General Info

A 4-H club is a place where young people and adults come together for learning and activities!

Charlevoix County 4-H Member Enrollment Form

Charlevoix County 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Form

Youth and adults experience:

fun and meaningful learning experiences
a sense of community
positive relationships with peers and mentors
exposure to diverse ideas and age-appropriate resources
science and exploration of careers related to their interests
opportunities to evaluate their work

4-H is for youth age 5 to 19. Adults age 19 and older can join as volunteers.

4-H clubs and programs happen in every Michigan county. There are many projects to choose from in which youth from cities, suburbs, towns and rural communities can participate.

Some 4-H projects and 4-H programs have additional costs for supplies, equipment, travel, registration fees etc.

Youth 4-H Membership

To join a 4-H club, you just need to find one that works best for your family! Contact Charlevoix County 4-H to get more information about clubs and programs near you.
Be prepared with answers to the following:

What is your name?
What are the names and ages of your children?
What is your address? (We’ll send you a packet of information)
What type of projects is your family interested in pursuing through 4-H?
Are the adults of the family willing to be involved in a leadership role?

Volunteer for 4-H

Just five steps to becoming a 4-H volunteer!

Decide that you have the time and interest to help kids explore and chart positive futures.
Consider volunteering to lead a 4-H group in your community, your local school (before or after school), your church or any other location where there are kids who need positive, committed adult role models in their lives.
Contact a Charlevoix County 4-H program coordinator to find out about your ideas or local opportunities for 4-H involvement.
Complete Michigan State University Extension’s Child Well-Being Volunteer Selection Process. A 4-H program coordinator will be happy to discuss this process with you.
Share your skills, knowledge and talents while having fun with kids, and you’re sure to make a difference in their lives.

Charlevoix County 4-H Council Board Members for 2024-2025

President: Ren Graham
- Youth President: Jax Furgeson
Vice President: Justin Furgeson
- Youth Vice President: Audrey Potter
Secretary: Ashley Bickes
- Youth Secretary: Tinly Richards
Treasurer: Dawn Thayer
- Youth Treasurer: Emma Smith
Silent Auction Co-Chairs: Cody Morrison & Lyddy Morrison
- Youth Silent Auction Reps: Amira Behling, Ryder Crego, Myles Greenman & Jack Thompson
Senior Scholarship Co-Chairs: Lenore Senter, Maddie Graham, Keith Wilson & Gina Bennett
- Youth Senior Scholarship Reps: Abby Potter, Audrey Potter & Kately Wilson
Take A Day On Service-Learning Co-Chairs: Dawn Thayer & Amanda Potter
- Youth Take A Day On Reps: Amira Behling, Myles Greenman, Abby Potter, Audrey Potter & Jack Thompson