4-H YOUTH ARE BEYOND READY:
ENROLL IN THE NEBRASKA 4-H PROGRAM
DURING MEMBER MONTH
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Lincoln, NE – January 29, 2026 – February is 4-H Member Month in Nebraska – a time to celebrate how membership in 4-H prepares youth for work and for life.
Through hands-on learning and supportive relationships, 4-H helps youth discover their sparks, or the interests and skills that inspire purpose, while fostering a strong sense of belonging where members feel valued and connected. Youth also benefit from developmental relationships with caring adults who guide and encourage growth, as well as from meaningful engagement through active leadership and learning opportunities.
Club or Independent membership is open to all youth between the ages of 8-18, as of January 1 of the current year. Youth ages 5-7 may also participate as Clover Kids. Members are required to officially enroll in 4-H each year. Community Clubs, Project Clubs, and Special Interest Clubs are available.
In Nebraska, 14,000 youth participate in 4-H clubs each year. 4-H Clubs conduct regular meetings, either virtually or face-to-face, in various locations. Members participate in service learning, give presentations, serve as club officers, and complete educational projects.
As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H empowers 6 million young people nationwide with hands-on learning experiences through clubs, camps, school programs, and community events. Through the Beyond Ready initiative, 4-H will help prepare 10 million youth for work and life by 2030.
To learn more about 4-H membership and to enroll, visit 4h.unl.edu/enroll.
About 4-H
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident young people who tackle issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Cooperative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. Outside the United States, independent, country-led 4-H organizations empower one million young people in more than 50 countries. In Nebraska, 4-H is present in all 93 counties through clubs, camps, school enrichment, afterschool programs, and special interest programs. Learn more about 4-H at 4h.unl.edu, find us on Facebook at facebook.com/nebraska4h, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/nebraska4h.
