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4-H Youth Development

4-H is open year-round to youth ages 5 to 18 without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, handicaps or disadvantages, economic or ethnic backgrounds.

Participants age 8 to 18 are eligible for all 4-H programs, including competitive activities and events.

Individuals older than 18 who have special needs are eligible if they are still enrolled in high school.

4-H age is the age of the individual on Jan. 1 of the current 4-H year (which runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30).

For an overview of what clubs are in Benewah County 4-H and the projects that are being led you can view our "Join 4-H" brochure.

Cloverbuds for Ages 5 to 7

Youth ages 5 to 7 are eligible for Cloverbuds, an educational program designed to introduce young children to 4-H in a fun, non-competitive way. 

Cloverbuds may not participate in large animal, ATV or shooting sports projects. Fair exhibits are optional and non-competitive. 

This program is designed to introduce the Cloverbud to a variety of project areas so they can determine what their interest is for the future.

Membership

You may enroll in 4-H at any time throughout the year. Some projects have a participation deadline in order for youth to exhibit during the Benewah County Fair.

Visit the 4-H Online website to enroll today. Please view 4-H Online Enrollment is Easy (PDF) for help with online enrollment. If you are a previous member ready to re-enroll, please view the Re-enrollment 4-H Online Tip Sheet (PDF).

Please contact UI Extension, Benewah County at 208-245-2422 or benewah@uidaho.edu for more information about joining 4-H.

Fair Participation Deadlines

March 2

  • Final deadline for member and leader enrollments for participation in the 4-H/FFA division of the Benewah County Fair

April 1

  • Deadline to add projects for participation in the 4-H/FFA division of the Benewah County Fair
  • Deadline for leader (re)certification

Enrollment fees cover three project books, end-of-year certificates, insurance coverage and a state participation fee of $15. Fees must be turned in to your 4-H leader or the UI Extension, Benewah County office.

  • Regular members: $25 for up to three projects
  • Cloverbuds: $15
  • Horse members: $27 for up to three projects including horse
  • ATV members: $26 for up to three projects including horse
  • Additional projects: $4 each
  • Supplemental accident insurance for volunteers: $1

The Benewah County 4-H program is always in need of volunteers who are interested in leading a project area for the youth of Benewah County. If you have knowledge that you would like to pass on or if you yourself are interested in a project area and would like to learn with the youth, we would love to hear from you.  If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer please contact UI Extension, Benewah County at 208-245-2422, email benewah@uidaho.edu or go to the Leader’s Corner.

Benewah County 4-H 7th Annual Dessert Contest

Submit entries between 8-9:30 a.m. Desserts will be judged and then auctioned off following the Livestock Auction at approximately noon.

2023-Dessert-Contest-Entry-Form-Fillable

Contact

University of Idaho Extension, Benewah County

Mailing Address:
711 W. Jefferson Ave., Suite 2
Saint Maries, ID 83861

Phone: 208-245-2422

Fax: 208-245-0604

Email: benewah@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/benewah

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