4-H grows
University of Missouri Extension's 4-H educational program empowers young people to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Missouri 4-H is an active, dynamic organization of young people who are learning, growing and preparing to be the leaders of today and tomorrow, making a real difference in their community, country and world. 4-H provides opportunities to gain leadership, citizenship and life skills through fun and innovative hands-on activities. Build friendships at camps, conferences and events as well as club and project meetings. 4-H welcomes all young people ages 5 to 18. For kids ages 5 to 7, there is a special 4-H program called Clover Kids.
Henry County 4-H handbook and forms Henry County 4-H LINK Newsletters
Henry County 4-H clubs
Please check with the club leaders for time/place changes before attending. Some months they change dates/locations.
- CCA Patriots — Meet fourth Friday of the month at 3 p.m. at Clinton Christian Academy. Club leaders: Rosalyn Wisniewski 660-525-2346 and Sarah Kernohan 660-351-5255
- Clinton Cool Cats — Meet third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Clinton. Club leaders: Amanda Huenefeldt 660-351-5474 and Tabitha Jones 660-864-3908
- Clinton Cougars — Meet second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Annex in Clinton. Club leader: Liana Bennett 660-351-1203.
- Montrose Busy Beavers — Meet second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Mary's School basement. Club leaders: Janna Wareham 660-492-0080 and Kim Carter 660-492-0298
- Shawnee Indians — Meet first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Shawnee R-III school. Club leaders: Morgan Patrick 660-473-1668 and Jessi Frencken 660-525-6267.
To join a club, volunteer or learn more about 4-H programs, contact MU Extension in Henry County.
Henry County 4-H Council officers
- President – Katie Schaffer
- Vice President – Abby Jones
- Secretary – Seth Engeman
- Treasurer – Kelsey Carter
- Reporter – Kate Wareham
- Game Leader – Hadley Carter
- Outreach Officer – Ali Schaffer
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.