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 2024-2025 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!

Please join us for our rescheduled 4-H Project Exploration Night for new 4-H families on November 21st at 6:00 PM at the CSU Extension Office, see you there!

Please join us for our 1st Annual New Family Dessert Party on February 18, 2025. This is a great opportunity for new 4-H families to connect and collaborate with one another, and Extension staff!

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.

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 24-25 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)
  • Show Ring Ethics Form
  • Animal Care and Housing Form

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. Instructions for submitting the application can be found at the bottom of the form. 

Have questions? Contact the Extension Office at 719-520-7698.