MSU Extension Saginaw County

Saginaw 4-H has a variety of community clubs to join! Please see below for a complete list of the current active 4-H community clubs in Saginaw County.  

JOIN A 4-H CLUB
1.  Look through the club directory.
2. Contact the club leader(s) to inquire about how to join and to get club-specific information.
3. Choose a primary Club(s) to join.  Youth can enroll in more than one 4-H Club.
4. Enroll in 4-H Online once you have spoken to the club leader(s) and select the club you want to join.

SAGINAW 4-H CLUBS BY ANIMAL - OTHER

(Club Directory updated November 3, 2025)

SAGINAW 4-H CLUBS

BRADY COMMUNITY 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning
Projects: Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Expressive Arts, Introductory 4-H Projects (Cloverbuds)
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Sunday at 6:00pm - Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Pennie Tomac
Contact: 989-233-5126

 

DUSTY DUDES 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Saginaw County Fairgrounds)
Projects: Beef, Community Service, Horticulture, Introductory 4-H Projects (Cloverbud), Plant Science, Swine, Veterinary Science.      
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Teri Symons
Contact: 989-277-1185 or email my4farmboys@gmail.com
Leader: Stephanie Zelinko
Contact: 989-640-4095 or email smzelinko@gmail.com

FRANKENMUTH AREA PATRIOTS 4-H CLUB
Location: Frankenmuth
Projects: Agronomy, Beef, Birds and Poultry, Community Service, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Horticulture, Leadership Development, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine. 
Other: Petting Zoo, Apple Pie Fundraiser, and Pretzel Bake, Livestock Showmanship, and Seed Library
Enrollment: Enrollment open until November 1^st (contact leader for availability after that date)
Dues: Check with leader
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Jenny Laux
Contact: 989-652-4837 or email jlaux618@gmail.com
Leader: Mandy Coats
Contact: 989-780-6424 or email mandycoats@rocketmail.com

KEEPING IT COUNTRY 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning
Projects: Beef, Rabbits/Cavies, Sheep, Swine
Other: Ice cream social at fair, picnics, and parties.
Enrollment: Enrollment Open Until January 1^st (contact leader for availability after that date)
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 1^st Sunday of the month at 4:00pm.
Leader: Dianne Milledge
Contact: 989-307-8129 or email ddmfam1@yahoo.com
Leader: Jeri Birchmeier
Contact: 810-397-3012 or email jaw404@hotmail.com

FRANKENMUTH PACESETTERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Vassar, MI (Sohn Rd) or Frankenmuth, (Reese Rd)
Projects: Beef, Clothing and Textiles, Dogs, Food and Nutrition, Goats, Leadership Development, Poultry Science/Embryology, Rabbits/Cavies, Sheep, Small Animals/Pocket Pets, Swine, Wildlife and Fisheries, Shooting Sports (archery and rifle)
Other: Livestock activities, fundraisers, social events, petting zoos
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Jennifer Specht
Contact: 989-482-9771 or email jenniferspecht76@gmail.com

PAWSOME PUPS 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Saginaw County Fair Grounds)
Projects: Dogs, Dog Workouts (Agility, Obedience, Showmanship, Rally Training)
Other: Fundraising, Holiday Parties, Fair, State Dog Show
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 1^st Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm
Leader: Laura Hoover
Contact: 989-721-0512 or email laurasue700@gmail.com
Leader: Heather Shoopman
Contact: 989-284-7349

READY RIDERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Saginaw County Fairgrounds)
Projects: Horse and Pony, Horseless Projects, Beef, Birds and Poultry, Dairy Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Poultry Science/Embryology, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, open to all projects.   
Other: Fundraising and horse shows
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Every 3^rd Sunday of the month
Leader: Amber Lucynski
Contact: 989-245-2462 or email amberlucynski4h@gmail.com
Leader: Nicole Luna
Contact: 989-324-0508 or email nicoleluna4h@gmail.com
Leader: Melisa Albrecht
Contact: 989-245-3819

