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
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.
4‑H is a Community for all Kids
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.
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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.
- Step-by-Step Procedures in Word Format
- You’ll go to our 4-H Online Website to enter the information.
- 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
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
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:
- Email me to let me know you are interested at mark.platten@colostate.edu
- You need to enroll in 4-H Online. Click Here for Instructions.
- You’ll have to do a 4-H Background Check.
- You’ll need to complete a 4-H online training. Click Here for Training
- 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