Bexar County  3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite 212 San Antonio, TX 78230 (210)467.6575

How Do I Join 4-H?

You must be at least eight years old and in third grade to join 4-H. You can stay active in 4-H until you are 18 years old. You can become a member in any of the different ways described below. As a 4-H member in any type of club, you are eligible to participate in county-wide events and contests, to go to 4-H camp and to apply for 4-H scholarships. Registered 4-H leaders can sign out curriculum or project planning materials from the Bexar County Extension Office. (See listing for materials available.)

Newcomer's Handbook - PDF format

Join An Existing 4-H Community Club
Review the locations and projects for existing clubs to see if one might suit your interests. Call the Bexar County Extension Office (467-6575) for the name of a club leader who can talk to you more about the club.

Form a New 4-H Community Club
In there is not already an existing 4-H club in your area, you may want to consider forming one. You will need at least ten youth and several adult to form a new 4-H community club. Each member must become involved in at least one 4-H project. Contact the Bexar County Extension Office (467-6575) to schedule a new leader orientation session.

Form a Partner Organization Club
Youth who are at a site-based youth organization may form a 4-H club as part of their participation with that group. For example, youth at an after-school site might become interested in gardening and could form a 4-H club to work on a gardening project. Staff or volunteers at the organization site should contact the Bexar County Extension Service (467-6575) for a leader orientation.

Form a School Club
4-H clubs can meet at school sites with parents, teachers or other adult volunteers. School-related projects such as computers, electricity, small engines, ecology or other topics can be enriched through 4-H projects.

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