MARVELOUS MAKERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Saginaw
Projects: Clothing and Textiles, Expressive Arts, Life Skills, Sewing, Scrapbooking, Card Making, other craft projects
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: $10/year
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Heather Shoopman
Contact: 989-284-7349 or email hashoopman@gmail.com
Leader: Amy Winslow
Contact: 989-980-0187 or email winslowcrew@outlook.com

RED BARN CREW 4-H CLUB
Location: Schomaker Farms, Leddy Rd, Saginaw
Projects: Ag in the Classroom, Beef, Birds and Poultry, Goats, Introduction to 4-H Projects (Cloverbud), Leadership Development, Outdoor Education, Poultry Science/Embryology, Sheep, Swine
Other: Produce and Livestock activities
Enrollment: Open through March 1
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Taylor Schomaker
Contact: 989-274-5557 or email schomakerfarms@gmail.com

RISING STAR EQUESTRIANS 4-H CLUB
Location: Freeland
Projects: 4-H Proud Equestrian Program (PEP) A therapeutic horseback riding program for people with disabilities that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.  Other Activities include: fundraising and fair projects.
Enrollment: Open through June
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: July 2026 - Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Tina Bennett
Contact: 989-274-5466 or email Bennettmapleview@aol.com

SAGINAW COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Burt, MI or Saginaw County Fairgrounds
Projects: Rabbits and Poultry
Enrollment: Open until October 31 (contact leader for availability after that date)
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules
Leader: Kristin Bolan
Contact: 810-569-3847 or email kristin.bolan@yahoo.com

STONEY RIVER 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning (Lions Club)
Projects: Birds and Poultry, Cats, Community Service, Dogs, Goats, Horse and Pony, Horseless Projects, Horticulture, Introductory 4-H Projects (Cloverbud) Leadership Development Life Skills, Plant Science, Poultry, Rabbits/Cavies, Sheep, Small Animals/Pocket Pets, Veterinary Science, Wildlife and Fisheries, Shooting Sports.  Other: Tractor Shows, Family Fun Day, Fundraisers, Games.
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Contact Club Leader for meeting schedules.
Leader: Kimberly James
Contact: 989-245-1575 or email kimberkay13@gmail.com

STRAIGHT N ARROW 4-H CLUB
Location: Chesaning
Projects: Shooting Sports - Archery
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: Sundays at 7:00pm
Leader: Ryan Cragg
Contact: 989-875-9468 or email rcragg90@gmail.com
Leader: Jalinda Cragg
Contact: 989-413-6034 or email jcragg91@gmail.com

SUNNY SIDE UP 4-H CLUB
Location: Saginaw (Bridgeport-Spaulding School District)
Projects: Poultry, Leadership, Community Service
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Leader: Amy Christianson
Contact: christiansona@gobearcats.net
Leader: Cayhleen Hartley
Contact: hartleyc@gobearcats.net

TAYMOUTH TROTTERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Burt, MI
Projects: Rabbits and Cavies
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm.
Leader: Ashley Reed
Contact: 989-860-0639 or email Ashely.reed0017@gmail.com
Leader: Samantha Reed
Contact: 989-780-0429 or email samreed0627@gmail.com

WESTSIDERS 4-H CLUB
Location: Hemlock (St. Peters Lutheran School)
Projects: Beef, Birds and Poultry, Clothing and Textiles, Dairy Cattle, Dogs, Expressive Arts, Food and Nutrition, Goats, Horticulture, Introductory 4-H Projects, Poultry Science/Embryology, Rabbits/Cavies, Sheep, Swine, Veterinary Science. 
Other: Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo
Enrollment: Open All Year
Dues: None
Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Sunday of the month at 1:00pm
Leader: Marie Tessin
Contact: 989-615-7406 or email brusemarie@aol.com
Leader: Shana Newton
Contact: 989-284-9065 or email 22602newton@gmail.com

Have questions about joining 4-H or need assistance? Contact the Saginaw 4-H office at 989-907-6500 or email gathstac@msu.edu.