Definition of a club: A 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences.

Structure of a 4-H club:

• Enrolls at least 5 youth members from at least 3 families.

• Conducts a minimum of 6 regular club meetings per year, with many holding 9-12 regular meetings throughout most or all of the year, and often supplemented by project meetings, camps, fairs, and other 4-H learning activities.

• Selects youth officers or youth leaders to provide leadership to the club.

• Meets anywhere—a home, community center, library, school, etc.

• Adapts to and supports mobility of youth and parents—linking them to 4-H programs in other counties and states.

• The club is focused on meeting the interests and needs of youth in same-age or cross-age groupings and using single project or multiple project formats.

• Adult staff and/or volunteers are screened and receive general training.

Definition of a 4-H member: Any boy or girl, ages 5-18, who enrolls and participates in a planned sequence of related learning experiences for a minimum of six (6) hours. The five through 18 years of age designation includes youth who will turn five during the 4-H year (October 1 through September 30). Eligibility for 4-H membership terminates on December 31 of the year the member has his/her 19th birthday. 4-H members are under the guidance and supervision of Extension-trained volunteers or Extension staff members.