4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens.
How do you join 4-H?
Call your county office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. It is listed in your telephone book with the other county offices. They can tell you what to do, or you can find your local office on the web at: agrilifepeople.tamu.edu
How much does it cost?
4-H has a participation costs of $20 (before November 1st of each year) to $25 (November 1st and after) to join. Some projects might cost something to get started—like, if you want to do photography, you’ll need a camera and money to get pictures developed.
Does it matter where you live?
4-H has things everybody can do, in the city or the country or anywhere in between. You can find 4-H in every county in Texas!
How old do you have to be?
4-H is for kids of almost any age. If you’re in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, you can be in Clover Kids. From third grade to age 19, you can be in 4-H.
What about your parents or guardians?
Your parents don’t have to become 4-H leaders/volunteers when you join 4-H, but there are lots of ways they can help. They can lead special projects, drive 4-H’ers to activities, make refreshments for meetings, and much more! In fact, your whole family can be part of a lot of 4-H activities!
Who are 4-H volunteers?
4-H Volunteers are people who care about the kids and who supervise activities. They are carefully screened and trained to make sure that 4-H’ers are safe.