Join 4-H
We are excited to welcome you to 4-H!
Please follow these helpful steps to get enrolled in 4-H.
Step 1 | Decide on a club that you want to be a part of > See list here PDF |
Step 2 | Decide what projects your child wants to do. There are over 100 projects, Gallatin County has volunteers that lead about 30 projects. >See list here PDF |
Step 3 |
Enrollment takes place online only. https://4h.zsuite.org/ |
Step 4 | Receive an email invoice from the 4-H office in about 1-3 business days. Email comes from gallatin4h@montana.edu |
Step 5 | Pay invoice via PayPal link, check, cash, or debit at the Extension Office and gather project curriculum books. |
Step 6 | Read the monthly newsletters for club and project meeting info or contact the leader(s). |
New Family Handbook PDF
What is 4-H?
4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals
age 5 to 18. Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning
by doing. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which
stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.
Who can join?
Youth, age 5 through 18 as of October 1, 2020, may join. Youth that are ages 5-8
are considered Cloverbuds (see below). Youth that are ages 8 and older are considered
Regular Youth Members.
What can I do in 4-H?
Popular projects include, dogs, cooking, shooting sports, robotics, livestock, and
teen leadership are just a few of the many projects offered in 4-H.
When should I sign up?
Join anytime!...But you must be enrolled in our county's 4-H enrollment deadline of
May 1st to take advantage of all 4-H opportunities, including participation in the
Fair. Also we do not encourage enrollment from May 1-Sept 30th as not many projects/clubs
meet during this time and it is best to wait until Oct 1 of new 4-H year.
Yearly Enrollment Fees
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Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) | $10 | $15 effective December 1st |
Youth (ages 8+) | $20 | $25 effective December 1st |
3+ Youth in a family | $50 | $50 |
Volunteer | $10 | $10 |
Youth Project Fees
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Project Fee(s) (helps pay for curriculum books) | $3 | $3 |
1 Shooting Sports Fee | $30 | $30 |
2 Shooting Sports Fees | $40 | $40 |
3 Shooting Sports Fees | $50 | $50 |
Family Cap Shooting Sports Fees | $100 | $100 |
Cooking Project Fee @ MSU | $25 | $25 |
Baking Project Fee @ MSU | $25 | $25 |
Cake Decorating Fee * If there is a project leader | $25 | $25 |
Other Fees
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4-H Green Record Book Cover | $3 | $3 |