Calendar of Upcoming Events
What is 4-H?
- 4-H is one of the world's largest youth organizations.
- 4-H is an out-of-school, volunteer led, educational program.
- 4-H is an informal educational program for all boys and girls 7 to 18 years of age.
- 4-H is learning by doing.
- 4-H is kids having fun and learning with their friends.
Wilson County 4-H Facts
There are currently 4 Active 4-H Community Clubs
- Busy Beavers 4-H Club
- High Prairie Pioneers 4-H Club
- Homebuilders 4-H Club
- Lucky Horseshoe 4-H Club
- Top Notch 4-H Club
A typical Wilson County 4-H year consists of: Officer's Training, County Club Day, Judging Contests, County Camp, Favorite Food Show, Clothing Judging/Style Revue, County Fair and the Achievement Banquet. Many other activities are available at the area, state and national levels during the year as well.
Wilson County Club Days
County Club Day is Saturday Febuary 15, 2025 At Northlawn Elementary School in Neodesha.
Deadline to sign up is February 11th.
Club Day Sign up
Updated Guidlines for 4-H Club Days 2024
Regional 4-H Day is February 24th at the Neosho County Community College, 800 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720
4-H Club Day Resources click HERE
Project Talks
Demonstrations
Illustrated Talks
Demonstrations / Illustrated Talks Outline form
Public Speaking
Effective Presentation Tips
Preparing & Using Visual Aids
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals
Youth will learn about reading feed tags, giving shots, and more! Classes open to all youth as a learning opportunity regardless of where you plan to show!
YQCA training is required for youth (ages 7-21) who will be showing livestock at the Kansas State Fair or the Kansas Junior Livestock Show. The YQCA website is,https://yqcaprogram.org/ . Instructions for signing up for classes and printing completed certificate: click here .
Following the training, please log back in to take a post-course survey and access your certificate!
How to Join 4-H
When youth reach their seventh birthday by January 1st of the current 4-H year they may join 4-H.
Contact us we will give you information on how to get in touch with the clubs in our county. You can then attend a meeting and fill out an enrollment card.
There are many projects you can enroll in, there is something for everyone!
Enrollment
If you have questions or need assistance on how to enroll please contact our office at:
620-378-2167
Enroll in 4-H!
4-H Online Enrollment
1. Go to http://v2.4honline.com/
2. Select "I need to set up a profile"
3. County will be Wildcat District, Girard
4. Role will be "family"
5. Click the "Login" button
6. Follow the instructions on the new family enrollment guide to enroll.
*Save your password!
Volunteer Resources
4-H would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or if you are a current volunteer and would like some more resources contact Cheri at 620-378-2167
Wildcat District Competitive Teams
For more information about out district's competitive teams please check out our webpage! Competitive Teams
4-H Newsletters
Scholarship Information
There are a wide variety of scholarship opportunities available.
Anna Mae Brown application
State 4-H Events and Activities
There are a wide variety of events and activities that take place throughout the year. Check out all that is offered by clicking HERE .
Youth Livestock Projects
For more informaton about the youth livestock projects please click HERE .
State Livestock Nomination Information
Summer Camps
We offer a wide variety of camps and activities here in the Wildcat Dictrict. For more information please click HERE .
Greenbush Camps
Floating on Leadership
Kansas State Fair Information
For more informaiton about the Kansas State Fair please click HERE .
Record Books and Achievement Pins
Record keeping is a great skill to learn throu 4-H. For more information please click HERE . Also be sure to check out our web page HERE .
Year End Club Resources
Click HERE for more information and resources about records that are due from each club on October 1st.
Club Financial Review Checklist
4-H Club Financial Report
Summary Report for Club Seal
Program Development Committee (PDC)
For more information about the Wildcat District 4-H Youth Development PDC click HERE .
School Programming
Part of being an Extension Agent means school programming. For more information and to learn how to have an agent come to your class click HERE .
Favorite Foods Contest
District wide Favorite Foods Show will be June 13th at the Old Iron Club in Fredonia. Contest begins at 4:00pm. Here you can find the Information Sheet, Score Card and Registration forms.
Wilson County Fair
2024 Wilson County Fairbook (FULL VERSION)
2024 Dog Show Entry Form
Dog Vet Record Cards
Kansas Wildlife Habitat Information and Registration
Important Links
Horse ID Papers (Printable)
Horse ID Papers ( Form Fillable)
Dog Show Forms (Form Fillable)
Exploring 4-H Activity Resources
Find all Exploring 4-H information Here
Find us on Facebook- Wildcat District 4-H
Please join one of our club meetings listed below or call our office for more information about 4-H!
- Busy Beavers meetings: Every 2nd Sunday 3:00pm @ First National Bank in Fredonia's 4-H Learning Center
- Homebuilders meetings: Every 2nd Sunday 1:00pm (call for location, may vary)
- High Prairie Pioneers meetings: Every 3rd Sunday 3:00pm @ High Prairie Church in Altoona
- Lucky Horseshoe meetings: Every 3rd Sunday 3:00pm United Methodist Church in Neodesha
- Top Notch meetings: Every 1st Sunday at 5:00 with at varying locations
Club Seal Guidelines
Document and guide for Club Seals
YQCA Training
Click HERE to sign up for the training.
Wordmarks for publications/flyers
Internship Application