4-H Youth Development

4-H is a widely recognized youth development organization that empowers young people through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and skill-building activities. With a focus on the 4 “H’s”, Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, we offer educational programs to all 2nd – 12th graders in STEM, animal science, recreation, and more! Whether you want to learn how to code in our Python class, hit the bullseye in archery, analyze a crime scene, or give a demonstration on how to train a dog, we have a program to suit your student’s interest.

Why join 4-H?

Joining 4-H is an invaluable experience for students, offering a multitude of benefits that extend beyond the classroom. We offer educational opportunities that empower students to take on responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and become confident and capable individuals.

In the competitive landscape of college admissions and future careers, 4-H equips students with a well-rounded set of experiences, preparing them for the challenges ahead. Plus, friends made in 4-H last a lifetime!

Why join 4-H?

Joining 4-H is an invaluable experience for students, offering a multitude of benefits that extend beyond the classroom. We offer educational opportunities that empower students to take on responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and become confident and capable individuals.

In the competitive landscape of college admissions and future careers, 4-H equips students with a well-rounded set of experiences, preparing them for the challenges ahead. Plus, friends made in 4-H last a lifetime!

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4-H is for Everyone.

With a wide array of classes and programs, 4-H ensures that there’s something for every individual, regardless of age, background, or interests. From traditional agricultural pursuits to modern STEM fields, 4-H offers a diverse curriculum that caters to the varied passions of its participants. Whether you’re interested in robotics, community service, drones, or animal science, 4-H has a program to ignite your enthusiasm.

In Williamson County, 4-H stands as a beacon of opportunity, where everyone can find a space to learn, grow, and thrive.

So How Do I Join?

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Pick Your Interests

Take a look at the classes and projects we offer and see what interests your student! Once you’ve looked them over, see if they are year-round or semester-only. Registration periods for semester classes typically run from November – January for Winter/Spring and July – September for Fall.

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Register Online

Register for the classes or group you want your student to join! If it’s during a registration period, you can join a class right away. If not, you can join the interest list for that class to continue getting information about it. Year-round groups, like communications, can be joined anytime.

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Pay for Your Class

If you’ve joined a class, please make sure you pay for your spot as soon as possible after you register! Your spot in the class isn’t reserved until the payment comes through, so please make sure you do so quickly to ensure your student gets into the class! All classes are first come, first serve.

Unleash Your Student’s Potential

With tons of opportunities, events, and more, your student will find their perfect fit with Williamson County 4-H.

Camps

Our annual camps provide both education and fun during the summer months! From pioneer camp to electric camp, there’s something for everyone!

Classes

Classes and project meetings are the backbone of 4-H. These educational opportunities offer invaluable hands-on education to prepare your student for the workforce!

Contests

Contests vary widely in topic to give everyone the chance to compete – and students have the chance to advance to State and even National levels!

Events

Non-competitive events are also a big piece of 4-H. These offer great chances for your student to meet and hang out with new friends while learning something new!

Shows

Shows offer the opportunity for students to showcase the animals they’ve worked hard to raise and prepare for the ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you do not have to live in Williamson County to join Williamson County 4-H, though we do recommend you check out your county’s 4-H program before joining ours.

Being part of 4-H and attending project area meetings (communications, livestock, and horse) are free! Many 4-H events, like International Night, are free as well. If your student wants to show livestock or take a class, there are associated costs, which can be found on their webpages.

Its easy to register your student for 4-H! If you already know what program or class your student would like to be part of, you can sign up on our Google Form here. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay for your class separately on our ag store. Please ensure you do so you don’t lose your spot.

Classes are offered on a semester basis in Fall and Winter/Spring. Some classes are offered in only one semester, while some are offered during both semesters. Details can be found in the webpage for each class.

A 4-H project area is basically a 4-H “focus”. Created to coincide with the 4-H portfolio, a project area serves as the “topic” of the student’s portfolio and educational efforts. We offer project meetings for many of the project areas, and our classes all fit into a project area in some way.

A 4-H class is a hands-on opportunity provided on a semester-based schedule each Spring and Fall. Classes are taught by subject matter experts that work in the industry. Classes often have associated fee, while project area meetings often do not.

A 4-H portfolio is the record of the student’s actions and achievements within a specific project area during their time in 4-H. There are three sections within the portfolio – Leadership, Citizenship, and Project. A student’s efforts are split between these three sections to create a comprehensive and complete record. Every year, completed portfolios can be entered in the Portfolio Contest to compete against other students in their project area. Many scholarship and reward opportunities are tied to Portfolio submissions. It’s the best way to get 100% involved in 4-H!

A class’ topic is not a project area in and of itself, but many of our classes count towards a project area. For example, there isn’t a “Python” project area, but a student in the “Computers and Technology” project area can use that class and other related classes in their portfolio!

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