4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

Empowering young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime!

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2025-2026 4-H CLUBS

4-H CLUB ENROLLMENT FORM


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4-H Opportunities

West KY Cloverbud Camp

Access all Camp information that you may need to know! Applications are due May 22nd!

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KY 4-H Teen Conference

Find your spark and build friendships!

Find out how!

West KY 4-H Camp

Access all 4-H Camp information that you may need to know! Applications are NOW available and due by May 19th!

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How does 4-H benefit youth?

4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:

  • Four times more likely to contribute to their communities. 
  • Two times more likely to be  civically active.
  • Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
  • Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology  programs during out-of-school time.
  • 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.

What's Going On?

Express yourself in different ways in Art Club! Club members will choose a few projects to complete at the beginning the year, and they will be able to turn these projects into the State Fair!

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

art kids

Whisk up skills and sweet memories with this new club! This is for ages 11-18.
 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

baking

4-H Beekeeper club will learn all about bees and how to take care of them!
Fun activities, games, and fieldtrips will be involved!

ALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

beekeeping

Help kids find their spark and develop the skills they'll need for tomorrow!

ALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

cloverbuds

New club alert!

From loops to stitches, our hands are busy! 4-H projects are being brought to life with crochet, embroidery and quilting! 
 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

needle work

Youth can show, judge, and learn about poultry. Participate in contests, shows, and fairs all year. You do not have to own any poultry to be in this club! 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

poultry

Join Sewing Club for all fun projects! Practice sewing skills, enter projects into
the State Fair and contribute in community service! 

Youth can learn to sew and show off their creations at the fair and fashion revue! 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

sewing

Participate in rifle, pistol, trap, and archery, with local practices and regional and state opportunities to compete! 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

Registration will be announced in January of each year.

 

Community service, leadership skills, social network and fun skills.

Teen club is all about teamwork and leadership! Join us for leadership and team building activities within Graves County and surrounding areas! This is for ages 11-18.
 

CALL 270-247-2334 OR EMAIL: allisoncroslin@uky.edu

Allison Croslin

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development

(270) 247-2334 allisoncroslin@uky.edu Graves County Extension Office 4200 State Route 45 N, Mayfield, Kentucky 42066

About your agent!

Allison graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics!
Favorite NEP recipe: Very Berry Salsa
Favorite Program: Communications
Spirit Animal: Flying Squirrel
Theme Song: I'm a Believer (Shrek) - Smash Mouth
In a movie about her life, who would she choose to play herself? Molly Ringwald!
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