Welcome to Johnson County 4-H!
Welcome to the Johnson County 4-H Youth Development web page for new families! We hope this page will allow you to gain insight into joining 4-H. The key to understanding 4-H and all of the great opportunities is to get involved and ask questions. We look forward to welcoming you to our 4-H family!
What is 4-H?
4-H Is a Network of Families That Grows Great Kids. 4-H clubs have a mix of teens and younger youth, as well as a variety of interest and activities. Most meet once a month with all members. At the meeting they make group decisions about community service, hear presentations from guest speakers and other 4-H members, and learn about leadership, citizenship and public speaking. This is all done in an environment of a youth/adult partnership. We encourage all parents to attend meetings with youth to support their activities. Youth who turn 7 before January 1 of the current 4-H year may enroll. Cloverbuds, an introductory program, is available for youth ages 5 and 6. For more information about Cloverbuds click HERE. The new 4-H year begins October 1st of each year but we accept enrollment year round. Although to participate in the county fair, you must enroll by May 1.
How to Join
Joining 4-H is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Check out all the Clubs in Johnson County
- Visit 2-3 clubs - every 4-H Club is unique and its important to find a good fit for your family.
- Submit an online enrollment
Questions about joining 4-H:call 913-715-7000 or email joco4-h@jocogov.org
Resources
- What is 4-H?...Read Basics of 4-H
- Our family is interested in 4-H but would like to know more...Read 4-H Family Guide
- We just joined 4-H!...Read Welcome to 4-H Guide
- Johnson County Project Selection Guide
- Kansas 4-H Website
- National 4-H Website
- Informaci ó n en Español
SPecial INterest (SPIN) Clubs
SPIN Club stands for SPecial INterest Club. These are short-term and focus on one specific topic. The first two SPIN Clubs offered in Johnson County were Reading and BB Gun. Have a special skill or talent you would like to share with youth? Why not volunteer to lead a short term program? Please check out our SPIN Club Brochure for more details.
Projects
4-H offers a wide variety of subject matter through its many projects. Youth enrolled in community clubs will have the opportunity to take part in many of the projects with the assistance of a project leader. Project clubs will focus on one or two specific project areas and will provide a very in-depth look at the project. Click Projects for more information.
Program Development Committee
The Johnson County 4-H PDC is comprised of Johnson County residents that have ties to the youth development field and 4-H program; as well as the overall Extension system. The PDC assists the 4-H Team throughout the year to plan and improve programming.
Important Links
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Lexi Ray
4-H/Youth Development Agent
lexi.ray@jocogov.org
Cyla Gardner
4-H/Youth Development Agent
cyla.gardner@jocogov.org
Nancy Carr
School Enrichment Coordinator
Nancy.Carr@jocogov.org
Christin Bartels
Office Professional
Christin.Bartels@jocogov.org