Montana State University Extension 4-H

 

Welcome to the MSU Extension Big Horn County 4-H Youth Development page!

What is 4-H? 

Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension.  It is the largest out-of-school youth development program in the state, reaching nearly 14,000 youth in all 56 counties and 7 reservations each year.  Kids experience 4-H in a variety of ways through joining community clubs, 4-H camps, state-wide events, and attending in-school or after-school 4-H programs.  

The Montana 4-H Calendar overviews major 4-H events and programming taking place across the state this year. 

Community Clubs 

Big Horn County is home to four community clubs hosted across the area. Are you interested in joining a local 4-H community club? Contact the Extension Office for help finding the club best suited for you.  These clubs support kids in completing a variety of projects from baking, woodworking, and art projects to animal and robotics projects.  The possibilities for projects are endless! 

Our local clubs are: 

  • Big Horn 89ers- Hardin
  • Community Hustlers- Hardin
  • Little Horn Beef Rustlers- Lodge Grass
  • Peg A Way- Custer

School Programming 

Is your school interested in bringing in an Extension Agent to conduct in-school or after-school programming? Please contact us to learn more about how we can bring additional learning opportunities to your school!

4-H Volunteer Leaders 

Are you interested in volunteering with 4-H?  Please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved locally.  

Why 4-H?

According to a 10-year longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, 4-H youth are: 

4-H increases the liklihood of kids to participate in STEM, their communities, and to make healthier choices.

4-H Resources 

National 4-H

4-H Materials 

Club Resources 

Montana 4-H Leader's Handbook
Montana 4-H President's and Vice-President's Handbook
Montana 4-H Treasurer's Handbook
Montana 4-H Secretary's Handbook
Montana 4-H Reporter's Handbook
Montana 4-H Youth Officer Training Handbook

Basic Parliamentary Procedure

 

Additional Club Resources https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/resources/club_resources/officers.html including Montana 4-H Fundraiser guidelines, Yearly 4-H Club Plan, Sample Constitution and Bylaws, etc.

 

Public 4-H Events

Join us every last Tuesday at the Big Horn County Library for Family STEM Night. Bring your kids along and try out some fun 4-H STEM activities as a family!

  • July 28th: Outdoor Exploration 
  • August 25th: Robotics