{"id":264,"date":"2026-05-05T16:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=264"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:02:36","slug":"las-animas-county-4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Animas 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 Las Animas County 4-H, 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><strong>How to get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/#FAQ\">FAQ section<\/a><\/strong> for step-by-step instructions on enrolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\">Explore projects<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">local clubs<\/a><\/strong> to find what sparks your interest!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/contact\/\">Contact our Extension office<\/a><\/strong> to pay fee(s) and complete the enrollment process<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/54084433660_a415e8c121_k.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-719 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links is-style-default alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__outer-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__container\"><span class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__label\">Quick Links:<\/span><div class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__links-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__links\"><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#FAQ\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Fair\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Fair<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Projects\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Projects<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Clubs\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Clubs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Leadership\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Volunteers\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Volunteers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Resources\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__item\"><a href=\"#Scholarships\" class=\"wp-block-csu-quick-section-links__link\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FAQ\" 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\">FAQ<\/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=\"e9aa4742-c472-4f49-a492-2d71d3a2efa3-accordion\" id=\"e9aa4742-c472-4f49-a492-2d71d3a2efa3-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"e9aa4742-c472-4f49-a492-2d71d3a2efa3-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e9aa4742-c472-4f49-a492-2d71d3a2efa3-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering millions of young people across the U.S. with new skills and learning experiences. 4\u2011H serves youth through a network of caring adult volunteers, hands-on projects and programs, and meaningful leadership opportunities. Young people experience 4\u2011H through 4-H clubs, in-school and after-school 4-H programs, 4\u2011H camps, and more.<\/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=\"ecb91070-c1da-4288-ac6b-0ecd5096212c-accordion\" id=\"ecb91070-c1da-4288-ac6b-0ecd5096212c-accordion-button\">How do I join 4-H in Las Animas County?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"ecb91070-c1da-4288-ac6b-0ecd5096212c-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ecb91070-c1da-4288-ac6b-0ecd5096212c-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\">Explore projects<\/a> <\/strong>and find what sparks your interest! Usually, we recommend that new 4-H members choose one project. Most project work takes place in the spring and summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Browse available 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and speak with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/contact\/\">local Extension staff<\/a><\/strong> about which 4-H club might be a good fit for you and your family. Clubs usually meet once a month during the school year.<\/li>\n\n\n\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><strong>Pay annual enrollment fee(s)<\/strong>. Fee(s) are payable at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/contact\/\">County Extension Office<\/a><\/strong> with cash, check, or card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;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=\"4774aa47-e38c-4f26-801f-299951bda0f4-accordion\" id=\"4774aa47-e38c-4f26-801f-299951bda0f4-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"4774aa47-e38c-4f26-801f-299951bda0f4-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"4774aa47-e38c-4f26-801f-299951bda0f4-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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\">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=\"26308d1d-0688-48b1-bd92-772445b842d6-accordion\" id=\"26308d1d-0688-48b1-bd92-772445b842d6-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"26308d1d-0688-48b1-bd92-772445b842d6-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"26308d1d-0688-48b1-bd92-772445b842d6-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H clubs serve as a home base for youth in 4-H. In their monthly meetings, youth make new friends, plan community service activities, have business meetings, and learn leadership skills. Club leaders are trusted adult volunteers who support youth in learning life skills and building a sense of belonging in the community. 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\">4-H Online<\/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\">Code of Conduct<\/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<\/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=\"2f781538-e5c9-4458-b1d6-8c7a4b4af84e-accordion\" id=\"2f781538-e5c9-4458-b1d6-8c7a4b4af84e-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H membership?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"2f781538-e5c9-4458-b1d6-8c7a4b4af84e-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"2f781538-e5c9-4458-b1d6-8c7a4b4af84e-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Membership costs $25 per year. There may also be additional project-related costs to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/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-01e5e6a0a4c14bfc4c642d040f325837 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Fair\" 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\">County Fair Info<\/h2>\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-342\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/resource\/2026-las-animas-county-fair-book-2\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResource\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t2026 Las Animas County Fair Book\t\t\t<\/p>\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-340\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/resource\/2026-las-animas-county-fair-schedule\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResource\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t2026 Las Animas County Fair Schedule\t\t\t<\/p>\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 id=\"Projects\" 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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-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<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9950adf715ad9e9fa6d75970b3d8361\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"Clubs\"><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-be17e4f3cc0e452e265a8efef872c95e is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1cefb1b9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Las Animas County 4-H Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Las Animas County area has several clubs that 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\/las-animas\/offering\/las-animas-county-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\">Find a Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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 id=\"Leadership\" 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>Club Officers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Council Officers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Committee Members<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State Officer<\/strong><\/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:\/\/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\" id=\"Volunteers\">4-H Volunteers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers are critical to the success of 4-H. In Colorado, there are more than 8,000 volunteers who give their time, skills, and talents to help youth. 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<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><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<\/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-f7537095369eea6e804514432233fdb5 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Resources\" 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-8906\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/guidance-for-using-ai-and-the-sift-method\/\" 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\tAll Projects Curriculum Resources\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tGuidance for Using AI and the SIFT Method\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-8878\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-financial-policies-and-best-practices\/\" 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\tVolunteer &amp; Project Leader 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 Financial Policies and Best Practices\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-8800\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/4-h-project-curricula-list-order-form\/\" 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\tAll Projects Curriculum 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 Project Curricula List &amp; Order Form\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-7975\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/state-fair-4-h-fashion-revue\/\" 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\tFair 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 State Fair Fashion Revue\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-7220\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/volunteer-appointment-agreement\/\" 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\tVolunteer &amp; Project Leader 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 Volunteer Appointment Agreement\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-7217\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/volunteer-awards\/\" 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\tVolunteer &amp; Project Leader 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 Volunteer Awards\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-7100\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/club-chartering-financial-report\/\" 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\tClub Chartering\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tClub Chartering Financial Report\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-7096\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-resource\/club-charter-checklist\/\" 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\tClub Chartering\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tClub Charter Checklist\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 alignfull has-white-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f9de7e2d13202c28c73a2087a8315a9c is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Scholarships\" 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 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d571bcc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b3d42a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Colorado 4-H and the Colorado 4-H Foundation offer scholarship opportunities to support members&#8217; education goals. These awards recognize the hard work, leadership, and dedication that youth demonstrate through their 4-H experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore 4-H scholarship opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/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--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\/las-animas\/events\/?order=ASC&amp;orderBy=meta_value&amp;perPage=12&amp;currentPage=1&amp;sites=1&amp;postType=event-cpt\">View All Events<\/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--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"3\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--event  post-303\">\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=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?w=600\" class=\"attachment-medium-large size-medium-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"An American flag waves in the breeze on a clear day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=768,530 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=1024,707 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=1536,1061 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=1400,967 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=600,414 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/las-animas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/05\/Memorial-Day.jpg?resize=1568,1083 1568w\" 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=\"2026-05-25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"May 25, 2026\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-date-month is-style-eyebrow\">May<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-date-day\">25<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"event-date-year is-style-eyebrow\">2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-card__content 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