How To Join 4-H

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How To Join 4-H

Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child is age 5 AND enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year (Cloverbuds). 

Membership to the 4-H club program begns when a child is at least age 8 AND enrolled in third grade as of January 1 of the current year.  Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31st of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19.  Membership begins when an eligible individual is enrolled in a club or group that is under the discretion of a trained adult who has completed the OSUE volunteer selection process, and within the scope of Ohio State University Extension.

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