Welcome to the Caddo County 4-H Program. The 4-H mission is to help young people become motivated, productive and contributing members of society as they “learn by doing.” 4-H members, parents and volunteers are encouraged to communicate with the 4-H staff. We are always happy to help you.

 

•  4-H enrollment is still open for the current school year. The enrollment system will be closed from July 1 to August 1 for system maintenance. Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year began August 2, 2024. Payment of the $20 program fee for each member is due within 30 days of enrollment. Please renew or begin an enrollment using the ZSuite Portal.

Check out the Caddo County 4-H Facebook page for information! Caddo County 4-H Facebook page

 

What is 4-H?

4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation, open to youth grades 3rd - 12th grades, and administered by OSU Extension. Through 4-H, youth learn valuable life skills that enable them to grow into productive citizens.  Through hands-on learning opportunities in many different areas of interest, youth develop critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, set and achieve goals, and learn responsibility.

 

Although 4-H is deeply rooted in agricultural practices, it's not cows, plows and sows anymore. Today's 4-H youth can still be found showing steers, but also using GPS units, teaching others about drug and alcohol prevention, traveling, taking photographs and giving speeches.

 

4-H offers fun and unique opportunities to enhance life skills through age-appropriate activities. Youth also have the opportunity to be part of the county officers and ambassadors, a team specifically for youth grades 7th to 12th that meet for service projects and fun outings. Junior 4-H members, grades 3rd - 6th, can attend 4-H camp and Jr Roundup by earning points through participation in 4-H activities throughout the year. For those youth ages 5 to 7, the Cloverbud program provides an introduction to 4-H activities through a non-competitive format.

 

What is a 4-H Club?

A 4-H club is a group of young people and adults who meet regularly for fun and learning. Clubs are usually made up of families from a community and often formed around schools, churches or community centers. Most clubs hold monthly meetings attended by members and their parents. Club members elect officers who lead the group and the meetings. An adult club leader advises the officers. The meetings usually last less than two hours. The time is equally divided among club business, recreation and educational programs. A well-organized 4-H club meeting provides opportunities for every member to be involved.

 

2024 Caddo County 4-H Officers

Caddo County 4-H Officer Interviews were held on October 28. Officers for the 2021-2022 4-H year were selected from Caddo County 4-H members who submitted a Caddo County 4-H record book. Caddo County Officers for 2023-2024 are:

• President - Hayden Scott
• Vice President - Bailey Matlock & Brooklyn Matlock
• Secretary - Zoye Gossen
• Reporter - Aubree Price
• Recreation Leader - Laynie Salyer & Heath Scott 

 

Record Book Information

It is highly recommended that all 4-H members complete a Record Book each year. For information on which type of record book to complete, deadlines, and awards available view the Caddo County 4-H Record Book Information.

 

 

Caddo County Junior Livestock Show

The Caddo County Junior Livestock Show will be held in February. For more information on rules, species divisions, and schedule view the  2024 Guidelines & Information.