{"id":345,"date":"2026-03-16T18:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=345"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:50:07","slug":"teller-4-h","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Teller 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>When you join 4-H in Teller County, you are part of the broader Colorado 4-H youth development community, which includes 10,000+ volunteers and more than 100,000 youth. This gives you opportunities to participate in clubs and other local programs, as well as opportunities at the state and national level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to get started: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/#faq\"><strong>FAQ section<\/strong><\/a> for step-by-step instructions on enrolling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"360\">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\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"347\">local 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"274\">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 decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/gunnison\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2025\/12\/54084433660_a415e8c121_k.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Four youth wearing 4-H shirts walk outside under trees.\" class=\"wp-image-719 size-full\"\/><\/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=\"b86905e6-c09f-4762-b92a-271949581f36-accordion\" id=\"b86905e6-c09f-4762-b92a-271949581f36-accordion-button\">What is 4-H and who can join?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"b86905e6-c09f-4762-b92a-271949581f36-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b86905e6-c09f-4762-b92a-271949581f36-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>4-H is a national youth development program that has been in existence for more than 100 years. The primary goal of 4-H is to assist youth in developing life skills that help them live productive and satisfying lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H believes in the power of young people. 4-H recognizes that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world. 4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization \u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H focuses on youth learning by doing \u2013 this means projects are hands-on and youth driven. Youth focus on hobby exploration, leadership development, community service, expanding on life skills and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age ranges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cloverbud (5-7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junior (8-10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate (11-13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior (14-18)<\/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=\"b52e1837-104e-492b-9d96-5c1fb89cd6c8-accordion\" id=\"b52e1837-104e-492b-9d96-5c1fb89cd6c8-accordion-button\">What do 4-H&#8217;ers do?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"b52e1837-104e-492b-9d96-5c1fb89cd6c8-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"b52e1837-104e-492b-9d96-5c1fb89cd6c8-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p><strong>4-H projects<\/strong>: Youth choose projects based on their interests and learn from caring adult volunteers and scientifically backed curriculum throughout the course of the year, creating a final project that can be exhibited at the county fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4-H clubs<\/strong>: Youth will learn how to use parliamentary procedure, the value of committees in order to accomplish work and cooperative skills through social interactions with club members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4-H events, camps, and conferences<\/strong>: There are many camps, conferences and events that 4-H members may attend. These opportunities are located around the state and nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Develop life skills<\/strong>: Each 4-H member completes community service to become more civically involved in their community. Demonstrations presented annually develop public speaking skills.<\/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=\"f191def4-f370-47df-b44c-7639ac91cdf9-accordion\" id=\"f191def4-f370-47df-b44c-7639ac91cdf9-accordion-button\">How do I join 4-H in Teller County?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"f191def4-f370-47df-b44c-7639ac91cdf9-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"f191def4-f370-47df-b44c-7639ac91cdf9-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>If you live in the Teller County area, we can help you join 4-H! Follow these steps to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Explore 4-H projects<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start out by exploring our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"360\">4-H projects<\/a><\/strong>. 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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join a 4-H club<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, you will want to take a look at our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"347\">4-H clubs list<\/a><\/strong>. Here you will find the clubs in Teller 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>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<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Club meeting<\/strong>s<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start attending meetings and learn about your 4-H Projects. Meetings look different in every club, but this is a great time for you to interact with your club member and leaders. You will possibly be creating some lifelong friendships with the people you are surrounded by in club meetings! Next, you will want to take a look at our 4-H Lifeline Newsletter for upcoming events. You\u2019ll want to attend the Workshops that are offered for your project. Workshops are specifically geared to assist with specific projects, so this will be very helpful to you. You will also get the opportunity to meet other members who are working on the same project you are working on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record books<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 4-H record book is a written summary of a 4-H member\u2019s accomplishments, experiences, and goals throughout the year. It is a tool for 4-H members to reflect on their learning, set goals, and document