Oklahoma County 4-H
You'll have hundreds of project areas to choose from - like shooting sports, healthy living, robotics, cooking, photography, rocketry, public speaking, citizenship, livestock, equine, performing arts, and many of others. You will also get to meet many new friends. 4-H helps youth learn leadership skills with projects that are of interest to them. There's a club meeting close to you. Call us today and get involved in 4-H!
- What is 4-H?
4-H is the largest youth organization in the nation, open to youth 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.
- 4-H Mission
The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Program is to provide Oklahoma youth, families, and communities with educational programs which will create environments for diverse audiences of youth and adults to reach their fullest potential by developing and enhancing skills for living.
- 4-H Pledge
I pledge...
my head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service, and
my health to better living for
my club, my community,
my country, and my world.
- 4-H Motto
"To Make the Best Better"
- 4-H Clubs
We have many clubs in Oklahoma County and you will find that we have a club that will meet the needs of your family. 4-H offers many opportunities for youth and families to learn new things, make new friends, participate in leadership roles, and community service. Our programs encourage family involvement through club participation, taking the leadership for a club educational program, or providing snacks. The cost of enrollment is $20 per child, not to exceed $60 per family. Some clubs will also ask for a participation fee to cover annual program expenses.
Community Clubs Boys Ranch Town - Bree Snowden (405) 888-3972 *[Closed to public]
Choctaw 4-H Club - Angie Hortonchoctaw.ok.4hclub@gmail.com 2nd Tuesday of the month: 5:30 pm Choctaw Ag Building (150 S Triple X Rd)
Deer Creek 4-H Club - (TBD)
Harrah 4-H Club - Troy and Megan Marshall(405) 613-4886 tmjcfarms@gmail.com 1st Monday of the Month: 6:00 pm Heritage Park
Homeschool 4-H Club - Marty Brown(405) 568-9289 brown9092@outlook.com 3rd Friday of the Month: 2:00 PM Hope Retreat Ranch
Jones 4-H Club - Shelly Ramsey(405) 833-6173 jones4hclub@gmail.com Facebook: @Jones4HClub 2nd Tuesday of the month: 6:00 pm Jones Ag. Room (304 Dr. Lee Simmons, Jones) Jones 4-H Club Archery Program - Andy Chase (405) 693-2514
Luther 4-H Club- Cortney Curtis(405) 938-5719 brittoncortney@hotmail.com
Date Varies: Please contact Corney for more informationLuther High School Ag Room 18001 N Luther Rd. Luther, OK 73054
Metro North 4-H Club - Karon Potter(405) 315-1126 edmondmetronorth4h@gmail.com 2nd Sunday of the month: 3-5 pm Contact Karon for specific meeting dates around Holidays. Central Christian Camp (1 Twin Cedar, Guthrie)* OSU Extension Conference Center (2500 NE 63rd St, OKC)* *Metro North Club meets with South Logan County Club and the meetings rotate based on planned activities. Oklahoma Christian Academy 4-H- Christy Johnson (Closed to the public)
Project ClubsOklahoma County 4-H Robotics Club - Brian Feller (405) 210-8508 brian.feller@okcrobot.com Larry McWilliams (405) 808-7360 larrymcw@gmail.com For more information visit http://www.okcrobot.com
Shooting Sports 4-H Club - Stephanie McGee(405) 740-3667 smulder23@yahoo.com Sunday Afternoons Aug.-May OKC Gun Club, Arcadia
Stoneridge Acres 4-H Horse Club - Kathy McKenzie(405) 821-3657 mckmuench@gmail.com First Monday (Second in case of Holiday) 6:00 pm Stoneridge Acres (4374 W Waterloo, Edmond)
Team OKC Robotics 4-H Club - Travis SmithSee teamokcrobotics.com for details teamokcrobotics@gmail.com Dates & times vary Science Museum Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl., OKC) - Project Areas
4-H offers a variety of projects to spark the interests of all children. Most 4-H'ers are involved with multiple projects at a time. Here are a few popular project areas in Oklahoma:
Resources
- Calendar of Events
Our 4-H Year starts on August 1st and end on July 31st every year.
- Oklahoma County Awards
County Awards and Record Books
- Due on June 20th, 2024 by 4:30 pm.
State Record Book Drafts
- Due on April 1st, 2024 by 4:30 pm.
(If you turn in a State Record Book, you do not need to turn it in again for County Awards)
Awards Applications and Record Books are can be submitted electronically through email.
- State Record Book Help
- Adult VolunteeringTo maintain your status as an "active" certified volunteer in the Oklahoma 4-H program a volunteer is required to:
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- Annually complete an online Enrollment, Behavior Guidelines, and Agreement form on 4h.zsuite.org.
- Participate in Working With Minors, Title VII & Title IX trainings held online or in-person.
- Participate in four continuing education/Parent Volunteer trainings each year.
- Two of these trainings must be at the county level held at the Oklahoma County Extension Office or Our Online training units.
- The other two training may come from multiple locations and subject matters.
- The volunteer is responsible for providing documentation of outside the county trainings to the Extension Office.
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- Starting a New Club
The qualifications include:
- At least five youth members from two or more families.
- Certified volunteer(s) who care about working with members, teen leaders and parents.
- Maintain a necessary/appropriate adult to youth ratio. (1:8 in most cases)
- A structure that gives members the shared responsibility for making decisions and operating the club.
- An organized, fun and educational program planned by members, volunteers and parents.
- Six or more club meetings during the year.
- Participation in learning experiences outside of the local group.
- Involvement in the community through service-learning.
- Personal evaluation and recognition of progress on individual and group/club goals.
- Effective blend of all five components of the 4-H Recognition Model.
The process for creating a new club begins by submitting a Club Charter Application to your county OSU Extension office. A group requesting a charter must the agree upon the following:
- The use of the 4-H name and emblem is granted on the basis that membership in the 4-H group named above of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The 4‑H club/group is the local learning group in which 4‑H members are involved. Club activities are critical to 4‑H as they advocate both leadership and cooperation among club members.
- View more information about starting a new club.
- 4-H Newsletter
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