{"id":320,"date":"2026-05-04T16:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=320"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:01:21","slug":"4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Broomfield County 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-section-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Growing the Spark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">4-H Youth Development<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When you join 4-H in Broomfield County, you are part of the broader Colorado 4-H youth development community, which includes 10,000+ volunteers and more than 100,000 youth. This gives you opportunities to participate in clubs and other local programs, as well as opportunities at the state and national level.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Four youth wearing 4-H shirts walk outside under trees.\" class=\"wp-image-340 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"Overview\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-884087f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"faq\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"bba7d7c2-2e0d-4dcb-b234-7a1132aa3f51-accordion\" id=\"bba7d7c2-2e0d-4dcb-b234-7a1132aa3f51-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"bba7d7c2-2e0d-4dcb-b234-7a1132aa3f51-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"bba7d7c2-2e0d-4dcb-b234-7a1132aa3f51-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering&nbsp;nearly six&nbsp;million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.&nbsp;4-H reaches over 110,000 youth in Colorado annually, helping them to become confident, independent,&nbsp;resilient&nbsp;and compassionate leaders. Youth can get involved in 4-H through clubs, in-school and after-school programs, or summer programming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth who are 8-18 years old are welcome to join 4-H. A youth\u2019s \u201c4-H age\u201d is determined by how old they are on December 31 of the current school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth who are 5-7 years old are eligible for the 4-H&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-cloverbuds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloverbuds program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"a931119d-5b99-49bc-93df-fef0d7ec3026-accordion\" id=\"a931119d-5b99-49bc-93df-fef0d7ec3026-accordion-button\">How do I join 4-H in Broomfield County?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"a931119d-5b99-49bc-93df-fef0d7ec3026-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"a931119d-5b99-49bc-93df-fef0d7ec3026-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>If you live in Broomfield County, follow these steps to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"336\">Explore projects<\/a><\/strong> and find what sparks your interest! Usually, we recommend that new 4-H members choose one project. Project work mostly takes place in the spring and summer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"343\">Browse available 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong> and talk with Extension staff about which 4-H club might be a good fit for your family. Clubs usually meet once a month during the school year. Smaller project groups host workshops and experiential learning opportunities throughout the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/#\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create an online 4-H profile<\/a><\/strong>. Once registered, your new 4-H club will provide additional information about project materials, meetings, events, and other opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay annual 4-H enrollment fee. Depending on which program you choose, fees can be paid online through <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.colorado.gov\/payment\/boulder4-h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Boulder County<\/strong><\/a> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/adams-county-4-h-enrollment-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adams County<\/a><\/strong>, or at the respective Extension office with cash, check, or card.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.colostate.edu\/office\/boulder-county-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Boulder County location<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.colostate.edu\/office\/adams-county-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adams County location<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"195\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> for more information. Our staff is ready to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"720ac2f6-bc2a-42c7-99e9-5d3a392d5da3-accordion\" id=\"720ac2f6-bc2a-42c7-99e9-5d3a392d5da3-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"720ac2f6-bc2a-42c7-99e9-5d3a392d5da3-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"720ac2f6-bc2a-42c7-99e9-5d3a392d5da3-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>A 4\u2011H project is a structured, hands-on learning experience that a 4\u2011H member chooses to work on, in depth, over time, guided by caring adults and built around real\u2011world skills. In addition to the project itself, youth share what they\u2019ve learned through demonstrations, exhibits, presentations, or community service. 4-H projects help young people gain knowledge, skills, and confidence by actively exploring a topic they care about. Key features of a 4\u2011H project include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Youth\u2011chosen:<\/strong> Members select topics that match their interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiential:<\/strong> Youth learn through doing, practicing, and reflecting\u2014not just listening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal\u2011oriented:<\/strong> Projects involve setting goals, keeping records, and working toward improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill\u2011building:<\/strong> Projects develop technical skills as well as life skills like responsibility, problem\u2011solving, leadership, and communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing:<\/strong> Projects are typically worked on over several months or a year, with increasing levels of challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For information on types of projects, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"336\">4-H Projects and Programs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"d9e14fd9-0126-4273-90f8-ea99b1e8dcaa-accordion\" id=\"d9e14fd9-0126-4273-90f8-ea99b1e8dcaa-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"d9e14fd9-0126-4273-90f8-ea99b1e8dcaa-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"d9e14fd9-0126-4273-90f8-ea99b1e8dcaa-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>A 4-H club is one of several 4-H positive youth development programs. Clubs help youth complete their 4-H project requirements and participate in other learning opportunities. Organized 4-H clubs include community clubs, in-school clubs, after-school clubs, and military clubs. Other 4-H programs include school enrichment programs, after-school programs, special interest\/short-term programs, and camping programs. Enrollment, registration, and participation requirements vary by program. 4-H clubs and groups are required to charter each 4-H year, which begins on October 1 and runs through September 30 of the following year. A 4-H community club member must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be of the appropriate 4-H age (8-18 as of December 31 of the current 4-H year)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Note: <\/strong>Cloverbuds are 5-7 years old as of 12\/31 of the current 4-H year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in 4-H via <a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4-H Online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll in at least one 4-H project per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign a 4-H member <a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay state and local 4-H fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete any additional county level requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"343\">4-H Clubs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"b850e6fe-fdd3-4c38-9deb-ca77c0a2da39-accordion\" id=\"b850e6fe-fdd3-4c38-9deb-ca77c0a2da39-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H enrollment fees?