Become a member

All youth ages 5 to 19 are welcome to join and learn with 4-H. 4‑H clubs follow planned, self-directed programs in a number of project areas, including animal science, STEM, communication, cooking, art, gardening, and environmental science. Clubs may meet in a variety of locations and typically meet in the evenings and on the weekends.

Ready to get involved?

Want to learn more about Clackamas County 4-H clubs and programs? Ready to begin your journey as a 4-H member?

Prospective 4-H members and parents, please complete this short survey so that we can help you find a 4-H club to join!

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Enrollment resources

4-H enrollments will open for the year in October.

Enrollment Deadlines:

December 10, 2024: ALL Shooting Sports members who want to participate in mail-in tournaments and State Contest

January 10, 2025: ALL Horse Project members who want to participate in Horse Pre-Fair & Fair — ALL Dog Project members who want to participate in Dog Pre-Fair & Fair — ALL Re-enrolling members who want to participate in County Fair

April 1, 2025: NEW members to Clackamas County 4-H who want to participate in County Fair

Enrollments and project additions are accepted all year. However, additions received after these deadlines will NOT be fair eligible.

Enrollment Fees: $45 per member if received by January 10, 2025, or $50 thereafter. Families with three or more members pay a maximum of $90 ($100 after January 10, 2025). Additional fee for Multnomah County residents - $15 per member, $30 maximum per family. Pay online at https://beav.es/U54 or make checks out to OSU Extension Service.

Enrollment Procedures and Details (in English): Clackamas County 4-H enrollment procedures and details: deadlines, enrollment fees, etc.
Clackamas Volunteer Enrollment Introduction (in English): A quick overview of how to enroll as an adult 4-H volunteer leader.
Adult Leader Enrollment Packet (in English): ALL approved 4-H Adult Volunteers must enroll each year, either online or with this paper enrollment packet.
Clackamas Youth Enrollment Introduction (in English): A quick overview of how to enroll as a 4-H youth member.
Member Enrollment Packet (in English): 4-H Members who do not wish to enroll online may complete and turn in this paper enrollment packet.
4-HOnline Family Enrollment Guide (in English): How to enroll online, for members and leaders, with step-by-step instructions. Use this complete version or download the sections you need from the list below!
Enrollment Guide Page 1 (in English): Table of Contents
Enrollment Guide Page 2 (in English): Signing up for 4-HOnline - NEW families only!
Enrollment Guide Page 3 (in English): Adding A Member Profile - NEW Youth & NEW Certified Adult Volunteers
Enrollment Guide Page 4 (in English): How to Begin the Re-Enrollment Process - RETURNING Youth & RETURNING Certified Adult Volunteers
Enrollment Guide Pages 5-9 (in English): Completing Your Enrollment Record - ALL Youth & ALL Certified 4-H Adult Volunteers
Enrollment Guide Page 10 (in English): How to pay participation fees - Payment Processing Through OSU Online Storefront - ALL Youth
Enrollment Guide Pages 11-12 (in English): Enrolling / Re-Enrolling as a Certified 4-H Volunteer - ALL Adult Volunteers
Enrollment Guide Page 13 (in English): Completing the Volunteer Screening Process and Trainings - ALL Certified 4-H Adult Volunteers
Enrollment Guide Pages 14-15 (in English): Glossary of Terms - ALL Youth & ALL 4-H Certified Adult Volunteers
Project list (in English): A list of 4-H projects available in Clackamas County
Financial Assistance Application (in English): Form to request help with Clackamas County 4-H fees
Program Dollar Application (in English): Form for 4-H members who have Program Dollars that they want to use. Print out and submit completed form (including all signatures) to the Clackamas County Extension Office, attention CC4-HA Treasurer.
Annual Youth Safety Training instructions (in English): OSU requires all enrolled 4-H leaders to complete the Youth Safety Training each year. Follow these steps to access the training.
Club Leader Log-In (in English): Step-by-step directions for Club Leaders to log-in to their club - the first step in managing club enrollments online.
Members Residing Outside Clackamas County (in English): We must track all youth members whose primary residence is outside Clackamas County to comply with state 4-H rules.
4-H Member Cards (in English): Membership cards can be downloaded, printed, and distributed when members are enrolled.
Photo Opt Out Release (in English): This form is optional and only to be used if you DO NOT want us to use your/your child's photo or name in media. If you do submit this form, we will do our very best to not take pictures of you or your member and will not include your name in any press releases or stories.

Servicio de Extensión de OSU

Clackamas County 4-H

Become a member

Ready to get involved?

Enrollment resources

4-H enrollments will open for the year in October.

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