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How to Join Palm Beach County 4-H Youth Programs

Original title: Cooperative Extension - 4-H Youth

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What This Bill Does

This guide outlines the mission, age requirements, and enrollment process for the Palm Beach County 4-H youth development program. It provides instructions for finding local clubs, registering online, and understanding the annual membership fees.

Why it matters

Residents can enroll youth ages 5-18 in local 4-H clubs to participate in educational and skill-building activities for an annual fee of $25 for members ages 8-18.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Youth ages 5-18

They are eligible to enroll in 4-H programs and participate in club activities.

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Parents/Guardians

They are responsible for enrolling their children and are encouraged to register as volunteers.

Key Facts

The 4-H program is open to youth ages 5-18.
Age groups are defined as: Cloverbuds (5-7), Juniors (8-10), Intermediates (11-13), and Seniors (14-18).
A child's 4-H age is determined by their age on September 1st of the current 4-H year.
The annual membership fee is $25 for youth ages 8-18.

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Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) and adult volunteers do not pay a membership fee.
Enrollment must be completed through the 4-H Online system.
Youth are encouraged to participate in no more than 2-3 clubs.
The Palm Beach County 4-H office is located at 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is my child's 4-H age calculated?

A child's 4-H age is their age as of September 1st of the current 4-H year.

Is there a cost to join 4-H?

There is a $25 annual membership fee for youth ages 8-18. (ages 5-7) and adult volunteers do not pay a fee.

Can my child join more than one 4-H club?

Yes, youth are allowed to join more than one club, though it is recommended to participate in no more than 2-3.

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Connected Entities

Palm Beach County 4-H, University of Florida

OrganizationPalm Beach County 4-H“Local branch of the 4-H youth development program.”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Florida“Provides expertise and resources for the Florida 4-H program.”Map →

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