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"b850e6fe-fdd3-4c38-9deb-ca77c0a2da39-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b850e6fe-fdd3-4c38-9deb-ca77c0a2da39-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Enrollment fees for 4\u2011H vary depending on the county in which you register. For Broomfield participants, fees are paid through the county where you enroll (Adams County or Boulder County), and payment details will be provided through those respective offices or registration systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Adams County enrollment fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Members<\/strong>:&nbsp;$40&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloverbuds<\/strong>: $40&nbsp;(enroll anytime with no late fee)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Returning Members (age 8-18)<\/strong>: $40&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Note<\/strong>: A $40 late fee applies after February 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leader (any type)<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat Rate Family<\/strong>: Families with five or more youth enrolled pay a discounted family rate of $125 per family.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due date applies. Must have 5 or more members to qualify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/offering\/adams-county-4-h\/#faq\">Adams County 4-H page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Boulder County enrollment fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloverbud<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Enrollment<\/strong>: $40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Member Enrollment<\/strong>: $40 (plus manuals)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shooting Sports: additional $40 (if enrolled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dog: additional $40 (if enrolled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horse: additional $100 (new this year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second Club: no extra fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family maximum for enrollment fee: $120<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family maximum for project fees: three times the project fee\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dog: $120 max per family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horse: $300 max per family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shooting Sports: $120 max per family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leaders<\/strong>: No charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/boulder.extension.colostate.edu\/4h\/\">Boulder County 4-H page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-094c16b4042fb540da619cfd89b0346d\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-636 size-full\" alt=\"Green 4-H Clover background.\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png\" style=\"object-position:75% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 50%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67af9e044f2d57cfeb38f4a44b1f73ab is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fda6ac5e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Broomfield County 4-H Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Learn more about available clubs near Broomfield County. 4-H clubs coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-70da71f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Find A Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cb46ffcb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-986cd963 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore 4-H Projects and Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\">View All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-grid is-layout-grid wp-container-csu-grid-is-layout-785fed55 wp-block-csu-grid-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);--grid-columns-desktop:4;--grid-columns-tablet:3;--grid-columns-mobile:2\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Animal-Science\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.webp\" alt=\"Closeup photo of a cow standing in a field of grass\" class=\"wp-image-654\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-66fd1da568b85806f728213052d208fd\">Animal Science<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Communication-and-Leisure-Arts\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/art-project.jpg\" alt=\"A group of kids work on a painting project\" class=\"wp-image-789\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c46032e7c6d9308d50f38c9466c7fbeb\">Communication, Arts &amp; Leisure Sciences<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Mechanical-Sciences\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg\" alt=\"Two young people in safety glasses work together on a science project\" class=\"wp-image-658\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e3c68332ac6d2b21d164d16588c1eca9\">Mechanical Sciences<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Cloverbuds\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/co4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/11\/cloverbuds_other5.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl with blonde hair in two buns sits at a table, writing in a notebook. She is wearing a white shirt and green overalls, with open books spread out in front of her in a bright, modern room.\" class=\"wp-image-2131\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Warner College of Natural Resources alumnus Joe Sertich, Curator of Dinosaurs Department of Earth Sciences at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science works at a dig site with a team of students from around the country including students from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Joe has been granted a unique opportunity to dig at the world-famous \u201cSandy Site\u201d located in the famous Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota. Field participants found beautifully preserved small bones of dinosaurs, turtles, birds, mammals, and pterosaurs in a soft, beach-sand matrix.<br>August 9, 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-csu-tile__title has-heading-4-font-size has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6995016567f57a0c7c7d368e2c7f42ff\">Cloverbuds<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/4-H-Youth-Leadership.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A group of 4-H youth leaders sit at a table during a conference\" class=\"wp-image-663 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Building leadership skills is a core component of the 4\u2011H experience. Members have multiple opportunities to grow as leaders, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4-H Club Officers<\/strong> &#8211; Each club elects officers who help run meetings and guide club activities. Common officer roles include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Council Representatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Council Officers<\/strong> &#8211; These youth leaders represent all 4\u2011H clubs in Broomfield County as part of a unified council. They make decisions that shape the local 4\u2011H program and help plan events throughout the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Committee Members<\/strong> &#8211; Youth representatives serve on the Horse Committee, Junior Livestock Committee, or General Projects Committee. They provide a youth perspective on these adult-led groups and help organize events such as horse clinics, awards nights, and livestock shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H State Officer<\/strong> &#8211; Senior 4\u2011H members interested in travel, teamwork, and advanced leadership development can run for District or State officer positions. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers statewide and strengthen leadership skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4-h-youth-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More about 4-H Youth Leadership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers help make up the core of 4-H and are critical to the success of youth members. In Colorado, there are more than 8,000 volunteers who give their time, skills, and talents to help youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These volunteers serve in a number of capacities. Some choose to help at summer camps, teach a workshop, or lead a club. Others chaperone events, lend their professional skills, develop lessons, or help at the county fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they provide guidance, experience, and mentorship, 4-H adult volunteers also offer young people another critical component: a healthy adult role model who helps them grow their confidence and explore their dreams for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More About Volunteering in Colorado<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A 4-H adult leader walks with youth through a green grassy field\" 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