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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

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.

4-H at your Fingertips

Download the Wildcat District 4-H on the Go App now!

 

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 Dates:

Montgomery April 25 at 6:45 pm Extension office

Labette April 21st at 6:45 p.m. Altamont City Park

Crawford April 12 6:30 Extension office

Wilson April 6 6:30 Extension office

YQCA

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!


Officer Resources

Being elected to an officer role is a great honor and responsibility. This means that your club sees you a leader who will help them move forward. With this honor comes great responsibility. Officers are encouraged to learn about their role and complete the necessary books to be completed at the end of the year. At this link you will find officer training videos, books, and much more.   Here is a copy of the score sheets for the following books Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, and Historian.

Regional Club Days Information

Regional Club Days information and Guidlines can be found 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.

State Geology Trip

Kansas Geology team has planned some great touring opportunities for geology project participants, Click Here for information and registration. 

 

Wilson County Fair Book

2022 Wilson County Fair Book

July Newsletter (Fair Edition) 

Wilson County Fair 2022
Enter Here

District Horse Show Registration Form

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!

Kansas Wildlife Habitat Information and Registration 

Information and Registration

Camp Information

SunnyHills Camp Counselor Application

Important Links

Record Book Pages

Membership pins

State 4-H Tip Sheet

Horse ID Papers (Printable)

Horse ID Papers ( Form Fillable)

Dog Show Forms (Form Fillable)

4-H Newsletters

Dec 2022 Newsletter (Club Day)

 

 

Exploring 4-H Activity Resources

Find all Exploring 4-H information Here

 Find us on Facebook- Wildcat District 4-H

 

Live the Pledge Challenge.

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

 

Club Seal Guidelines

Document and guide for Club Seals

 

YQCA Training

Click HERE to sign up for the training. 

 

Greenbush Camp

Greenbush Camper Packet  

Greenbush Medication Form

 

Scholarships

State 4-H Scholarship Application

Wordmarks for publications/flyers

KSRE/4-H Grows Here

Shooting Sports

 

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!