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4-H clubs

St. Charles County has several 4-H clubs for children ages 8 to 18, as well as Clover Kids clubs for those age 5 to 7. To join a 4-H club, call MU Extension at 636-970-3000.

Callaway 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the St. John's United Church of Christ hall, New Melle.

Daniel Boone 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the St. Paul United Church of Christ hall, Defiance.

Flint Hill 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the St. Theodore School cafeteria, 5059 Highway P, Flint Hill.

Foristell Frontiers 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at 228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville.

Harvester meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Zion Lutheran Church's basement of the fellowship hall, Old Highway 94.

Josephville 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the St. Joseph's School cafeteria, Josephville.

Pauldingville 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Highway T, Foristell.

Point Prairie meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at VFW Post 4219, Highway 94 North, St. Charles.

St. Paul 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the St. Paul Church picnic grounds, St. Paul.

Twin Rivers meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday at St. Charles County extension center, St. Peters.

Wentzville meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 632 E. Highway N, Wentzville.

Junior Leaders
Meetings vary. Check newsletter for dates and times. Meetings are held at the MU extension center in St. Peters.

Clover Kids

Callaway Clover Kids at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at the St. John's United Church of Christ hall, New Melle.

Daniel Boone Clover Kids meets at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at 1435 Osage Ridge Road, Augusta

Discovery Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 2761 Providence Ridge Drive, Wentzville.

Flint Hill Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday at St. Theodore School Cafeteria, Flint Hill.

Foristell Frontiers Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday at 228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville.

Josephville Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday at St. Joseph's School, Josephville.

Point Prairie Clover Kids meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday at Orchard Farm Elementary cafeteria, Orchard Farm.

St. Paul Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday at St. Paul Church Picnic Grounds, 2201 St. Paul Rd., St. Paul.

Twin Rivers Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday at St. Charles County extension center, St. Peters.

Wentzville Clover Kids meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 632 E. Highway N, Wentzville.

How to join 4-H

University of Missouri Extension 4-H

Empowering young people to reach their full potential

4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 19, 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.

4-H clubs

4-H clubs are open to ages 8 to 18. Clubs meet monthly for group activities and club business. Each club elects officers and has an approved adult leader who supervises club activities. Club members also enroll in projects in their areas of interest.

With projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child. Here are just a few of the opportunities 4-H offers—geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, pets, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening.

Clover Kids clubs

Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7-year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups, explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals, and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows.

How to join

Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting the extension center. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

Young people are welcome to join at any time. The 4-H program year runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

Resources

Y630, 4-H Member Enrollment Form (PDF)
Y640, Youth Health Statement, Parent Consent and Event Acceptance Form (PDF)
Missouri 4-H Clover—A guide to 4-H projects, activities and publications. It is designed to assist volunteers, members and their families select projects and activities, and set goals.

Be a 4-H volunteer

Adult volunteers are essential to 4-H. Adult volunteers serve as club or project leaders, help with county or regional events, chair committees and organize fund raisers. You don't have to be a parent or grandparent of the 4-H member to get involved. All volunteers are screened for child abuse and neglect, as well criminal records, before they are accepted and each year thereafter. As a volunteer, University of Missouri Extension will provide you with training so you will be well-prepared and successful as an adult leader. The orientation includes information on 4-H history and the educational framework, the characteristics of age groups, character development and safety.
Missouri 4-H Volunteer Application Form (PDF fillable) | Spanish version (PDF)

St. Charles County Extension Center

260 Brown Road
St. Peters, MO 63376

Phone: 636-970-3000
Fax: 636-279-3310
Email: stcharlesco@missouri.edu