Minnesota 4-H

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What is 4-H?

Minnesota 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, serving over 40,000 young people every year. We offer out-of-school, hands-on learning opportunities across Minnesota for youth in kindergarten through one year post-high school.

Learn more about getting involved with 4-H below.

I want to participate

About 4-H

Pick a project that interests you and explore it with peers and caring adults. Participate in 4-H opportunities such as camps, immersion experiences, showcase and judging events, leadership trips and more.

Join 4-H

Join online or using a paper form, or re-enroll if you are a current or former 4-H member.

Find your local 4-H office

Choose from the list of counties and tribal nations to learn about 4-H opportunities in your area, including clubs and events.

Camps

Cloverbuds (grades K-2)

Learn about fun, age-appropriate activities for Cloverbuds (4-H'ers in kindergarten through second grade).

I am a current youth member

Member resources

Find important information on 4-H opportunities and events for members.

Projects

Discover exhibit ideas and resources for projects, including animal science and general.

Youth leadership in 4-H

Take on a leadership role to make a difference in your family, your club, your community, your country and your world.

Showcase events

Learn more about opportunities to showcase your project learning, like the Minnesota State Fair, Engineering Design Challenge and more.

Leadership events

Participate in leadership events like Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU), Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) and more.

Scholarships, grants and awards

Apply for scholarships, grants and awards available to college-bound 4-H members and alumni.

Statewide service project

Engage in service learning by completing monthly challenges created by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.

I want to volunteer

Volunteer with 4-H

Whether you want to lead a sewing workshop for one day or be a club leader or project-specific coach for one year, we welcome your involvement. Anyone over the age of 18 who cares about young people can volunteer– you don't need to be a parent or an expert!

Apply to become a 4-H volunteer

Apply to become a screened and approved volunteer.

Volunteer stories

Learn more about the impact our volunteers have on Minnesota's youth and communities.

Volunteer resources

Explore materials and trainings for current volunteers and find volunteer renewal information on the 4-H Volunteer Resource Center site.

Leading a 4-H club

Effectively lead a 4-H club using these tools and resources.

I want to give

Give to 4-H

Donate to Minnesota 4-H and help young people achieve higher levels of learning and success.

4-H alumni

Learn more about our alumni and how 4-H positively contributed to their lives.

Youth development impact report

Read the most recent youth development impact report to learn more about what’s happening within the Department of Youth Development and Minnesota 4-H.

News

A group of teens sitting at a table smiling with colorful notecards strewn about the table.

November 28, 2023

The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors are ready to have youth from around the state blast off into leadership at their upcoming regional workshops, BLU and TEEL.

Rayea R., Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador

November 22, 2023

December 4-H state ambassador update

From interviewing alumni for their Cloverchat podcast channel to planning BLU and TEEL events that will engage youth in leadership and energy conservation, this year's state ambassador team is definitely putting their skills to use.

An adult and two teens make a red, white and blue quilt

November 13, 2023

Square deal: 4-H youth serve up quilts to veterans

Youth in Swift County 4-H, in partnership with other community members, have sewn 110 quilts to deliver to the Montevideo Veterans Home, which opens in nearby Chippewa County in early 2024.