Being a member of a 4-H club gives children year-round involvement, and without question, provides them with the most well rounded 4-H experience. As a club member, children develop leadership skills, public speaking skills, and social skills as they participate in monthly club meetings, community service projects, citizenship activities, and club outings.

Volunteer Led: 4-H Clubs are organized in communities throughout Salt Lake County. Clubs are led by parents and community volunteers who have been screened and trained by Extension personnel. Since 4-H is a family program, parents and guardians are actively involved at club functions and meetings.

Grades: Generally, clubs are organized for members in four different grade divisons: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12; however this varies from club to club. The club experience tends to be better if the members are close in ages.

Meetings:  Most clubs meet once a month in the evenings, or after school. Membership in a 4-H club is free, and there are no uniforms to purchase. A typical club meeting will include opening pledges, a short business meeting led by club officers to allow members to discuss future activities, a hands-on learning activity, and social time, which often includes recreation and refreshments. Meetings usually last 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, depending of the members' ages.

Projects:  Club members and parent helpers select the projects they will explore during the year. One club might learn about bats and make a bat box, another club might make electric lamps and learn about circuits, still another might learn how to force narcissus bulbs and make flowerpots to donate to an area assisted living home.