4-H Program
We welcome you to join Sandoval County 4-H, a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills!
Our 4-H program provides a creative and supportive environment in which all youth and adults can reach their full potential. Our local County 4-H program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local Sandoval County Extension staff.
4-H is for Families! The 4-H program is a family oriented program which empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnerships with caring adults. We encourage parents and families to attend activities with 4-H members, including most club and county activities.
The Sandoval County 4-H program consists of 8 traditional 4-H Clubs with 300 members. These clubs meet once a month as a group and participate in many youth educational activities.
How to Join 4-H
If you are interested in more information or enrolling in the Sandoval County 4-H Program please contact Brittany Johnson, Ext. 4-H Agent, at brittmjo@nmsu.edu.
The Sandoval County 4-H enrollment period begins October 1st of each year for youth ages 9-19. Children 5-8 years of age are encouraged to enroll in a special introductory program called Cloverbuds.
The following are the specific age requirements per group:
Cloverbud: Ages 5 to 8 years old.
Novice: Ages 9 to 11 or age 8 and in the 3rd grade prior to January 1 of the current 4-H year.
Junior: Ages 12 to 13. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 12th birthday or be 11 years old and in the 6th grade but not have passed his/her 14th birthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
Senior: Ages 14 to 19. A 4-H member must have passed his/her 14th birthday or be 13 years old and in the 8th grade but not have passed his/her 19th birthday prior to January 1 of the current 4-H program year.
- What's Your Role in Sandoval County 4-H? (PDF)
Find out the minimum expectations of Sandoval County 4-H and what your role is as a youth, parent or leader.