{"id":305,"date":"2026-05-21T11:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=305"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:39:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T21:39:40","slug":"4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaffee 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 and Outreach<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When you join 4-H in Chaffee 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\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to get started: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the <a href=\"#faq\"><strong>FAQ section<\/strong><\/a> for step-by-step instructions on enrolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"310\">Explore projects<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and find what sparks your interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View a list of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"333\">local 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong> to pay fee and complete the enrollment process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Four 4\u2011H participants walk together outdoors under trees, wearing green shirts with 4\u2011H logos.\" class=\"wp-image-266 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/05\/4h-group-photo.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/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 is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div 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=\"8b8f92d0-bc1f-4593-bad6-785972e38031-accordion\" id=\"8b8f92d0-bc1f-4593-bad6-785972e38031-accordion-button\">What is 4-H?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"8b8f92d0-bc1f-4593-bad6-785972e38031-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"8b8f92d0-bc1f-4593-bad6-785972e38031-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H is a community for all kids! 4-H believes in the power of young people. 4-H recognizes that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world. 4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is delivered by Extension \u2013 a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences for young people to learn by doing. Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Youth have the opportunity to experience 4-H in every county and parish in the country \u2013 through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs, military programs and 4-H camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is designed to meet the interests of the youth. It helps youth discover and develop life skills, and set personal goals. Involvement in project areas gives members the help needed to improve specific skills and explore new ones. Activities within clubs also introduce members to the importance of helping others through community service. 4-H is family oriented in that children and parents are encouraged to work together on projects and activities. 4-H is also enjoyable and an excellent opportunity to meet other families in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H program in Colorado combines the efforts of youth and families, volunteer leaders, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Extension, county and state government and the US Department of Agriculture.<\/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=\"569d199f-e251-49eb-9c03-69cd048ea132-accordion\" id=\"569d199f-e251-49eb-9c03-69cd048ea132-accordion-button\">Why participate in 4-H?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"569d199f-e251-49eb-9c03-69cd048ea132-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"569d199f-e251-49eb-9c03-69cd048ea132-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H provides an opportunity for young people to belong \u2013 to be a part of a group (club), to learn new things and do fun things together. 4-H enables youth to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn new skills, gain knowledge and develop positive attitudes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and use their creative talents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to make informed decisions and solve problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a feeling of self-worth, while respecting the rights and privileges of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than 10 years, 4\u2011H has partnered with Tufts University to study the effectiveness of its youth development programs. This first of its kind research study found that 4\u2011H\u2019s unique hands-on approach gives kids the opportunity to learn by doing and build life skills. 4\u2011H Study of Positive Youth Development&nbsp;is a longitudinal study that began in 2002 and was repeated annually for eight years, surveying more than 7,000 adolescents from diverse backgrounds across 42 U.S. states. They discovered that kids (especially girls) involved in 4-H programs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four times more likely to give back to their communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two times more likely to make healthy choices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two times more likely to participate in STEM activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"0f9194c2-6fc6-480d-871a-d07ca398ab5b-accordion\" id=\"0f9194c2-6fc6-480d-871a-d07ca398ab5b-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"0f9194c2-6fc6-480d-871a-d07ca398ab5b-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"0f9194c2-6fc6-480d-871a-d07ca398ab5b-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>A 4-H club is a group of youth with similar interests. Groups meet to learn a new skill in a 4-H project area and have fun. They can be neighbors, friends and family members. The club determines when, where and how often they will meet and what projects they will work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H clubs 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<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Chaffee County 4-H Clubs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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=\"cbc6426a-6aa2-4c08-b950-552892b9d644-accordion\" id=\"cbc6426a-6aa2-4c08-b950-552892b9d644-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"cbc6426a-6aa2-4c08-b950-552892b9d644-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"cbc6426a-6aa2-4c08-b950-552892b9d644-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H offers a myriad of projects to appeal to youth regardless of their interests. We have something for everyone!&nbsp;Each 4-H member ages 8-18 can enroll in one or more projects that are offered by their club and taught by their volunteer leader. A project involves hands-on learning in a new skill over a period of several weeks or months. Most projects have a 4-H manual for reference and E-record to keep a journal of what was learned. 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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"310\">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=\"c4a4d27e-4d29-4518-8a59-14f5447f10f9-accordion\" id=\"c4a4d27e-4d29-4518-8a59-14f5447f10f9-accordion-button\">How do I enroll in Chaffee County 4-H?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"c4a4d27e-4d29-4518-8a59-14f5447f10f9-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"c4a4d27e-4d29-4518-8a59-14f5447f10f9-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick a Club<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"333\">Browse available 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;We recommend going to several different club meetings to find the best fit. Some clubs specialize in different projects. Contact the club leaders if you have any questions!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a 4-H Online Account<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co.4honline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create an online 4-H profile<\/a><\/strong>. Once registered, your new 4-H club will provide additional information about meetings and other opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need help with 4-H Online? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-online-instructions\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"352\">Visit the 4-H Online instructions page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Membership dues are $25 per member per year. We accept both cash and check. View the FAQ about cost below for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick a Project<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-H\u2019ers spend the year learning about the topic, then complete at the County Fair. Project areas include animal sciences, communication\/arts\/leisure sciences, family consumer sciences, mechanical sciences, natural resources, and self-determined projects.