{"id":112,"date":"2026-04-06T19:03:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/?p=112&#038;post_type=offering-cpt&#038;preview_id=112"},"modified":"2026-04-22T22:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:47:39","slug":"elbert-4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Elbert 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\">Elbert County 4-H<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When you join 4-H in Elbert 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 FAQ section for step-by-step instructions on enrolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"283\">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\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"288\">local 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"166\">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\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/4h-youth-26.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Four youth wearing 4-H shirts walk outside under trees.\" class=\"wp-image-382 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/4h-youth-26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/4h-youth-26.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/4h-youth-26.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/4h-youth-26.jpg?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=\"52e28073-c04f-4b7c-9082-a9ccc08a48e2-accordion\" id=\"52e28073-c04f-4b7c-9082-a9ccc08a48e2-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"52e28073-c04f-4b7c-9082-a9ccc08a48e2-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"52e28073-c04f-4b7c-9082-a9ccc08a48e2-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>The 4-H program empowers young people to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. In a 4-H Club Program, young people get the opportunity to&nbsp;join&nbsp;a community, learn problem-solving and decision-making skills by exploring more than 60 hands-on projects, and have fun together.<\/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=\"noreferrer 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=\"d828e949-56a8-4166-899a-2fd1205a3775-accordion\" id=\"d828e949-56a8-4166-899a-2fd1205a3775-accordion-button\">How do I join 4-H in Elbert County?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"d828e949-56a8-4166-899a-2fd1205a3775-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"d828e949-56a8-4166-899a-2fd1205a3775-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Elbert County 4-H fall enrollment period is Oct. 1-Dec. 31.<\/strong> The new 4-H year begins on October 1 and runs through September 30 of the following year. By enrolling, youth can register in county, statewide, and national activities, and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Join a 4-H club<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"288\"><strong>Elbert 4-H clubs list<\/strong><\/a>. Here you will find the clubs in Elbert County, their location, and leader contact information. Each club tends to focus on certain projects. Once you find a club that matches your interest, reach out to the club leader. You will want to find out any upcoming meetings to attend and see if the club is a good fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enroll<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fall enrollment period is Oct. 1-Dec. 31.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enroll or re-enroll in 4-H by completing your online enrollment through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4-HOnline<\/strong><\/a>, you will be notified by email that your enrollment is \u201cpending\u201d. (Check junk mail for this email).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clover.com\/pay-widgets\/a003d51b-e81f-4d62-9def-203012602479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>pay online<\/strong><\/a> or by phone by calling our office at (303) 621-3162.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select 4-H projects<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"283\"><strong>4-H projects<\/strong><\/a>. 4-H projects are hands-on learning experiences that are designed to help youth develop new skills and explore interests in a variety of subject areas. Each project has its own curriculum and activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families are responsible for downloading project information, manuals, and record books which are all available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/colorado-4-h-project-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>state 4-H website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Club meeting<\/strong>s and trainings<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must attend the monthly 4-H club meetings. Meetings look different in every club, but this is a great time for you to interact with your club member and leaders. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasionally, project training may be offered in addition to club meetings. Not all general projects will have a certified 4-H leader who provides training, and those members will need to work independently on their projects. Other projects involving animals and shooting sports projects have mandatory trainings to attend. All training or practices are in addition to your 4-H Club meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=\"085dec43-c43c-4d7f-9499-7ee1be72a927-accordion\" id=\"085dec43-c43c-4d7f-9499-7ee1be72a927-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"085dec43-c43c-4d7f-9499-7ee1be72a927-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"085dec43-c43c-4d7f-9499-7ee1be72a927-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\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"283\">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=\"030a83ec-be27-4d98-9ead-249897658800-accordion\" id=\"030a83ec-be27-4d98-9ead-249897658800-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"030a83ec-be27-4d98-9ead-249897658800-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"030a83ec-be27-4d98-9ead-249897658800-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 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).<\/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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get started? <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"288\"><strong>Explore Elbert County 4-H clubs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/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=\"7e40d462-c0ae-4116-8bb0-eace87399f39-accordion\" id=\"7e40d462-c0ae-4116-8bb0-eace87399f39-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H enrollment?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"7e40d462-c0ae-4116-8bb0-eace87399f39-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"7e40d462-c0ae-4116-8bb0-eace87399f39-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>The annual Elbert County 4\u2011H enrollment fee is&nbsp;<strong>$35 per youth<\/strong>. Some community 4\u2011H clubs may charge&nbsp;additional club dues&nbsp;in place of fundraising activities. Club leaders will share specific details directly with families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain 4\u2011H projects include&nbsp;<strong>additional project\u2011specific fees<\/strong>&nbsp;to help cover instruction, equipment, and materials. These projects may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shooting Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees vary by project and will be communicated by project leaders.<\/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=\"a7dc4cf3-18ee-49be-8e2b-76ee044d08b9-accordion\" id=\"a7dc4cf3-18ee-49be-8e2b-76ee044d08b9-accordion-button\">Are there any scholarship opportunities?