4-H Youth Development
4-H prepares young people to step up to the challenges in their community and the world through hands-on, real world experience.
Benefits of 4-H
- Learn to live in a changing world
- Develop Talents
- Members have fun and make new friends while gaining leadership, citizenship and useful life skills through a wide variety of projects.
- Youth benefit from education outside a traditional classroom.
- Hands-on life skills provide youth an opportunity to explore and understand by practice and interactive participation.
- Youth succeed and strive for success in a project area of their choosing. In turn, their practice educates other youth and adults by demonstrating both their attempts at success and their successes.
About 4-H
4-H reaches every corner of our nation. It is part of America’s 109 land-grant universities and its Cooperative Extension System. It extends from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. 4-H helps shape youth to move our country and the world forward in ways that no other youth organization can with more than:
- 6 million youth
- 540,000 volunteers
- 3,500 professionals
- 60 million alumni
- 4-H is the largest youth organization worldwide, reaching all 50 states and 80 countries
In a recent Research Study about 4-H’ers done by Tufts University, they found that 4-H’ers Excel:
- Nearly four times more likely to make contributions to their communities
- About two times more likely to be civically active
- Nearly two times more likely to participate in science programs during out-of-school time
- Two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities
- Nearly two times more likely to make healthier choices
Cassia County 4-H offers innovative activities and programming, including the Cassia County community 4-H club. We also offer one of the state’s largest livestock programs, which includes beef, swine, dairy, sheep, goats, turkeys and rabbits.
For more specific information on Cassia County 4-H, please contact Dena at 208-878-9461.
Participant Eligibility
Enrollment in 4-H or any 4-H program is subject to approval by the appropriate extension personnel. To be eligible for enrollment and/or participation, members and/or volunteers must be in compliance with state and county policies, and not have any outstanding debts/payments due.
Membership & Age Requirements
- "Member" is defined as a youth of 4-H age individually enrolled at the county level in a 4-H club.
- 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).
- 4-H members ages 8 to 18 years are eligible to participate in all programs offered by 4-H, including competitive activities/events. Cloverbuds, ages 5-7 years, may do cloverbud projects.
- Youth and volunteer enrollment information shall be maintained on the state-approved electronic enrollment system.
- In recognition of the educational and developmental needs of youth, members will be grouped for program management purposes (based on age as of Jan. 1 of current 4-H year) as follows:
Classification by Age
- Cloverbuds: 5 to 7 years old
- Junior: 8 to 10 years old
- Intermediate: 11 to 13 years old
- Senior: 14 to 18 years old
For more specific information, please contact the 4-H office between 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays:
Phone: 208-878-9461, Fax: 208-878-7862, email: cassia@uidaho.edu
4-H Enrollment
- New family 4-H enrollment
- New Family Letter (pdf)
- Please fill out this Google form to help us guide you to find the right club for your child/children.
- For more information contact the Cassia County 4-H office 208-878-9461
- Zsuite Training Video Links (pdf) (open document and click on/or copy and paste the links to watch the videos)
- Suite training video links for Families (pdf) (open document and click on/or copy and paste the links to watch the videos)
- ZSuite Frequently asked questions Families (pdf)
- 4-H enrollment please go to: see below about paying fees
- Pay fees in person at the 4-H office or online at
Fees
- 4-H Admin Fee $10
- 4-H Member $20 ($5 is paid by Cassia County 4-H Volunteer Association)($45 cap for families over 3)
- 4-H Horse $23 ($5 is paid by Cassia County 4-H Volunteer Association)
- Species Fee $8
- Archery $10
- Cloverbud $20 ($5 is paid by Cassia County 4-H Volunteer Association)
- Volunteer $5
- Pay fees in person at the 4-H office or online at
Enrollment Deadline: May 5, 2025
Final fair participation enrollment date for 2024-2025 year is 5/5/2025.
Becoming a volunteer
- Leader packet
- Central District Leader Association
- Contact Dena for more information 208-878-9461
Final Fair participation enrollment date is May 5
2025
- Jan. 20 — Office Closed MLK JR. Day
- Feb. 17 — Office Closed Presidents' Day
- Feb. 18 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
- 2025 Bylaws with recommended changes, please review them before the Vol. Council Meeting as this will be voted on that night. (pdf) You can also find these on the 4-H band app.
- Mar. 11 — 4-H Mandatory Family mtg. 6:30 p.m. (Zoom - link will be sent out closer to date)
- Mar. 18 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
- April 15 — 4-H Mandatory Family mtg. 6 p.m. (In person at the UI Extension/4-H office)
- April 15 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
2025
- Elevate Teen Retreat March 21-23 view flyer for more information (pdf)
- 2023-2024 Fair Year Policy Change Form (pdf)
- 2025 4-H/FFA Fairbook (pdf)
- 2025 Specie Days on Feed Calendar (pdf)
- 2025 Livestock Dates, Requirements, Fair Livestock weigh-in & Show Schedule (pdf)
- Financial form (pdf)
- Policy and Procedures
- Cassia County 4-H Volunteer Association Bylaws 2021 (pdf)
- 4-H Waiver page one & two (image)
- What is a club
- Regular club (Policy & Procedures pg. 7)
- To be enrolled as an official charter club, the following criteria must be met:
- Must have five members from no fewer than three families â–ª Must be organized with youth officers â–ª Must meet six or more times per year â–ª Must be supervised by one or more certified 4-H volunteers â–ª 4-H Members must be enrolled in and is expected to complete one or more projects. â–ª Participate in at least one club service learning activity
- To be enrolled as an official charter club, the following criteria must be met:
- Family club
- Check with Dena 208-878-9461
- Regular club (Policy & Procedures pg. 7)
- New Family: Please fill out this Google form to help us guide you to find the right club for your child/children.
