We will ONLY be holding the 4-H portion of County Fair this year due to Waiver requirements. It is only open to 4-Hers.

Virtual Livestock Auction

• Instructions for using 32Auctions in Word

• Instructions for using 32Aucitons via PDF

• YouTube Video on how to use 32Auctions

Online things to do during the Coronavirus:

• Links and resources from CSU Extension 4-H
• STEM Activities and Projects
• State STEM Tools and Activities
• You Be the Chemist Activities
• Pen Pals in other Countries or with Elderly
• 4-H Hygge Challenge
• FEMA Resources

  • We have started the 30 Day 4-H Hygge Challenge. Each challenge has it’s own social media graphic and there is a blurb below you can share along with the post. Please feel free to use and share as you would like.
    

    “Hygge is the Danish practice of mindfulness and finding joy in the simple things. Join in the 30 Day 4-H Hygge Challenge and share a picture of you completing the challenge along with #4HHygge.”

Welcome to 4-H Youth Development

What is 4-H?

4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

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Teller County 4-H Enrollment

Teller County 4-H enrollment occurs between October 15 and February 28 each year. We have over 100 Projects youth can learn about. Below are the steps to entering your child(ren) into 4-H.   Everything is done online and will likely take 20-30 minutes per child this year and next year, five minutes since all your data will already be in the system.

One of the first things you’ll need to determine is which primary club you want to belong to, which is often based on location and whether the meeting time fits your family schedule.  Woodland Park Pathfinders is located in Woodland Park, Rocky Mountain and Shooting Sports in Divide, Mountain Valley in Florissant, and Hilltop in Cripple Creek.

Once they choose a “club” they will be prompted to select projects.  They can take as many as they want, but the projects meetings are held outside the club environment, typically at the project leader’s home or a location conducive to learning the skills required for the project.  We suggest focusing on only one or two projects the first year so the families can learn all the nuances and opportunities within the 4-H program.

Step-by-step process for enrollment.

1.  Step-by-Step Procedures in PDF Format
2. You’ll go to our 4-H Online Website to enter the information.
3. One of the first things you’ll need to do is add a club. Click here for club information and dates/times of meetings.

2019 County Fair Horse Judging

Support Links for 4-H Success

General Information

• 2020 4-H Projects Youth can Take
• Teller County 4-H Clubs and Meeting Times/Location
• How 4-H is Structured in the County
• Member Handbook for Teller
• Project Support Links for Ensuring Project Success
• Requirements to Complete 4-H Each Year

Animal and Livestock Resources

• Animal E-Record Links
  • Animal Rubrics Used to Score E-Record
• Horse Project Resources
  • Horse Rubric Used to Score E-Record
• Dog E-Record Link
  • Dog Rubric Used to Score E-Record

Indoor Project Resources

• Indoor Project E-Record Links
• Scoresheets Used to Judge Indoor Projects
• Project Requirements from the State
• Indoor Project Requirements
• Judging Guides for Indoor Projects

State and Local 4-H Camps

State Camps

• Colorado Leadership Conference – November each year
• Leadership Development Conference – January each year
• YouthFest – February each year
• State Conference – June of each year

Local Camps

• Dare To Be You – October of each year in Pueblo
• Camp Eagle – Our County Camp on Mother’s Day weekend
• District Retreat – March at Golden Bell in Divide

Other Links

• Colorado 4-H site
• Teller County Fair Information
• Junior Master Gardeners

In addition to more traditional projects of livestock and family consumer sciences, 4-H places an emphasis on the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) projects such as model rockets, robotics, outdoor adventures, GPS/GIS, as well as visual arts  such as graphic design, painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture.

Interested in Becoming a 4-H Volunteer?

Hildred Davis, our 50+ year 4-H Volunteer Leader!

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to become volunteer leaders for the 4-H clubs and projects. You do not need to be an expert, just willing to learn, take the 4-H Volunteer Training and complete a mandatory background check.

Here are the forms and step-by-step procedures to become a 4-H Leader:

1. Email me to let me know you are interested at mark.platten@colostate.edu
2. You need to enroll in 4-H Online. Click Here for Instructions.
3. You’ll have to do a 4-H Background Check.
4. You’ll need to complete a 4-H online training. Click Here for Training
5. Finally, we’ll check the three references you shared in step 2.

4-H is a non-profit, educational program which is open to all youth ages 5-19 without discrimination.

Mark Platten: Teller County Extension Director and 4-H Coordinator
Email: mark.platten@colostate.edu
719-686-7961