You name it, you can do it! And better yet, you can get a lot of help from adult volunteers and youth leaders. There are mentors who can teach you and help you learn. You can join a 4-H club through one year past high school. Clubs offer all kinds of fun, learning activities.
Cottonwood County has several different clubs as well as project clubs. Project clubs were created to help youth learn and focus on that certain project. Some examples would be Horse, Poultry, Quilting, and Shooting Sports. You can join a Community club and also be a part of Cloverbuds, Ambassadors and any project clubs. Another fun feature with 4-H is all the summer activities we offer - camping, art, science, food and so much more.
Another feature 4-H offers is the ability to showcase your talents at the County fair and State Fair (if eligible). Each year you'll have the opportunity to show the community what you've learned and your talents. You can show anything from crafts to livestock and even science. There is something for everyone to be a part of.
The 4-H year runs from October to September. So each September is a new year for enrollment. Every family will receive a Cottonwood County 4-H Newsletter with Important information like meeting dates, upcoming activities, and opportunities for members and volunteers.
If you're ready to enroll in 4-H, view directions and the link to enroll online. If you need more information please call the Cottonwood County Extension office M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 507-831-4022 or email mohrh002@umn.edu.
Community/Family Club (Grades K-13)
The best part of a 4-H community club is the time spent as a family having fun while learning together. You may choose one Community Club and also be a part of Ambassadors and Cloverbuds.
- Learn new skills by working on projects together as a family
- Attend fun activities together like tours, bowling, holiday parties
- Work and learn the importance of community service
- Meet new youth and adults
Below is a list of Community/Family Clubs. You can chose one community club to be a member of.
- Amboy Sunrisers- Jeffers Area (Club Leaders-Hilary Paplow, Jana Piotter & John Smith)
- Delton Doers - Comfrey Area (Club Leader-Becca Meidl)
- Germantown Livewires - Lamberton Area (Club Leader-Christy Jackson)
- Highwater Lads & Lassies – Lamberton/Storden Area (Club Leaders-Lisa Erickson)
- Loyal Lakers/Carson Climbers – Mt. Lake/Bingham Lake Area (Club Leaders-Sarah Wiebe)
- Springfield Sparklers - Windom Area (Club Leaders-Rhonda Elston & Chelsea Kleine)
- Westbrook/Rosehill – Westbrook Area (Club Leaders-Mike Hubin, Bekah Saffert & Joe Saffert)
- Windom Workers/Dale Diggers – Windom Area (Club Leaders-Kimm Symens, Tammy Holtz, Cheri Maras & Katie Robillard)
Ambassadors Club (Grades 6-12)
This group works on community service projects, team building, healthy lifestyle choices, building relationships, fun, and creativity.
- Learn skills in dozens of subject areas
- Share your skills
- Go on exciting camps, retreats and adventures
- Help at project days, Cloverbuds
Adult Volunteer – Robin Snyder
Jr. Ambassadors (Grades 3-5)
This group works on community service projects, team building, healthy lifestyle choices, building relationships, fun, and creativity.
- Learn skills in dozens of subject areas
- Share your skills
- Go on exciting camps and adventures
Cloverbuds (Grades K-3)
Cloverbuds is a fun, hands-on, educational program specially designed just for kids in Grades Kindergarten to 3rd grade.
Cloverbuds meet monthly on a Saturday morning from 10 am -11:30 a.m. at the Cottonwood County Extension Office from October to May. Your child is welcome to attend all or just one meeting.
- Explore monthly topics
- Make crafts
- Have healthy snacks
- Receive a free book related to the topic of the month
- Go on a yearly field trip
Are you ready to enroll in 4-H? Enroll online