Join 4-H Community Clubs

Whether you are re-enrolling or have decided to join us for the first time, we're excited that you're going to participate in 4-H!

Some benefits of joining 4-H:

• Public Presentations training & participation
• Produced in New York participation
• Eligibility for leadership & educational trips
• Eligible for year-end awards 
• Summer Experience & State Fairs participation
• Weekly reminders of upcoming events & programs
• Many more!

To enroll, youth must be 5-19 years old in the current calendar year. Cloverbuds are youth who are 5-7 years old. 4-H is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, color, gender, or place of residence.

Monroe County's 4-H club members have varied interests and strengths that make each club unique. Having fun is usually a shared interest!

If youth have a hobby or interest that they would like to explore and enjoy being with friends, they can join a 4-H club where members learn something new while having fun, improving communication and leadership skills, and serving their community. If there isn't already a 4-H club that meets your needs, our 4-H staff can help a parent or adult volunteer organize and support a club. Read on for more information about how to start a 4-H club. Feel free to reach out to us with additional questions!

There is a $20/youth (maximum $50 per family) enrollment fee to join or re-enroll. Enrollment fees may be paid via Paypal online (in right sidebar --> ), or you may send your payment to our 4-H office at 2449 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617. Please do not send cash in the mail. Online enrollment typically occurs in the fall. Contact us with questions off-season.

Schools may enroll 4-H clubs at a $35 per class youth enrollment fee. Contact monroe4H@cornell.edu to enroll a school club.

If you have any questions regarding enrolling or re-enrolling, please contact the 4-H Office. 

Last updated May 4, 2026