Johnson County 4-H clubs

Johnson County has 8 4-H clubs. If you are a first time attendee for a club meeting, please contact the club leader to confirm the meeting date, time and place. Listed below are the regularly scheduled times, but may change based on club activities.

Chilhowee Indians 4-H Club meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Chilhowee; Contact Susan Remington at momof4dwcm@gmail.com or Jacklyn Treece at jtreece88@gmail.com.

Good Neighbors 4-H Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg; Contact Ann Papasifakis, Tonni Schmidt or Melisse Wilson at goodneighbors64093@gmail.com.

Heartland 4-H Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Library in Knob Noster; Contact Sabrina Howser at sabrinahowser@gmail.com.

Mineral Creek 4-H Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for Clover Kids and 7 p.m. for regular meeting at the Leeton Christian Church; Contact Alaina Davis lularoealainadavis@gmail.com or Tricia Fleming at tbtbfleming@embarqmail.com.

Mt. Moriah Hustlers 4-H Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds; Contact Casey Ikerd 660-580-0233 caseys324@centurylink.net, Emily Ikerd emilyikerd1@gmail.com, or Tiffany Parsons 5starparsonslivestock@gmail.com.

Royal Clovers 4-H Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds; Contact Trisha Shackelford trishakshackelford@gmail.com.

Union Chapel Lions meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Holden; Contact Karen Johnson johnsonk@carlylevanlines.com.

Stay informed

Select links below to view the Johnson County 4-H newsletters, calendar, forms and other documents, including the 4-H Family Handbook:

View Clover Connection Newsletters   View 4-H calendar and documents

 

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.

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 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 and 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.

Joining 4-H is as easy as contacting your local extension office. 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 Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Certain activities may have participation deadlines.

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 fundraisers. 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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