4-H Youth Development

Canyon County Fair

Canyon County Market Livestock Sale Buyer Packet (PDF)

Canyon County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Page

4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitor Guide 2022 (PDF)

Family Consumer Sciences Exhibitor Guide 2022 (PDF)

4-H Enrollment is Open

4-H enrollment for the 2021-2022 4-H year is now open. Go to ZSuite to enroll. Member fees can be paid by credit or debit card by calling 208-459-6003 or in person with cash, check or credit card at 501 Main Street, Caldwell. Regular member fees $25; Horse member fees $32. 

What is 4-H?

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. It reaches more than seven million youth.

4-H helps youth gain knowledge, develop life skills and form attitudes to become productive members of society. Research based programs give youth the hands-on, real world experience they need to be leaders.

Enrollment

Today’s 4-H is for all youth between the ages of eight and 18 years. Kids between ages five and seven can join Cloverbuds, a non-competitive 4-H program.

Contact canyon@uidaho.edu to learn more about 4-H in Canyon County. 4-H Interest Form

Enroll through the website ZSuite Contact our office at 208-459-6003 for assistance and to pay the member enrollment fee with a credit or debit card.

Projects

Canyon County 4-H members can choose from many projects. Visit the UI Extension 4-H Youth Development projects website to learn about the options.

4-H projects can

• Create more interest in daily tasks
• Strengthen family and community ties
• Develop leadership skills
• Explore future careers

4-H Clover Sparks

4-H Clover Sparks is a positive and educational program for Cloverbuds (children ages 5 to 7 as of Jan. 1 of the current 4-H year). Cloverbuds will learn about their world through hands-on-activities presented in a safe and nurturing environment. Parents are welcome to attend with their youth. Programming is provided at four locations (Middleton, Wilder, Nampa and S. Nampa).

To learn more about the Clover Sparks program contact canyon@uidaho.edu

Current Events and Activities

U & I Together Summer Series (PDF)

Day Camps

University of Idaho Extension in Canyon County invites youth to participate in a series of spring and summer 4-H day camps. Youth do not have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate.

2022 4-H Summer Day Camp Registration Packet (PDF)

Resources

Canyon County 4-H is on Facebook.

UI Extension 4-H Youth Development website

For more information contact