ABOUT 4-H
4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens. With over 65,000 youth members enrolled in community clubs across the state, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Texas. 4-H is a voluntary, non-formal, educational program. Through various learning experiences, 4-H provides opportunities for youth to gain leadership, citizenship, and life skills that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. The 4-H program gives youth the opportunity to explore and pursue their interests while making friends through both non-competitive and competitive experiences such as 4-H club meetings, projects, contests, educational workshops/programs, tours, community service, camps, and more on county, district, state, and even national levels.
WHO CAN PARTCIPATE?
Youth:
Youth may participate in the 4-H year from September 1st of grade three through August 31st following the completion of grade twelve, with these age restrictions:
- Minimum age – 8 (as of September 1 of the new 4-H year, in addition to being in the 3rd grade)
- Maximum age – 18 (as of September 1 of the new 4-H year)
- Clover Kids, youth that are a least 5 years old and eligible to enroll in Kindergarten on September 1 of the current year and have not entered (started classes) the third grade on September 1, may enroll and participate in approved, age-appropriate 4-H opportunities.
Adults:
Even after you graduate from high school, you can still be involved in 4-H as a volunteer. Volunteers are the heart of the 4-H program. We can only offer as many clubs and projects as we have volunteers to lead them. Adults may serve as volunteers in capacities such as club/project leaders, planning committee members, and more. All direct volunteers must pass a criminal background check, complete required training, and have their enrollment application approved prior to fulfilling any volunteer duties for AgriLife Extension.
4-H ENROLLMENT
The Texas 4-H year officially beings on September 1st and ends on August 31st. Online enrollment opens on August 15th. Each year, all former and new 4-H members, parents, and volunteers directly involved in 4-H must enroll/re-enroll for the current 4-H program year. An applicant becomes a 4-H member or volunteer after completing and submitting individual online registration via 4HOnline at http://texas.4honline.com, paying a participation fee, and receiving registration approval. Once 4-H enrollment is complete, 4-H families will be added to our 4-H email list and will receive announcements and reminders for upcoming Nacogdoches County 4-H Youth Development program events and opportunities.
Annual Participation Fees
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- Youth Club Member Participation Fee:
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- $25.00 – Discounted enrollment fee – August 15th – October 31st
- $30.00 – Regular enrollment fee – November 1st – end of 4-H year
- $10.00 – Clover Kid enrollment fee
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- Adult Volunteer Application Fee:
- $10.00
- Adult Volunteer Application Fee:
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2024-2025 Nacogdoches County 4-H Family Handbook
Click the link above to view or download our 2024 – 2025 Nacogdoches County 4-H Family Handbook. In the handbook you will find information about our available clubs/project clubs, club meeting dates and times, enrollment instructions, participation requirements, and more!
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Nacogdoches County 4-H Newsletters:
- 2024-2025
- 2023 – 2024
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For more information, contact:
- Brianna Lugo, Family & Community Health Agent
- Email: brianna.lugo@ag.tamu.edu | Phone: 936-560-7711
- Ricky Thompson, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent
- Email: ricky.thompson@ag.tamu.edu | Phone: 936-560-7711