Cole County 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.

Use these lists to find a club near you. Please contact us before attending your first meeting as the clubs may have altered the meeting date or have a special event planned in place of the regular meeting. If one of these clubs does not suit your needs, talk to us about starting a new club.

Cole County 4-H Community Clubs:

  • Ambassadors 4-H Club – Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1:00pm. We are usually at the Cole County Extension office, but we do take field trips. Follow our Facebook page Cole County Ambassadors 4-H Club or email Amy Bax at amybax99@gmail.com for meeting information. Open to all youth aged 8-18.
  • Brazito Eager Elves 4-H Club – Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday at the Brazito Lions Club, Brazito.
  • Clover Crusaders 4-H Club – Meeting time & location varies. Contact the club at clovercrusaders@yahoo.com.
  • Jefferson City 4-H Club – Meets at 1:00 p.m. on the second Sunday at Grace Lutheran, Holts Summit.
  • Osage Bend Clover Leafs 4-H Club – Meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Sunday at St. Margaret Church Hall, Osage Bend.
  • Stringtown-Corinth 4-H Club (Russellville/Lohman area) – Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday at St. John's Church Hall, Lohman.
  • St. Martins 4-H Club – Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday at St. Martins Knights of Columbus (537 Hwy T). Check out our Facebook page.
  • St. Thomas 4-H Club – Meets at 11:15 a.m. on the third Sunday at St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Thomas.
  • Taos Clovers 4-H Club – Meets at 10:00 a.m. on the second Sunday at the Taos Knights of Columbus. Check out our Facebook page.
  • Wardsville 4-H Club – Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday at the Wardsville Lions Club. Check out our Facebook page.
  • Cole County Clover Kids – Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. We are usually at the Cole County Extension office, but we do take field trips. Follow our Facebook page Cole County Clover Kids or email Amy Bax at amybax99@gmail.com for meeting information. Open to all youth aged 5-7.

Special Interest Groups:

  • Horse Judging 4-H SPIN Club (county-wide horse knowledge group) – Meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday (January-February) at the Cole County Extension Center, Jefferson City. Focus is on preparation for the Horse Judging Contest in February. Check out our Facebook page.
  • Horse Knowledge 4-H SPIN Club (county-wide horse knowledge group) – Meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday (January-April) at the Cole County Extension Center, Jefferson City. Focus is on preparation for the Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests in April. Check out our Facebook page.
  • Interstate Teen Exchange – Be sure to check the monthly calendar for future meeting dates. Membership is open to all 4-H members in Cole and Osage counties ages 12 and up. Members plan community service, leadership and social activities with the help of their adult sponsors. Members travel to another state (selected by the members) and learn about 4-H in the community of the host families. Then those members travel to Missouri and are hosted by our Teen Exchange families. Past activities have included sponsoring a lock-in, mystery dinner theater, assisting with the development of a local park and assisting with the military support group. You will want to join the National 4-H Interstate Exchange Database Facebook page which has been created to connect states' exchange programs. The page is a closed group and permission to join the group will have to be requested from page organizers.
  • Mid-MO Waggers 4-H SPIN Club – Join a fun group of people as they work with their dogs on tricks, obedience and fun activities. Whether you want to perform or just have fun in class, this is a great energy burner for your dog and social time for both you and your dog. Watch for the next session of this club to open.
  • Tri-County Teens – Watch for more information on this evolving group for 4-H members ages 13-18.

Member in Good Standing Policy:

  • Complete 1 demonstration during the 4-H year (hands-on, PowerPoint, team, speech, etc.)
  • Attend 50% of club/group meetings. New members must attend 50% of meetings from the time of joining a club.
  • Enroll in at least 1 project and complete 6 hours of project work receiving guidance from a recognized adult volunteer. Certain projects may require a certified instructor and may have additional requirements (such as Shooting Sports, SportFishing, Horse Bowl, etc.)
  • Club dues:
    • Members must enroll and have dues paid to club by December 31 each year. Late enrollments will be assessed a $5 late fee. (Added February 2016)
    • New members enrolling after January 1 need to pay dues to club in a timely manner. (Adopted September 2012)

Secondary Club Member Policy:

  • The 4-H Member from a surrounding county is encouraged to join their home county's program first. If special circumstances exist that make it a burden to participate in their home county, the member must request in writing their reason for wanting to join Cole County's program.
  • Project Leaders will determine if there is room to accommodate the youth.
  • If accepted, the member must complete the following steps:
    • Join a Cole County 4-H club as a second club in 4-H Online
    • Pay Cole County dues plus any club dues
    • Participate in Cole County fundraisers
      (Adopted May 2015; effective October 2015)

Cole County Club in Good Standing Policy:

  • Club must hold minimum of four meetings
  • Enrollment:
    • Special Interest Clubs: Must have 2 members
    • Community Clubs: Must have 5 members from 3 families (Adopted February 2016; effective October 2016)
  • Must have at least 1 recognized club leader and at least 1 recognized project leader who conducts a meeting and provides a minimum of 6 hours of instruction.
  • 4-H Member and Volunteer records must be entered in enrollment system in a timely manner (Re-enrollment completed by Jan. 1st)
  • Plan, Implement and Evaluate a community service project.
  • Turn in club audit packet by due date.
  • Participate in rotation of countywide committees and fundraisers.
  • Appoint a representative to attend 50% of 4-H Council meetings

Clubs not adhering to these policies will have their charter revoked. (Adopted May 2015; effective October 2015)

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