Become a Member/Start a Club

Become a 4-H Member

In order to enroll, youth must be 8 to 19 years old as of January 1 of the current calendar year.  Schoharie and Otsego Counties also offers a program called Cloverbuds for youth ages 5 - 7 as of January 1 of the current calendar year.  There is no fee for joining 4-H in Schoharie or Otsego County however, some local clubs collect dues. 4-H is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, color, sex or place of residence. 

Contact Teresa Adell in Otsego County or Catherine Roberts in Schoharie County for enrollment information.

Start a 4-H Club

Starting a 4-H Club in your community is easy! All you need is an adult leader and 5 youth (ages 5-19) from 3 different families. Clubs must meet a minimum of 6 times per year. There are many activities and projects for clubs to participate in. Your county’s 4-H Community Educator can help you get started!

Last updated August 18, 2020