their progress in various areas of 4-H involvement, such as project work, leadership, community service, and personal development. They typically include a cover page, personal information, project records, photos, activity summaries, leadership and citizenship records, and a reflection on the 4-H experience. Some record books may also include other supporting materials to illustrate the member\u2019s work and growth. Your club leader will be able to assist with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibit your project<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exhibit your project. One option is to show your project at the Teller County Fair. Exhibiting your project means an opportunity to showcase your hard work, skills, and knowledge gained through your project. It is a chance for you to display your animals, crafts, foods, and other projects to the public and judges, and receive recognition for your achievements. Exhibiting a project provides 4-H members with an opportunity to learn sportsmanship, gain confidence, and develop valuable communication skills.<\/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=\"1e77d419-52e1-47c0-8cff-c516afab3f11-accordion\" id=\"1e77d419-52e1-47c0-8cff-c516afab3f11-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H project?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"1e77d419-52e1-47c0-8cff-c516afab3f11-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"1e77d419-52e1-47c0-8cff-c516afab3f11-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\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"360\">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=\"f9e47a47-ac84-4892-8dc3-aac471c5c68c-accordion\" id=\"f9e47a47-ac84-4892-8dc3-aac471c5c68c-accordion-button\">What is a 4-H club?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"f9e47a47-ac84-4892-8dc3-aac471c5c68c-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"f9e47a47-ac84-4892-8dc3-aac471c5c68c-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? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-clubs\/\" data-type=\"offering-cpt\" data-id=\"347\">Explore Teller County 4-H clubs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"8ace3f6e-5af3-433e-9c64-f69d81b145bf-accordion\" id=\"8ace3f6e-5af3-433e-9c64-f69d81b145bf-accordion-button\">What is the cost of 4-H registration?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"8ace3f6e-5af3-433e-9c64-f69d81b145bf-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"8ace3f6e-5af3-433e-9c64-f69d81b145bf-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Registration costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cloverbuds:<\/strong> $20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All other ages: <\/strong>$40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Project supplies are specific to the project and are paid for separately.<\/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=\"c103d16e-6186-4c92-a432-aea6a780d873-accordion\" id=\"c103d16e-6186-4c92-a432-aea6a780d873-accordion-button\">Are there any scholarship or reimbursement opportunities?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"c103d16e-6186-4c92-a432-aea6a780d873-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"c103d16e-6186-4c92-a432-aea6a780d873-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Yes, there are scholarships available through the 4-H Foundation. Visit the State 4-H Scholarships page to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State 4-H Scholarship Page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"County-Clubs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29fd58a806d80f4824015e7061e4f3fe\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-636 size-full\" alt=\"Green 4-H Clover background.\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/san-luis-valley\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/01\/4-H-Clover-BG.png\" style=\"object-position:75% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 50%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9562367352e02ba30997a37367d9d002 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\">Teller County 4-H clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Learn more about available clubs in Teller 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\/teller\/offering\/teller-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\/teller\/offering\/teller-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<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-bfa3744b4fc40367469f543ba20957fd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/#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-537c15c412a1c4c8ad679b96b255acfd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/#Communication-and-Leisure-Arts\">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:\/\/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-5b37578761cf2b053d91e2b1bb26d7ca\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/4-h-projects-and-programs\/#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-73e5b1af2bbde5cea572a472f47d1a87\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/teller\/offering\/teller-4-h\/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 Teller County as part of a unified council. They make decisions that shape the local 4\u2011H program and help plan events throughout the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Committee Members<\/strong> &#8211; Youth representatives serve on the Horse Committee, Junior Livestock Committee, or General Projects Committee. They provide a youth perspective on these adult-led groups and help organize events such as horse clinics, awards nights, and livestock shows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H State Officer<\/strong> &#8211; Senior 4\u2011H members interested in travel, teamwork, and advanced leadership development can run for District or State officer positions. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers statewide and strengthen leadership skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4-h-youth-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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\/teller\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact us to volunteer<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-quicklink\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn more about volunteering with 4-H<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure 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