Joining Ogemaw County 4-H

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NEW 4-H MEMBERS

If you are new to Michigan 4-H and want to learn more, contact your local 4-H Program Coordinator at 989-345-0692. If you have already connected with a county staff person, or a local club leader, feel free to visit 4-H Online to create a family profile and enroll!

For more information on using 4-H Online 2.0, view the following educational training materials:

4-H Online 2.0 Creating A New Family Profile Video Tutorial

If you need a little help knowing where to started, we will be happy to follow up with you about next steps in the youth enrollment process. We can assist you in identifying opportunities and/or a 4-H club in your community that meets your interest areas and can also speak to you about adult volunteer opportunities!

There is no enrollment fee for Michigan 4-H - so come join the fun!

County Enrollment Deadline: January 5th

Please note that our county enrollment deadline for 4-H animal clubs is January 5th. This deadline is for current 4-H members who are updating their enrollments for the program year. However, families new to 4-H are encouraged to enroll by this deadline as well! This ensures you receive communications about all that 4-H has to offer in the community. You can always add additional clubs, projects, and events after the enrollment deadline.

If you know you want to participate in 4-H, but aren't sure how yet, you are welcome to enroll in the "Ogemaw 4-H (No Club Affiliation)" club and reach out! I'm happy to help you find your place with 4-H Please contact us with any questions at 989-345-0692 or email us at MSUE.Ogemaw@msu.edu.

RETURNING 4-H MEMBERS

If you have previously enrolled in Michigan 4-H, or have an existing family profile in 4-H Online (i.e. you made an account when an older sibling was in 4-H, or participated in 4-H previously, visit 4-H Online to update your enrollment for the current year. If you need a refresher, check out this video on updating existing family profiles: 4-H Online 2.0 Existing Family Profiles Video Tutorial

If you aren't sure whether or not you have an account, please contact your local 4-H Program Coordinator at 989-345-0692 and we can check for you!

Ready to enroll?

Enrollment is handled online through the 4-H Online system. To utilize 4-H Online, you will need:

A computer
Internet access. If you need assistance accessing the internet, please contact your county MSU Extension office.
A valid e-mail address
A web browser

For more information on using 4-H Online 2.0, view the following educational training materials:

4-H Online 2.0 Existing Family Profiles Video Tutorial

4-H Online 2.0 Creating A New Family Profile Video Tutorial

4-H Online 2.0 Volunteer Enrollment Video Tutorial

Ogemaw County Clubs

Please contact us with any questions at 989-345-0692 or email us at MSUE.Ogemaw@msu.edu.

Ogemaw Hills 4-H Shooting Sports

The Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports program has been active for more than 20 years. Youth in more than 70 counties participate in a variety of shooting sports areas every year! Members can learn safety and shooting techniques for a variety of disciplines - in Ogemaw County, the club currently offers archery and BB/air rifle, with hopes to add shotgun in the spring of 2025! Club members learn how to handle equipment responsibly for target practice and hunting and learn respect for the natural environment. Interested in helping out as a volunteer? Please contact us at MSUE.Ogemaw@msu.edu, or 989-345-0692!

The club meets at Rifle Creek Archery Park (2025 M-55, West Branch, MI 48661). Enrollment for the 2024-25 year is anticipated to open in December 2024 or January 2025.

Ogemaw County 4-H Livestock Clubs

Ogemaw County 4-H Dairy "Udder" Club

Topics: Dairy husbandry and showmanship, dairy cattle training/education.
Ages: 5 - 19 (note - age requirements to sell a large animal shall be a minimum of 9 years of age, and a maximum of 19 years as of January 1, 2025. Age requirements are subject to fair board guidelines.

Ogemaw County 4-H Boss Hogs Swine Club

Topics: Swine husbandry and showmanship, swine training.
Ages: 5 - 19 (note - age requirements to sell a large animal shall be a minimum of 9 years of age, and a maximum of 19 years as of January 1, 2025. Age requirements are subject to fair board guidelines.

Ogemaw County 4-H Steak & Tail 4-H Beef Club

Topics: Beef Cattle husbandry and showmanship, beef cattle training/education.
This club is at full capacity at this time.

Ogemaw County 4-H Young Shepherds Sheep & Goat Club

Topics: Sheep husbandry and showmanship, Goat husbandry and showmanship.
Ages: 5 - 19 (note - age requirements to sell a large animal shall be a minimum of 9 years of age, and a maximum of 19 years as of January 1, 2025. Age requirements are subject to fair board guidelines.)

Ogemaw County 4-H Small Animal Club (Rabbit & Poultry)

Topics: Rabbit husbandry and showmanship, poultry husbandry and showmanship, embryology, small animal anatomy.
Ages: 5 - 19 (note - age requirements to sell a small animal shall be a minimum of 8 years of age, and a maximum of 19 years as of January 1, 2025. Age requirements are subject to fair board guidelines.)

Ogemaw County Doggy Dynamics

Topics: Dog obedience, agility, and showmanship.
Ages 5-19 as of January 1, 2025

SPIN (Special Interest, Short-Term) Clubs in Ogemaw County

These clubs vary each year depending on volunteer availability.

Examples: Lego club, baking/cooking, robotics, arts and crafts, sewing. Keep an eye out for new opportunities.

Clubs listed below are not guaranteed and must meet minimum enrollment numbers to occur. We have a wealth of curriculums from Utah State University's Discover 4-H (https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/discover)!

If you see one you like and would be interested in leading it in the community, please contact us at MSUE.Ogemaw@msu.edu or 989-345-0692!

*Fall Craft SPIN Club: October 9, 2024 - November 13, 2024 on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm at the MSU Extension Office 205 S 8th St West Branch, MI 48661