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"a7dc4cf3-18ee-49be-8e2b-76ee044d08b9-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"a7dc4cf3-18ee-49be-8e2b-76ee044d08b9-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Yes, there are statewide scholarships available through the 4-H Foundation. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>State 4-H Scholarships page<\/strong><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>County scholarships will be mailed to graduating seniors sometime in March once the Extension office receives them. Most of these have a July 1 due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALL Ages of Elbert County 4-H Members LEMBKE SCHOLARSHIP:<br><\/strong>Three $1,000 scholarships available each year, one to each age group: Juniors ages 8-10, Intermediates ages 11-13, and Seniors ages 14-18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic qualifications to apply are that Elbert County 4-H members complete both a general project and an animal project and participate in a county specialty contest. Scholarship applications are due at the end of the 4-H year on September 30.<\/p>\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-4dfeec7133cd3417421583082aa024d0\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-636 size-full\" alt=\"\" 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-7d01e174e7e865845b2053be4366c727 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\">Elbert County 4-H clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Learn more about available clubs in Elbert 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\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-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-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\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-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<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/beef_cow_other1.jpg\" alt=\"A brown cow stands in a grassy pasture looking directly into the camera, with mountains, blue sky, and other grazing cows in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-6267\" 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-36b39090b28e107080c507e3023578b6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Animal-Science\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3348\">Animal Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/ceramics_other.jpg\" alt=\"a wall covered in a vibrant collection of assorted, decorative ceramic plates. The plates vary widely in size, shape, and color, showcasing a diverse array of hand-painted designs and patterns\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" 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-4b1dbda470ba5c68790ac8ffe135b472\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Communication-and-Leisure-Arts\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3386\">Communication, Arts &amp; Leisure Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/01\/Youth-Science-and-Engineering.jpg\" alt=\"Two young people in safety glasses work together on a science project\" class=\"wp-image-6738\" 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-a287bddfd66105f433bce1fc0af28f31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Mechanical-Sciences\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3397\">Mechanical Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-tile wp-block-csu-resource-tile\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-csu-tile__image is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/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-5840252a03ff1371ca0c3e20b15052c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/offering\/elbert-4-h\/projects-and-programs\/#Cloverbuds\">Cloverbuds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\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 Elbert 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 a variety of committees to provide their perspective and help organize events such as clinics, shows, and more.<\/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\"><strong>Learn More about 4-H Youth Leadership<\/strong><\/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 &amp; committees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 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\/elbert\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us to volunteer<\/strong><\/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-1d6604e360ee5c0a7a84ca06f529870e 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\/\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/district-president-expectations\/\" 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\tDistrict President Expectations\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-1299\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/state-officer-in-your-county\/\" 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\tState Officer in Your County\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-1296\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/youth-development-policies-and-procedures\/\" 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 Youth Development Policies and Procedures\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-1009\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-future-farmers-of-america-memorandum-of-understanding\/\" 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 &amp; FFA Memo of Understanding\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-997\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-code-of-conduct\/\" 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\t4-H Code of Conduct\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-994\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/colorado-4-h-dress-code\/\" 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 Dress Code\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\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--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\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-ceead2e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming 4-H events<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/events\/\">View All Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b09f6d4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-posts grid-posts__3\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-col\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--event multi-date post-454\">\n\n\t<div class=\"c-card__event-upper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/Elbert-County-Fair.jpg?w=600\" class=\"attachment-medium-large size-medium-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Elbert County Fair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/Elbert-County-Fair.jpg 721w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/Elbert-County-Fair.jpg?resize=300,146 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/elbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/04\/Elbert-County-Fair.jpg?resize=600,293 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card-post__event-date\">\n\n\t\t\t<!-- Coming Soon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"event-date\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdatetime=\"2026-07-25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Jul 25, 2026\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-date-month is-style-eyebrow\">Jul<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p 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