Join 4-H

Are you and your family new to Doniphan 4-H? Contact the Extension office or local 4-H Club Leader to learn more!

The 4-H year operates from October 1 to September 30. Any Doniphan County youth from age 7-18 may join 4-H and enroll on an annual basis. To join 4-H, youth should be age 7 prior to January 1 of the current 4-H year. 4-H membership opportunities continue until age 18. Youth ages 5 & 6 can participate as 4-H Cloverbuds, which provides an introduction into 4-H.

If you are considering joining Doniphan County 4-H please check out the following resources:

New Doniphan County 4-H Parent Starter Guide resource (2024)

Kansas 4-H webpage for more information about 4-H

What does it cost to join 4-H?

The Doniphan County 4-H Council will cover the $15 annual enrollment fee between October 1st and November 30th. After this deadline, the $15 program-enrollment fee must be paid by May 1st in order to participate in County Fair.

With a $15 annual program-enrollment fee, each child will have access to a wide array of development opportunities at the local, regional, and state levels. These structured, hands-on, relevant educational programs will continue the tradition and history of Kansas 4-H in building skills, confidence, and experiences that 4-H youth will carry with them for the rest of their lives. For 4-Hers enrolled in the Cloverbud project, there is no fee.

Annual enrollment opens October 1st.

Steps to Enroll in 4-H

  1. Select one of Doniphan County's 7 Community Clubs.
  2. Visit 2-3 clubs to find one that fits your family. Factors to consider may include age of membership, meeting time and location, and project areas of interest.
  3. Enroll online at v2.4honline.com
    1. Create a new account, or returning families please log in to your family's account.
    2. Doniphan County 4-H Council enrollment code waives $15 fees between Oct 1st and Nov 30th.
    3. Select which projects your youth will be participating in.

Once enrolled, 4-H youth will be eligible to use curriculum and participate in club meetings, workshops, and day camps, and any 4-H sponsored events from the local to the national level.