{"id":375,"date":"2026-03-05T17:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=375"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:30:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:30:24","slug":"routt-county-4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/offering\/routt-county-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Routt 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>4-H is a youth development program for kids ages 8 to 18 that empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members can participate in local 4-H clubs, 4-H school programs, or 4-H&nbsp;outreach programs where they learn new skills and make new friends. Within community clubs, youth attend meetings, complete projects, practice public speaking, and do community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routt County 4-H has <strong>300+ youth members<\/strong> and <strong>80+ adult volunteers<\/strong>. We have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/offering\/4-h-clubs\/\">eight community clubs<\/a><\/strong> located in Hayden, South Routt, North Routt, and Steamboat Springs. Our members learn by doing through guided projects ranging from shooting sports to livestock, veterinary science to cooking and food preservation to heritage arts and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/4-h-Youth-Members.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"4-h youth members walk outside\" class=\"wp-image-7958 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/4-h-Youth-Members.webp 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/4-h-Youth-Members.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/4-h-Youth-Members.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/4-h-Youth-Members.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\" id=\"faq\"\/>\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\">FAQs &amp; Additional Info<\/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=\"7a894df9-462a-4b84-aedf-afc238c6ceeb-accordion\" id=\"7a894df9-462a-4b84-aedf-afc238c6ceeb-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"7a894df9-462a-4b84-aedf-afc238c6ceeb-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"7a894df9-462a-4b84-aedf-afc238c6ceeb-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=\"6d2c3f76-6f94-482c-bff4-9bc2816ab570-accordion\" id=\"6d2c3f76-6f94-482c-bff4-9bc2816ab570-accordion-button\">How do I join Routt County 4-H?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"6d2c3f76-6f94-482c-bff4-9bc2816ab570-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"6d2c3f76-6f94-482c-bff4-9bc2816ab570-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\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/\">Explore local 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\/routt\/offering\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"790\">Browse available 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and speak with your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/about-routt-county\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"137\"><strong>County Extension Office<\/strong><\/a> with cash, check, or card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">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=\"d8779af9-1670-419a-8655-a95e2b6e6b5b-accordion\" id=\"d8779af9-1670-419a-8655-a95e2b6e6b5b-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"d8779af9-1670-419a-8655-a95e2b6e6b5b-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"d8779af9-1670-419a-8655-a95e2b6e6b5b-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\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/\">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=\"6e6b85c0-57de-4ce6-9330-4c05c23edbb2-accordion\" id=\"6e6b85c0-57de-4ce6-9330-4c05c23edbb2-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"6e6b85c0-57de-4ce6-9330-4c05c23edbb2-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"6e6b85c0-57de-4ce6-9330-4c05c23edbb2-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H community 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\"><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<\/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=\"b69baa77-2ad7-48ed-a960-c7e3392efcd9-accordion\" id=\"b69baa77-2ad7-48ed-a960-c7e3392efcd9-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H membership?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"b69baa77-2ad7-48ed-a960-c7e3392efcd9-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b69baa77-2ad7-48ed-a960-c7e3392efcd9-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H members pay $40 per year to participate in 4-H.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Note<\/strong>: Membership must be paid by December 31 (for returning members) to avoid a late fee of $30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional 4-H Fees<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Horse Project Fee: $5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shooting Sports Fee: $25 per discipline<\/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\/routt\/4-h-payment\/\">View Payment Info<\/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=\"366b5a4d-cdd7-459a-a03c-d341d726f698-accordion\" id=\"366b5a4d-cdd7-459a-a03c-d341d726f698-accordion-button\">How do I make a 4-H payment?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"366b5a4d-cdd7-459a-a03c-d341d726f698-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"366b5a4d-cdd7-459a-a03c-d341d726f698-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>You may pay in person at our Extension office, online with a credit card, or mail a check. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/4-h-payment\/\">View payment options<\/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=\"08b46a8e-bf70-4a4f-bdbc-b9928e4f2bb4-accordion\" id=\"08b46a8e-bf70-4a4f-bdbc-b9928e4f2bb4-accordion-button\">Tips for using the 4-H Online enrollment system:<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"08b46a8e-bf70-4a4f-bdbc-b9928e4f2bb4-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"08b46a8e-bf70-4a4f-bdbc-b9928e4f2bb4-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be sure to know which club you want to join and which projects you\u2019re interested in before enrolling, as you\u2019ll be asked to select a club and projects during the process. You can change projects through May 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need help choosing a club, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Animal Care and Housing form is only required for all members in animal projects. These will be due during Animal IDs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have problems or questions about enrolling using 4-H Online, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/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=\"651bc27b-f74b-4c5e-a1d7-581398aa3968-accordion\" id=\"651bc27b-f74b-4c5e-a1d7-581398aa3968-accordion-button\">4-H Sponsorship Form &amp; Information<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"651bc27b-f74b-4c5e-a1d7-581398aa3968-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"651bc27b-f74b-4c5e-a1d7-581398aa3968-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p><strong>Important note<\/strong>: To receive the same sponsorship as last year, all sponsorships must be received and paid for by <strong>May 1<\/strong>. All sponsorships received after May 1 will be allocated based on need.<\/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:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2026\/03\/2026-Blank-Sponsorship-Form_Fillable.pdf\"><strong>Download Sponsorship Form<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Forms can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">Routt County Extension Office<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment Info<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If paying via credit card, please leave a memo of \u201cSPONSORSHIP\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If paying via check or cash, please mail (or drop off) at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">Routt County Extension Office<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-00caf9f0c8249d879879a1042952c4e1\" 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-1c35b2bca3785da17d953232001dfdc4 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\">Routt County 4-H Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Routt County area has several 4-H 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\/routt\/offering\/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\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/\">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:\/\/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-196fe3c1b65d1a2d5122e8b280d7672b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/#Animal-Science\">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:\/\/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-c9582ddad70081a9ec333af57cab8100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/#Communication-and-Leisure-Arts\">Communication and Leisure Arts<\/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:\/\/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-f633e0f8ac05662f7774c581c4af950d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/#Mechanical-Sciences\">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:\/\/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-66bfab353319e8c5e59b5f518aa35c50\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/routt-county-4-h-projects\/#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 alignfull has-gray-50-background-color has-background is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7add39a0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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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 Routt 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 various 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\"><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\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/contact-us\/\">Volunteer in Routt County<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteering in Colorado<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2025\/12\/Walking-With-Kids.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"A 4-H adult leader walks with youth through a green grassy field\" 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-91097fda3a0f1042f054285fa7067149 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 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 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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 alignfull has-white-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0cd1096c829761de57ef473487f1718d 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 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e75b012e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Routt County 4-H Scholarship Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Routt County 4-H Scholarship Foundation is a locally funded and operated non-profit organization that began in 1994. The foundation provides scholarships for high school and continuing education students pursuing college or vocational school who have been active in 4-H.<\/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-fill\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/routt\/4h-resource\/routt-county-4-h-scholarship-foundation\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/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-cabd398c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State 4-H Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorado 4-H and the Colorado 4-H Foundation also offer scholarship opportunities to support members&#8217; education goals. 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