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Members

How do I become a 4-H Member?
It's simple!! Visit the Klamath County Extension Office at 3328 Vandenberg Road (on the hill by the jail).

  1. Decide what project areas interest you.
  2. Fill out the 4-H Member Enrollment Forms.
  3. Return these forms and a $30 material and insurance fee to the Extension Office by the membership deadline (December 20, 2009).

If you don't know all information the forms ask for or have any questions, call the Extension Office at 883-7131.

 

What are the enrollment deadlines?

  • We accept enrollments at any time. However, in order to be eligible for to participate in Klamath County Fair, we have two different enrollment deadlines:
  • Returning members must enroll by December 20th in order to participate in the Klamath County Fair. This ensures that you have plenty of work into your project before fair rolls around.
  • New members must enroll by March 26, 2010 in order to participate in the Klamath County Fair. This is also the deadline for returning members adding new projects.
  • Cloverbuds may enroll at any time of the year.


Which division are you in?
Oregon 4-H membership is divided by current grade in school. These breakdowns are used as parameters when considering teaching materials, according to researched age appropriateness and mental/physical development of our youth.

Age Division Grade
Cloverbuds. . . . . . .K-3
Juniors. . . . . . . . . .4-6
Intermediates. . . . . 7-9
Seniors. . . . . . . . 10-12



What else should I know?
As a 4-H family in Klamath County, you will receive a regular newsletter that keeps you up-to-date with 4-H activities happening around the county and state. Carrying with you a 4-H membership card may often provide you with discounts at local retailers. Seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Intermediates and Seniors have the option to attend local, statewide, and national 4-H events. Seniors may qualify to travel on international experiences.

 

Ready to start or have more questions?

Call the Klamath County Extension Office at 883-7131 or email Jed Smith, Klamath County 4-H Program Coordinator.

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