Enroll in Sherman Co. 4-H by January 31

By Cindy Brown, OSU Sherman County 4-H Educator

Yahoo, let’s get started with the new 4-H year! 4-H is ”learning by doing”….an out-of-school youth development program where kids get to do things usually only adults do. These activities can be: select, care for and raise livestock; take photographs for exhibition; learn how to cook a variety of foods; participate in clinics and workshops to learn more about livestock or healthy living; sew their own clothing or craft items for home; make money and keep track of records; bake cookies and muffins; cook outdoors and learn how to can fruit or make jerky; be part of an organization and participate in meetings, and more.

4-H is for youth ages 9 to 19 (as of September 1, 2024). The divisions are: Juniors ages 9-11; Intermediates ages 12-14; and Seniors 15-19 (and still in high school).

Traditional 4-H clubs led by volunteers in Sherman County include: horse, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, rabbit, dog, sewing, photography, indoor cooking, outdoor cooking, and food preservation. This year, we will also have a 4-H CloverBud program for youth ages 5-8 as of September 1, 2024. CloverBud is a totally fun, non-competitive program with no record books and no mandatory meetings.

Sherman County 4-H enrollments are done ON-LINE using the national 4H Online website. Go to the Sherman County 4-H Extension webpage via beav.es/sherman4h

Links there will take you to the 4-H Online website. You should end up at https://4honline.com/#/user/sign-in.

Make sure to select Sherman County when creating your account. If you have previously been enrolled in 4-H, you already have an account with the email you have provided on your previous enrollment forms. You will need to create a new password. If you have any questions, or don't quite remember what email was used previously give Christian Ayles a call at the Extension Office at (541) 565-3230.

Sherman County 4-H enrollments started October 15, 2024 and close January 31, 2025. The state fee is $30/youth up to two youth per family, with no fee for additional youth from a family. Late enrollments accepted through February 15, 2025 with a late fee of $5 per enrollment.

Sherman 4-H is not set up for on-line payments, so enrollment fees will need to be paid to the Sherman County 4-H Association c/o Sherman County Extension Office, 66365 Lonerock Rd, Moro OR 97039. 541-565-3230.