🌐 Website Update Coming Soon 🌐

On December 18, the Colorado 4‑H website will move to a new platform. When you visit, things may look a little different, but the goal is to make the site easier to use and more helpful for members, families, volunteers, and staff.

We’ll keep you updated as the transition happens and appreciate your patience while we settle into the new look.

Youth Council Float Participation for Longmont's Parade of Lights 

Longmont Parade of Lights – December 13 Sign up here: Parade Signup

The 4-H Youth Council is once again creating a bright, festive float for the Longmont Parade of Lights. This year’s theme is inspired by Dr. Seuss's Holiday Who-ville! Our float will ask the fun question, “Who-ville you be in 4-H?”

How you can join in:

• Help build and decorate the float. Adults are encouraged to participate.

• Ride along on the float during the parade.

• Members and adults ages 14 and up may walk beside the float. Younger participants will ride.

• Donations of lights and decorations are welcome and will be returned after the parade.

It will be a night full of sparkle, creativity, and community spirit. Come be part of the fun and show off your 4-H pride.

Save the Date

The orientation meeting for new Dog Project members will he held on Wednesday evening, February 11th, in Barn A.  At that time, we will provide an overview of the project, review equipment needs, discuss training classes and dates, and answer questions.  Watch for more details in the February 4-H newsletter! If you have any questions before then, please contact Anne,  the Dog Superintendent. 

4-H Dog Project – Dog Training

Dog training classes for the 4-H Dog Project will begin in March and run through the middle of July. Classes will be held primarily on Wednesday evenings at the Fairgrounds, and will cover Obedience, Rally, Showmanship, and Agility (for 2nd year and higher project members).  A detailed training schedule for the year will be available in the January 4-H Newsletter.

Help Wanted - Assistant Dog Superintendent

Are you an adult volunteer who loves dogs and loves planning events? We are looking for an Assistant Dog Superintendent to help with the 4-H Dog Fun Match and the County Fair 4-H Dog Contest! Duties may include organizing show awards, providing hospitality at both events, running fun contests and helping with correspondence.  If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Brenda Kwang in the 4-H Office!

Agriculture Trip to Belgium and the Netherlands

Youth ages 14 and older are invited to apply to join the Colorado 4-H delegation traveling to Belgium and the Netherlands in June 2026. This trip focuses on sustainable agriculture and learning about the local culture.

The selection process includes:

• An interview

• Recommendation from the county specialists

• Commitment to attend monthly pre-departure meetings

• Commitment to complete a leadership project after returning
  
  

Members who are interested can contact Dawn Sanchez for more details.

Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least three years. The scholarship process is open from November 1, 2025, through March 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2026. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply. 

For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, visit https://co4h.colostate.edu/about-us/scholarships/.  

If you have scholarship questions, please contact OEE_Giving@colostate.edu.