4-H Clubs
New 4-H members are ALWAYS welcome! Please note that if you wish to participate in the Green County fair, returning 4-H families must enroll by November 1st and new 4-H families must enroll by January 15th. Member re-enrollment occurs in the fall of every year.
So how do I become a member?
You can join 4-H if you are in Kindergarten (5K) through one year past high school.
- Youth in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades can join the “Cloverbud” project; a project specially designed to help youth at this age explore a variety of projects and interests, in a non-competitive environment.
- Youth in 3rd grade and older have a choice of over 60 project areas.
In order to join, just follow these four easy steps:
- First, choose a 4-H club that is best for you and your family (see list below).
- We encourage you to learn about a couple different clubs and maybe even go observe a meeting, before selecting a club to join. Things to consider when choosing the club that is best for you include projects the club is most involved with, when and where the club holds meetings, and the size of the club. You may also choose to belong to a club that some of your friends or family belong to. The choice is entirely up to you! If you would like more information about a club or if you need further assistance please contact the Extension Green County office at 608-328-9440.
- 4-H is a family focused program, where parent attendance is highly encouraged!
- Next, contact the 4-H Organizational Leader of the club you wish to join. Speaking with the leader will help you learn more about the club, its members, the enrollment process, enrollment dues and deciding which projects you would like to participate in.
- Annual enrollment dues are paid to the club by the club’s deadline date. County enrollment dues for returning 4-H families are $15 per member, and additional club and project fees may apply. Financial assistance is also available. Enrollment dues are waived for first year 4-H families!
- The 2023-2024 Green County 4-H Enrollment, Project & Policy Guide provides directions for enrolling online at https://v2.4honline.com and an overview of the available 4-H projects.
- While youth can enroll any time during the year, returning 4-H families must be enrolled by November 1st to be eligible to exhibit at the Green County Fair and new 4-H families must be enrolled by January 15th to be eligible to exhibit at the Green County Fair.
- Then, parents are encouraged to sign up to be a project leader or activity leader. Many parents all chipping in to support the grow and development of our youth is what makes 4-H possible! In order to be eligible to be a leader, adults need to have enrolled online at https://v2.4honline.com and completed the 4-H Volunteer in Preparation (VIP) training.
4. Lastly, start regularly attending meetings and getting actively involved in your 4-H club and projects!
2023-2024 Green County 4-H Clubs
4-H is… Brochure (en Espanol)
| 4-H Club | Day | Time | Major Club Activities | Location | Contact Person |
| 1. Browntown Busy Beavers | 2nd Sunday | 4:30pm | May Baskets, Halloween Pumpkin Party, Christmas Community Service | Browntown Civic Center | Mark & Katy Dickson, 214-3525 |
| 2. Cheese Country Clovers | 3rd Sunday | 1:30pm | Focus on youth leadership development, community service at nursing home, serving and honoring veterans | Green County Justice Center, Monroe | Andrea Waski, 445-5443 Heather Watson, 558-5122 |
| 3. Clarence Bridge Pioneers | 2nd Sunday | 6:00pm | 1st Baby of 4-H Week Basket, Valentines and Cookies to Nursing Homes, Christmas Party collection for food pantry, May Day Baskets | Spring Grove Town Hall, Brodhead | Tyler Sievers, 897-1967 Val Wymer, 897-8098 |
| 4. Clarno | 3rd Sunday | 4:00pm | Community Service with Green County residents | Location varies by month (Monroe Area) Contact leader for location | Nicole Ruegsegger, 214-8182 |
| 5. Dayton Dairylanders | Odd Months – 2nd Sunday Even Months – 2nd Monday | 4:00pm 6:30pm | Fall Fest and UFO Days cheese curd sales, January family potluck & bowling party | Belleville School/Exeter Park, Belleville | Kristi Pulvermacher, 608-516-7018 Amy Krajeck, 712-8826 |
| 6. Decatur | 2nd Sunday | 6:00pm | Community Service within Brodhead | Albrecht Elementary School, Brodhead | DeAnne Larson, 214-2342 Rachel Wenzel, 558-2054 |
| 7. Dougherty Creek | 3rd Sunday | 3:00pm | Apple Pie making, Ice Cream social at Dairy Queen Crowning | Argyle EMS building or Argyle Legion Park | Lisa Holcomb, 574-1578 Heather Siedschlag, 558-8980 |
| 8. Hiawatha | 2nd Sunday | 2:00pm | Food pantry donations, Holiday crafts | Green County Justice Center, Monroe | Dannielle Schneider, 354-5434 DarLyne Schneider, 473-2281 |
| 9. Jolly Mixers | 3rd Monday | 7:00pm | Adopt a highway, club picnic/swimming party, food stand at auctions and events | Albany Lions Building | Liz Niemeier, 426-1984 Michelle Monson, 778-6710 |
| 10. Juda Jolly Juniors | 2nd Sunday | 1:00pm | Service Projects | Juda Community Center or Juda Public School | Rhonda Bartels, 214-7654 |
| 11. New Glarus | 2nd Sunday | 7:00pm | Summer Picnic, Card making and caroling for nursing home residents, New Glarus Home Birthday Party | Swiss UCC Church, New Glarus | Eileen Horn, 636-9107 |
| 12. Next Generation | 2nd Sunday | 1:30pm | Highway and state park clean up, pool party, Pumpkin Patch Day, Christmas Party | Monroe Methodist Church | Deb Myers, 934-5460 |
| 13. Spring Grove Honest Workers | Contact Leader for date | 7:30pm | 1st Spring Baby Basket, May basket to a needy family, Township flowerbeds | Juda Public School | Jody Makos, 608-293-1955 |
| 14. Washington Center | 3rd Sunday | 6:00pm | Annual Summer Picnic, Yearly Service Project, Winter Potluck and Game Day | Monticello Schools Cafeteria or Monticello Village Park | Ann Goers, 712-9955 Dawn Smith, 712-2073 |
| 15. York | 3rd Sunday | 6:00pm | Close working with food pantry, Hwy clean up, decorate the Blanchardville for Dairy Month | New Hope Lutheran Church, Blanchardville | Kristin Welhouse, 212-3193 Amy Barnes, 574-8588 |
| 16. Young Americans | 2nd Monday | 6:00pm | Valentine’s cookies for shut ins, highway clean up, flowers at Pleasant View, major emphasis of “Where Our Food Comes From” | St. John’s UCC Fellowship, Monroe | Laura Vosberg, 558-6369 Barb Buetow, 851-0982 Tonya Gratz, 558-6482 |
- Contact the Ellen Andrews, Green County 4-H Youth Development Educator, at 608-328-9440 for more information on Green County 4-H Clubs in your area.
Ellen Andrews
4-H Youth Development Educator
Extension Green County
2841 6th Street
Monroe, WI 53566-9397
Office Phone: 608-328-9440
After Hours Cell#: 608-352-0242