&nbsp; If you have questions about a project, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\"><strong>contact the Extension Office<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"310\">Explore local projects<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download Your Project Manual and Record Book<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your specific project page on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado 4-H site<\/a><\/strong> and find your project manual and record book. These will be your guides throughout the year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need help, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">contact our office<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you complete the following tasks to finish the 4-H year as a member in good standing:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend 50% of 4-H club meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give a demonstration. A demonstration is a brief presentation you give at a club meeting. You can make a poster, PowerPoint presentation, how-to speech, or something similar. Select any topic related to your project area and talk to your club leader about scheduling your demonstration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete community service. You can do this as a club or as an individual. Take pictures of you doing your community service to put in your record book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete your record book. Attend record book trainings and workshops to help guide your record book process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and showcase an exhibit at the Chaffee County Fair! This is the culmination of everything you have learned about your project throughout the year. This may look like showing your horse, dog, or market animal during the animal shows or exhibiting during the indoor project judging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This could mean showing your animal at the Fair, or exhibiting at the indoor project judging. Be sure to follow the exhibit requirement rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining 4-H is a very rewarding, engaging, and fun experience. But it can also be overwhelming and new. We are here to support you! If you have any questions about what you just learned, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">contact our office<\/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=\"31c17442-bceb-4f15-b943-f0732d0332a9-accordion\" id=\"31c17442-bceb-4f15-b943-f0732d0332a9-accordion-button\">What is the cost to participate in 4-H?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"31c17442-bceb-4f15-b943-f0732d0332a9-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"31c17442-bceb-4f15-b943-f0732d0332a9-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p><strong>Current Membership Rates:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Returning Members,&nbsp;New Members, and Cloverbuds \u2013 $25\/member&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrollment fees provide a new 4-H member with training resources, leadership development opportunities, a county Fair experience, newsletters, e-Records, and so much more! A portion of this enrollment fee also goes to the Colorado State 4-H Office to provide statewide opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We have several payment options available: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cash or checks may be dropped off at the&nbsp;Extension Office&nbsp;Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:30 pm. Our address is found on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">contact page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checks should be made out to \u201cExtension Activity Fund\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unfortunately we cannot accept credit card payments at this time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment assistance is available. For scholarships and payment plans please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">contact our office<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about enrollment? Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-online-instructions\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"352\">4-H Online instructions<\/a><\/strong> page or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"226\">contact our office<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/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=\"407b6fd1-9d8c-405d-8b06-39e6eb52d36f-accordion\" id=\"407b6fd1-9d8c-405d-8b06-39e6eb52d36f-accordion-button\">Where do I find Chaffee County Fair 4-H Resources? <i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"407b6fd1-9d8c-405d-8b06-39e6eb52d36f-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"407b6fd1-9d8c-405d-8b06-39e6eb52d36f-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Use each button below to download County Fair rule books, forms, and state fair requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-pdf-download\"><a aria-label=\"Download Chaffee County 4-H Rule book\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/06\/Chaffee-County-Fair-Handbook-2026-Primary-Section.pdf\">Chaffee County Fair 4-H rule book<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a aria-label=\"Download Chaffee County Fair forms\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1HPtJOjDH8cmY-TDzej2hnTeu4_hxSaeS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chaffee County Fair Forms<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-pdf-download\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/02\/ExhibitReq26.FINAL_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colorado state Fair Exhibit requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"County-Clubs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb973905ca255c2e9849210fd9df1f42\" 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 logo.\" 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-7785ccd986731fd21794019232defa59 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b3d42a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Chaffee County 4-H clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Learn more about available clubs in Chaffee 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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Find a Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/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-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5fc3132 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bea02a06 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-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/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\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/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 Chaffee 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:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/chaffee\/offering\/4-h\/volunteer\/\">Volunteering for 4-H in Chaffee County<\/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\" class=\"wp-image-662 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-accent-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b8c8fefef976105876309c1a0b6dc7fc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29792d7d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\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:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4-h-resources\/?order=DESC&amp;orderBy=title&amp;perPage=12&amp;currentPage=1&amp;sites=27&amp;postType=4h-resource-cpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore all 4-H resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"4\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1314\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/alcohol-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tAlcohol Policy\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1311\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-districts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n\t\t<span class=\"c-card__label\">Resource<\/span>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMember Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado 4-H Districts\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-1302\">\n\n\t<a 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