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
• Planning an Event/Workshop
• Event/Workshop Request Form
• 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
• Larimer County Transfer Policy
• Front Range Transfer Form

Safety and Liability

• Larimer County COVID-19 In-Person Programming Guide
• 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 Nomination Forms:

Adult Leaders/Volunteers Awards

Above and Beyond Award

This is an award for 4-H volunteers that have planned and implemented a one-time event or do more than their recruited/enrolled expectations and duties

Outstanding Chaperone

This award is for 4-H volunteers who make the travel, training, or camping experience of young people a positive, life-long memory.

Communicator Award

This award is for 4-H volunteers who have developed newsletters, handbooks, social media or personal meetings to communicate with 4-H members and families.

Outstanding County or Project Leader

This award is for 4-H volunteers who have provided extraordinary and exemplary project-specific leadership either at the club or county level.

Outstanding Club Organizational Leader

This award is for 4-H volunteers who have worked exclusively to make their club strong, vibrant and inclusive.

Outstanding District/State Leader

This award is for 4-H volunteers who have been involved at the District/State level and in getting youth involved at the District/State level.

4-H Member Awards

Larimer County Special Youth Awards

• Congeniality Award
• Diligence
• Family and Consumer Living
• Community Service (1st, 2nd, 3rd place awarded to both individuals and clubs in Community Service).

Youth Leadership Specialty Award Nomination

• Novice
• Local Club
• Citizenship
• Overall Outstanding Junior Leader
• Record Book Award.