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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 [email protected].

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

  • Clubs

    • Deadeyes: This is a shooting sports club for those that are only interested in the shooting sports program. To participate in 4-H shooting sports, youth MUST first attend a safety course specific to Missouri 4-H shooting sports. The safety training is only offered a few different times and families must make it a priority to attend this safety training usually held in January. A family can join a different club (primary 4-H club) and still participate in shooting sports (Deadeyes club would be secondary club); this is an alternative for those uninterested in other project areas. Christian County is certified to participate in Archery, Air Rifle, Smallbore Rifle .22, Shotgun, Smallbore Pistol, and Air Pistol. Practices typically take place evenings in Nixa or at Ozark Shooters during the spring. Scheduled meetings are to be determined.
      Melissa Thurman: [email protected],314-520-1636
      Lee Thurman:       [email protected], 314-520-0975
      Emily Renner: [email protected], 417-551-1245
    • Nixa Extreme Explorers: This club has a mixture of boys and girls ranging from 7 to 15. They have participated in several different projects such as arts and crafts, foods, shooting sports and sewing.
      Beth Biondo: [email protected], 417-880-2984
      Melissa Weeden: [email protected], 209-681-3757
      Dorothy Sandgren: [email protected], 417-895-9125
    • New Horizons: This club meets in Sparta. They are a well-rounded club. They do community service each year. This year they are focusing on photography, vet science, beef, dairy, arts and crafts, cooking and goats. New Horizons has both boys and girls ranging in ages 7 to 15. This is a great club with many different activities. This club also has some youth that show beef.
      Meeting info: 2nd Monday of the month, First Baptist Church in Sparta, 6 PM
      Nicole Humble: [email protected], 417-818-4935
      Julie Clonts: [email protected], 417-818-0119
    • Clever Clovers: This growing community club has members from K-6th grades eager to jump into the 4-H year. Members are exploring a variety of projects from outdoors, gardening, woodworking, animals, to coding and more.
      Amanda Kenly: [email protected]
    • Finley River 4-H: This club is targeted toward, but not excluded to, youth ages 5-7. There are a few older siblings in the group (oldest is 9 or 10 years old). This group likes to have fun and learn new things. They will have a large focus on agriculture, including various livestock animals.
      Melissa Stine: [email protected]
      Amanda Kimmons: [email protected]

  • Christian County 4-H Council

    The 4-H Council meetings are held 4th Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at various locations.

General 4-H information

  • About 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.

  • 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.

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