4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

What is 4-H?

4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension.  Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family.  Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives. Kentucky 4-H believes in providing positive youth development experiences that all youth to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.  

4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. The four H's represent the idea of HeadHeartHandsand Health. These are the values members work on through fun and engaging programs.

Head   Managing, Thinking

Heart   Relating, Caring

Hands   Giving, Working

Health   Being, Living

4-H Clubs * If no school due to weather or illness, remember no club meetings!

Cloverbud Club is designed to introduce younger youth to 4-H. This  group is comprised of 5-8 year olds that meet once monthly after school to learn all about the clubs and other opportunities that 4-H will have to offer once they turn 9. The purpose of Clovberbuds is to help young children learn life skills to become competent, caring and contributing citizens.  This afterschool club usually has a waiting list so be sure to call the office to be placed on the list in case openings become available. We have such an interest in this club we would love to offer two clubs but we currently do not have leaders. We would welcome any volunteers to help lead Cloverbud Clubs. Please contact our office to learn more! 

Cloverkids Club is designed to be an extension of our Cloverbud program. This club is for youth from the age of 9 years old to 5th grade. Space will be limited for this club and we are currently looking for a few good volunteers to get it up and running again. Please contact our office if you are interested. 

This club has had several successful years and we hope to continue the tradition. 

This club introduces youth to the proper handling and care of their canine friends. This club is open to youth ages 9-18. The club meets on the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. of every month. One meeting is usually with dogs and one meeting is without. You don't have to own a dog to join, you can still come and learn proper care and educational information about dogs! Make sure you complete the proper paperwork for your furry friend if you do bring him or her. Also, make sure to bring great motivational treats when working with your dog. Youth can participate in area dog shows or the state fair dog show if they would like. More information can be obtained from the office if you have any questions. We are currently in the process of training a new volunteer for this club so stay tuned for details of when meetings will resume!

NEW CLUB ALERT! We are excited to get this brand new club up and running. 4-H Homeschool clubs are a part of the 4-H youth development organization that offers a variety of activities and projects for homeschoolers. 4-H clubs are based on the idea that children learn best by doing, and they offer hands-on projects in areas such as science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement. 

NEW CLUB ALERT! This will be such an exciting new club filled with all the creepy crawly information you can imagine! Our new leader is excited to offer this new club. Come join in on the fun! 4-H entomology clubs are programs that teach young people about insects and their importance in the world. These clubs can help youth develop critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.

This club educates and introduces youth to a variety of livestock. Members are engaged in a variety of hands-on activities and experiences that cultivate an increased understanding and appreciation of agriculture.  Livestock offers projects in the areas of beef cattle, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, and food science. Participants who wish to show 4-H livestock at the state fair will need to complete several hours of education and this is the perfect opportunity to do that!  Complete your online registration and select Livestock Club so that you will receive updates and times on current meetings as they become available. This club usually meets on the 3rd Thursday at 6:00p.m. Call the office to confirm meeting dates as schedules have varied recently!

This is one of our newer clubs and will likely be done in project sets. Our certified master sewer will assist youth with the basics or help those more advanced to make progressively difficult projects.  Look for our next project likely coming in the winter.

This club meets at the Anderson County Sportsmen's Club on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:00 p.m. during the spring and summer for trap. They meet at Anderson Archery on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. for archery. This club is for ages 9-18.  Normally there is a $40 charge to cover cost of supplies and ammunition but for 2025 the fee has been waived for Anderson county 4-H Youth! It's a great time to join the club this year. Meetings will start in May. Check back for details and date for kick-off event. 

 

This will be a club designed for middle and high school students to explore leadership skills. They will engage in various projects and learn valuable information on leadership. 

Join us for a new adventure in the Horticulture Club. Meetings start in January (weather permitting) and will continue monthly. Come see what the club is about!


2025 Teen Conference 

Registration and payment link found under forms section. 

 

4-H Fair Day 

Date- TBA

There are several categories to choose from! If you would like a hard copy of any portion stop by our office and we will be glad to print one out for you! 

2025 Ky State Fair 4-H Catalog 

Arts 6029                                                                          
Crops 6018 
Financial Education 6040
Country Ham 6013
Companion Animals 6011.4 
Electric 6021 
Entomology & Honey 6026 
Foods 6035 
Fair Recipes 
Food Preservation 6036 
Food preservation recipes 
Forestry 6027 
Geology 6028 
Home Environment 6039 
Horticulture & Plant Science 6015 
Horticulture Contest 6016 
Land Judging 6019 
Lawn Tractor 6023 
Leadership 6041
Work Force Preparation 6041.1 
Civic Engagement 6041.2 
Needlework 6033 
Petroleum Power (tractor) 6022
Photography 6030 
Poultry Judging 6014 
Avian Bowl 6014.1 
Poultry Showmanship 6014.2 
Rabbits 6009 
Sewing 6032                                                                 
Tobacco 2101 
Wood Science 6025 

 

 


2025 4-H Country Ham Project

Curing process is underway. Next stop is ham shucking. Be sure you accept the Remind 101 invite if you are in the Country Ham Project to receive updates. 

4-H Youth Ham Contract (ages 9-18 and showing in the Ky State Fair)

Cloverbud & Adult Contract (outside 4-H age or not competing in Ky State Fair)

Payment Link: https://www.andersoncounty4h.com/


4-H Camp 2025

July 7th-10th Click on the links below to complete an application!

Camper/CIT/JC Application 

*For campers ages 9-14, CIT's age 15, and JC's ages 16-17

Adult Application 

*For campers age 18 and older
If you are interested in being an adult volunteer please contact the office for a volunteer application 
in addition to the camp application.


4-H Newsletters

 

How does 4-H benefit youth?

4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:

  • Four times more likely to contribute to their communities. 
  • Two times more likely to be  civically active.
  • Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
  • Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology  programs during out-of-school time.
  • 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.

Upcoming 4-H Events

There are always fun 4-H events going on in Anderson County

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4-H Camp Information

July 7th-10th 2025

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Volunteer Opportunities

Click below to learn how to become a part of the 4-H team!

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Susan D. Campbell

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 839-7271 susan.campbell@uky.edu Anderson County Extension Office 1026 County Park Road, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342-1235

Owen Watkins

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources

(502) 839-7271 owen.watkins@uky.edu Anderson County Extension Office 1026 County Park Road, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342-1235

Our 4-H programs are a great way to get the youth of our county involved in a variety of activities. If you don't see a club offered that you are interested in starting, just let me know. We'd love to have new clubs and volunteers!

Susan Campbell Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

Contact Information

1026 County Park Road Lawrenceburg, KY 40342-1235

(502) 839-7271

anderson.ext@uky.edu