4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States with over 7 million participants. 4-H is best identified by its green four-leaf clover with an H on each leaf. The four H's on the emblem stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. 4-H is the only youth organization based at land-grant universities and the first experience many youth have with higher education.
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Did you know you could join 4-H at any time of the year?
4-H is not just for farm kids anymore! 4-H in Christian County offers youth learning opportunities in robotics, computers, scrapbooking, horses, livestock and much more. For more information visit Christian County 4-H Facebook or contact Michelle Rogers at 417-581-4853 or mrogers@missouri.edu.
Did you know that 4-H is the largest positive youth development program in our country? 4-H is open to all youth ages 5 to 18. The 4-H year runs from October 1 to September 30, but families can enroll at any time during the year. 4-H empowers youth to find their personal strengths and interests through hands on learning. 4-H teaches youth essential life skills aiding in college and career readiness.
Enrollment dues for Christian County 4-H are $30 ($20 state dues + $10 county dues) Any additional out of pocket costs come from any trips, camps or project supplies.
MO HealthNet
Is your child covered by MO HealthNet Medicaid? Request a $20 voucher to join 4-H! Missouri Care and Home State Health insurance pays 4-H membership dues ($20 state dues) for families that have this health insurance! This resource is available to them as youth begin to enroll on October 1. Qualifying families simply contact Missouri Care Member Services at 1-800-322-6027 or Home State Health Member Services at 1-855-694-4663 and request a voucher. The voucher should filled out and turned in to the county MU Extension office. This brings the total annual enrollment price to $10 per youth to cover the county dues. This includes Clover Kids (ages 5-7). Adult volunteers do not cost anything. Learn more at MO HealthNet Medicaid (PDF).
Christian County 4-H information
About 4-H
4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 18, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people learn to meet the diverse challenges of today’s world, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and make positive decisions.