- For more information contact the 4-H office 208-878-9461
- Enrollment Deadline: May 5, 2025
- (Record book for traditional 4-H FCS & Livestock projects)
- ZSuite Frequently asked questions Volunteers (pdf)
- 4-H Projects
- Documents and Record Books
Some documents you will find below:
- Cloverbud memory book (non-traditional record book)
- Secretary book (found on zsuites, Record book: choose secretary for the sub category)
- and more
Cassia County 4-H Project Requirements
- My Heritage — My History (pdf)
- My Heritage — My Community (pdf)
- My Heritage — My County (pdf)
- My Heritage — My State (pdf)
- Cup Cake
- Edible Cake Designs
- Cookies
- OLD Candymaking (pdf)
- Oil Painting
- Adventures in Art
- Calligraphy
- Jewelry Making (pdf)
- Ceramics Level 1-11 (pdf)
- Trash to Treasure (pdf)
- Scrapbooking
- Card Making
- Lego Jr., Int., & Sr. (pdf)
- Grill Master (pdf)
- Beyond the Grill (pdf)
- Drone — Quads Away (pdf)
- Floriculture levels 1-4 (pdf)
Final Fair participation enrollment date is May 5
2025
- Jan. 20 — Office Closed MLK JR. Day
- Feb. 17 — Office Closed Presidents' Day
- Feb. 18 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
- Mar. 11 — 4-H Mandatory Family mtg. 6:30 p.m. (Zoom - link will be sent out closer to date)
- Mar. 18 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
- April 15 — 4-H Mandatory Family mtg. 6 p.m. (In person at UI Extension/4-H office)
- April 15 — Volunteer Council 7 p.m. UI Extension/4-H office
Specie Deadlines
Livestock Documents
- 2023-2024 Fair Year Policy Change Form (pdf)
- 2025 Specie Days on Feed Calendar (pdf)
- 2025 Livestock Dates & Requirements, & Fair Livestock weigh-in & Show Schedule (pdf)
- Story guidelines (pdf)
- Bill of Sale/Cool Form (pdf)
- Breeding: Permanent Individual Animal Record (72101) (pdf)
- 2025 Breeding Ethics agreement (pdf)
- 2025 Market-Breeding Animal Project Rules (pdf)
- Dog Health & Training Record (pdf)
- Permanent 4-H Horse ID & Health Record (pdf)
- 2024 Horse Pattern Book (pdf)
- 2024 CC Horse & Ranch Horse Show Entry Form (pdf)
- 2025 4-H/FFA Fair Book (pdf)
- Livestock lesson checklist
- Blank We Supported the Sale Card(pdf)
- 2025 Beef Declaration Form (pdf)
- 2025 Goat Declaration Form (pdf)
- Rubric 2025
- Breeding (pdf)
- Market (pdf)
- Horse (pdf)
- Dog (pdf)
- All Specie Presentation Judges Rubric & Score Card (pdf)
- Dairy Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Beef Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Swine Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Sheep Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Turkey Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Goat Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Rabbit Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Dog Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Horse Questions 2025 (pdf)
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
4-H @ Home is 4-H on your time!
4-H is more than just animals. Did you know that there are more that 72 4-H projects?
4-H @ Home is a way to start exploring some of these options.
4-H @ Home has six different projects to check out and complete at home they are:
- Leather Craft
- Sewing
- Art
- Junk Drawer Robotics
- Cake Decorating
- Satisfy your Sweet Tooth: The Science of Sugar (candy making)
There are fees to check out each kit.
For more information please contact the Cassia County Extension, 4-H office at 208-878-9461 or cassia@uidaho.edu
- 2023-2024 Fair Year Policy Change Form (pdf)
- Enrollment Deadline: May 5, 2025
- Cloverbud Memory Book (pdf)
- FCS project tags
- 2025 Sewing Showcase Narrations (PDF)
- 2024 Sewing Showcase Rubric/Score Sheet (pdf)
- Interview information for FCS fair check-in day:
- 2024 4-H Interview Questions (pdf)
- 2024 4-H Interview Rubric (pdf)
- Life Skills Wheel (pdf)
- 2025 4-H/FFA Fair Book (PDF)
- Shooting sports
In this link you find:- requirements for all the shooting sports projects
- Contests & Events
- Grants
- and so much more
- Hard Luck Award (PDF)
- District III Leader’s Association Scholarship (PDF)
- Joan Parr Scholarship (PDF) Deadline May 1, 2024 (contact office for more information)
To provide opportunities for area clientele, UI Extension, Cassia County works with several partner organizations including:
- Cassia County, Idaho
- Cassia County 4-H Volunteer Association
- Cassia County Fair and Rodeo
- Central Idaho 4-H Camp
- Idaho State 4-H Volunteer Association
- Central District 4-H Volunteer Association
- Cassia County School District
- College of Southern Idaho
- Burley Public Library
- Cassia Regional Hospital