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Enrollment for the 2025/2026 year is open!

The 2025/2026 4-H year runs from October 2025 to September 2026. 
 

Who can enroll? 

4-H Membership is open to all youth ages 8–18 (by December 31). 

Children ages 5–7 can enroll in Cloverbuds.
 

Enrollment Deadlines: 

Enrollment is open year-round. To participate in the Larimer County Fair and other competitions, both new and returning members must enroll by February 15, 2026. 

March 1, 2026 is the deadline for any project changes or club transfers.

If you miss the February 15 deadline and still want to get involved without participating in county fair and contests, please contact our office. 
 

If you are applying for reduced enrollment fees, please contact the office at 970-498-6000.

 

Still have questions?

Contact us at larimer4-hinfo@larimer.gov.

 There are 4 steps to enrolling in 4-H:

The first step to joining the 4-H program is selecting a local club. Each club is unique depending on the club leader, families involved, most popular projects among club members, the size of the club, etc.

Consider the following: 

  • Location, day, & time the club meets
  • Does the club have support for at least some of the project areas you are interested in?
  • What is the club culture, size, and expectations?

To get started, review the club directory & identify 2-3 clubs that:

  • Are accepting new members
  • Meet at a day/time/location that work for you
  • Support projects you're interested in 

Contact those club leaders and ask to join a meeting to observe. We recommend observing at least 2 different club meetings before you choose a club. After you do so, select the club you would like to join & let the club leader know. 

Larimer County 4-H Club Directory

Step 2  

Look through the many projects Larimer County offers. You may choose one or more projects. Projects are fun to do alone and/or with your friends. Think about:

  • An interest you’d like to explore
  • A hobby you’d like to learn more about
  • A topic of interest shared by you and your family
  • Something that is fun for you

If you have questions about a project, each project page lists who you can contact.  You can also ask your club leader or other members in your club. 

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You must visit 4-H Online in order to enroll in 4-H.  After you have enrolled in 4-H, you need to pay your enrollment fees to Larimer County 4-H.  You can return to this page to pay your fees. 

Having trouble registering in 4-H Online? Your club leader can help. 

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Completed enrollment in 4-H Online? Your last step is to pay your enrollment fees. Please use the form below or click on the following link to make your payment:

4-H Online Payment Portal

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