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4-H Enrollment is OPEN!

Enrollment for the 2026-27 4-H year is now open!

Register at 4honline.com

Pay online HERE

Returning 4-H members will need to register between

October 1st and December 15th.

Registration after December 15th, a Late Fee of $25 will be applied.

Please NOTE: we have moved this deadline to December 15th. Please be sure to mark this on your calendar to avoid late fees.

No Late Fees apply to New Members or Cloverbuds.

Registration will close on March 1st.

Cloverbuds can enroll anytime during the 4-H year.

Fees will remain the same for this next 4-H year

$60 Annual Dues for Members

$40 Annual Dues for Cloverbuds

Achievement Night is thisTuesday, October 6th!

Potluck starts at 5:30 pm

This is a night of fun for us to all come together with our Douglas County 4-H community and celebrate all the achievements from our 2025-2026 4-H year!

• 5:30 Potluck
• 6:15 Cloverbud Graduation
• Awards Ceremony immediately following

The theme chosen by our very own Youth Council is

Wig n Out Achievement Night.

NEW this year - Youth Council will be giving out door prizes, your ticket may be randomly selected. (a maximum of 3 tickets may be earned)

1. Earn a Ticket by wearing a Wig!
2. Earn a Ticket by bringing a Potluck item (Side or Dessert)
3. Earn a Ticket by donating non-perishable food items for our Community Service Food Drive

Youth Council will be providing the Main Dish - Pulled Pork BBQ for the night. Please RSVP and Signup to bring Sides or Dessert items to share. Youth Council will also be providing drinks: Ice Water and Lemonade

RSVP by October 1st so we have enough BBQ for all.



• RSVP to attend and bring Potluck sides/desserts to share HERE

Cloverbuds who will be graduating (turning 8 years old by December 31st), please plan to come to the Cloverbud Graduation ceremony at Achievement Night! Join us for the potluck at 5:30 and get your cameras ready to watch your cloverbud walk across the stage for graduation at 6:15 pm

Council Meetings

Monday, October 5th

at CSU Extension Basement at 6:30 pm

All are welcome

Youth - Join kids from other county clubs to meet for some fun and to plan events for our new 4-H Year!

Adults - plan to join us for the next Council Meeting on October 5th at 6:30 pm. Leaders and ALL Parents are welcome to join us for this meeting. Please come to meet other 4-H parents and family members and share your common interests to support our 4-H youth!

Click the green buttons below to read the Meeting Notes from the September meetings.

Hope to see you there!

Volunteers

Don't forget to re-register at 4honline.com. You must register again each 4-H year. When you register your kids, don't forget to register yourself to volunteer to help support 4-H!

Register Now at 4honline

Fall Online Volunteer Training

Topic: The Art of Engaging with 4-H Youth

Date: Tuesday, October 13, and/or Thursday, October 22

Time: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

All 4-H volunteers are invited to join us to learn and connect as we explore ideas and best practices on engaging with our 4-H members. We will hear from State 4-H Officers as they share their ideas; we’ll share information and tools, and there will be time to visit in small breakout rooms.

Volunteers need only attend one of the two times the training is being offered.

Registration is due by 5:00 p.m. on the day before each training. Please register through 4-H Online under "Events."

Please note, you must be re-enrolled as a Volunteer for 2026-27 to sign up, it only takes a minute to re-enroll as a volunteer.

Thank you,

Colorado 4-H State Office

State Fair Results - General Projects

State Fair Results - Animal Projects

State Shoot Results

(FULL ORION RESULTS)

Colorado State Fair Highlights

CONGRATULATIONS on your Achievements at STATE FAIR!

We would love to share your pictures from state fair shows, contests and state shoot! Please send us your best photos to share or to include in our Achievement Night Photo Slideshow. Email to julie.tanaka@colostate.edu

Greetings Colorado 4-H!

Apply at 4honline.com

The Colorado 4-H State Senate team would like to announce the registration is open for the Colorado Leadership Camp, held in Glenwood Springs November 13-15, 2026. This event is specific to 4-H youth that will be 11-13 during the 2026-2027 4-H year (CURRENTLY 10-12)! 

4-H youth will continue to grow in their leadership skills!

ENROLL by Sept. 29th

Registration Dates for 25-26 4-H Year: September 1-September 29

Cost: $225/person

Date: November 13-15, 2026

Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Theme: Coming Soon!

Payment is due to the Douglas County CSU Extension Office by Oct. 12th.

You must be enrolled/paid for the 2026-27 4-H year by Oct. 12th

Thank you,

Colorado 4-H State Office and Senate Team

Colorado State Shoot

CONGRATULATIONS to all the State Shoot competitors at the

State Shoot contests!

State Shoot Results

(FULL ORION RESULTS)

Outreach

Scholarship Opportunities

The Douglas County Fair Foundation, together with the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, is excited to award two $2,000 scholarships! If you’ve volunteered at the Fair & Rodeo or supported Douglas County’s agricultural and western heritage through at least 20 hours of community service, you may qualify. Eligible applicants include high school students, college students, and those enrolled in certification or trade‑school programs — from automotive and HVAC to cosmetology, culinary, construction, and more. This scholarship recognizes your commitment to our western community and helps you move forward in your educational or career goals. Funds can even be used for tools if you’re in a trade program.

Applications are open now! Submit your form and short essay by October 19, 2026 to be considered. Don’t miss this chance to be recognized for the work you’ve already done for Douglas County’s heritage — and to invest in your future.



www.DouglasCountyFairFoundation.com/Grants-Scholarships



Application Criteria DCFF-Scholarship-Criteria-2026.pdf

4-H Scholarships

Funding the future of

Colorado 4-H youth

Each year, Colorado 4-H and the Colorado 4-H Foundation offer scholarship opportunities to support members in pursuing higher education and career goals. These awards recognize the hard work, leadership, and dedication that youth demonstrate through their 4-H experiences.

https://co4h.colostate.edu/scholarships/



Follow us on Socials

• Connect with us on Facebook in our public and private groups.
• @Douglascountyextension
• @Douglas County, Colorado, 4-H
• Connect with us on Instagram.
• @csudouglascoextension
• Stay up to date with our website! Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming dates.
• https://douglas.extension.colostate.edu/4-h/

CONTACTS

Guinevere Nelson, Director - guinevere.nelson@colostate.edu

Mercedes Glenn, 4-H Animal & Equine Science Agent - mercedes.glenn@colostate.edu

Katy Thomas, Extension Outreach Program Coordinator - katy.thomas@colostate.edu

Sylvia Worcester, Extension Finance and Program Coordinator - sylvia.worcester@colostate.edu

Julie Tanaka, Extension Program Coordinator - julie.tanaka@colostate.edu



Any other inquiries can be sent to: info.douglascoextension@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Closed Fridays

All Blast Submissions Must Be Sent into the Office by 12:00 PM the Wednesday Before You Would Like Your Information Added