4-H Club Resources

We all hope our 4-H clubs are successful. These resources are here to help you, but as always, contact the Larimer County Extension office for additional assistance.

Interested in starting a 4-H club in Larimer County?  Please watch the following video to learn more and then contact the Larimer County Extension Office to set up and appointment to complete the required paperwork.

Leader Resources

• 4-H Club Organization Leader Job Description
• Chaperone Responsibilities
• Club Activities
• Money Matters
  • Excess Funds
  • Fundraising
  • Financial Accountability
  • Money Basics
• Steps to become a Larimer County 4-H Leader

Club Tool Kit

• Introduction to Larimer County 4-H
• Join National 4-H
• Operations
  • 4-H Events and Activities
  • 4-H Name and Emblem Use
  • Club Community Service Ideas and Suggestions
  • Club Fundraising Ideas and Suggestions
  • Club Sample Agendas
  • Facebook – Follow Larimer County Extension
  • Informed Consent Worksheet
  • Event Planning Worksheet
  • Fundraising Request Form
• Officer
  • 4-H Club Officer Handbook
  • Colorado 4-H Secretary Book
  • Secretary e-Record Evaluation
  • Colorado 4-H Treasurer Book
  • Treasurer e-Record Evaluation Form
  • Parliamentary Procedure
• Chartering
  • Chartering Applications Information
  • Club and Group Chartering Documents – link to State site
  • Chartering Tip Sheet
• Independent Membership Application Form
• Independent Membership Progress Report

Safety and Liability

• 4-H Dress Code
• 4-H Health Form
• Colorado State 4-H Code of Conduct
• Colorado State 4-H Policies and Procedures
• Larimer County 4-H Policy and Procedure Manual
• CSU Extension 4-H Incident Report Form
• CSU Minor Protection Policy
• Event Management
  • Event Program Plan
  • Informed Consent Form – Required for any non-4-H youth attending a 4-H event or activity. Parent/Guardian permission to participate is attained via signature.
  • Informed Consent Form – Outdoor Activities – Required for any youth (4-H member or non-member) participating in an outdoor activity such as rafting, hiking, or camping under the 4-H program umbrella.
• Social Media
  • Social Media – Best Practices
  • Social Media – CSU Policy

Award Documents

• Adults
  • Above and Beyond Nomination
  • Above and Beyond Score Sheet
  • Chaperone Nomination
  • Chaperone Score Sheet
  • Communicator Nomination
  • Communicator Score Sheet
  • County or Project Leader Nomination
  • County or Project Leader Score Sheet
  • Outstanding Club Organizational Leader Nomination
  • Outstanding Club Organizational Leader Score Sheet
  • Outstanding District State Leader Nomination
  • Outstanding District State Leader Score Sheet
  • Salute to Excellence Nomination
  • Salute to Excellence Score Sheet
  • Volunteer Team Award Nomination
  • Volunteer Team Award Score Sheet
• Youth
  • Larimer County Special Youth Award Nomination – Awards include: Congeniality Award, Diligence, Performing Arts, Good Sportsmanship, Family and Consumer Living and Community Service (1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded to both individuals and clubs in Community Service).
  • Youth Leadership Specialty Award Nomination – Awards include: Novice, Local Club, Citizenship, Overall Outstanding Junior Leader, and Record Book Award.