Welcome! Please find information below for new families interested in joining 4-H.
If you are interested in joining our El Paso County 4-H program for the 2025-2026 4-H year, please take a moment to fill out this Google form so that we can assist your family in October with enrollment, choosing a club, and more.
If you are new to 4-H, or want an in depth guide for new families, please see this New Family Manual!
Do you want more information on what 4-H does?
Watch the video below or CLICK HERE to learn more.
How to Enroll
1) Choose a Local 4-H Club
- Click here for the El Paso County Club Directory
- Your club leader will be your primary resource for all things 4-H: research a club that meets the needs and priorities of your family.
- Please note that some clubs have registration deadlines **see note below
- Call and visit clubs – Members and their family may visit clubs until they find the club best fit for them. You do not have to be enrolled to visit clubs.
- Need help finding a Club? We can help! Please fill out this Google form and Extension Staff can help you find the right Club for you!
2) Pick out Projects of Interest
- Check out the 4-H projects and interest areas – It is helpful to figure out which projects the member might want to participate in right away. Click here for the 25-26 Project List
3) Register in 4HOnline
- New families should only enroll online AFTER they have communicated with a club leader and attended a club meeting. Please follow the El Paso County Club Directory to contact a 4-H Club Leader
4) Submit Enrollment Fees and Required Forms to your Club Leader
- Fees
- Youth enrollment fee: $55.00
- Volunteer enrollment fee: $5.00
- Required Forms (Animal Projects ONLY)
Stay in touch!
- Read the most recent 4-H newsletter–this is the primary way that the Extension Office communications events, policies and important information with our 4-H Families.
- Read the Fast Friday blasts for announcements in between newsletters and reminders of upcoming events.
** The 4-H Year runs from October through September. Earlier club deadlines for enrollment equals better support for the following reasons:
- To help leaders plan for the year,
- For members to complete all requirements and stay on pace with other 4-Hers in their clubs, and
- Risk management including for insurance and coverage protection of code of conduct, etc.
Financial Assistance
Families can apply for financial assistance for 4-H fees through the El Paso County 4-H foundation. Find the application here under the Scholarships tab. Instructions for submitting the application can be found at the bottom of the form.
Have questions? Contact the Extension Office at 719-520-7698.
