Douglas County 4-H Projects and Contests
A key principle of the 4-H program is learning through direct experience. There are over 60 project areas available, including Dogs, Horses, Livestock, Electricity, Rabbits, Clothing, Knitting, Foods, Leadership, Model Rockets, Poultry, Woodworking, Wildlife, Shooting Sports, Photography, Entomology, & Gardening (to name a few) where each member can find an area of personal interest. Find information about various projects & related workshops listed below.
- 2024-2025 DC 4-H Project List
- 4-H Project Information Sheets
- Colorado State Fair Exhibit Requirements
- These requirements are also used to judge projects at the Douglas County Fair each year.
Manuals
Many projects require that a completed manual be turned in along with the record book and item created. Please plan ahead so your member has time to complete their manual.
Many can be ordered or downloaded for FREE from the CSU website HERE.
You can also order manuals from Shop 4-H. Shop 4-H carries curriculum for many states, so be sure to order the exact manual listed for your unit in the State Fair requirements.
If you can’t find your manual in either place, you can place an order through our office.
Order ANIMAL Project Manuals Here.
Order GENERAL Project Manuals Here.
E-Record Books
Follow this link and click on your corresponding project area for E-Record Books. Please note that every record book will require photographs of the member and project, so take photos throughout the project.
Project Information
 | Companion Animals Rules and Regulations, Events and Other Resources for Dogs, Cats and Rabbits |
| Horses Rules and Regulations, Testing, Events and Other Resources. |
 | Livestock Rules and Regulations, Testing, Events and Other Resources. |
 | Shooting Sports Certifications, Release and Certification Forms, Shooting Events. |
 | Family & Consumer Sciences Clubs and Projects, Contest Results, Information about Family and Consumer Science Programs. |
 | General/Natural Resources Clubs and Projects, Contest Results, Information about General and Natural Resources (STEM) Programs. |
 | County Projects Clubs and Projects, Contest Results, Information about County Project Programs. |
Douglas County 4-H Contests
In addition to projects, 4-H also has a variety of contests! Members participate in Contests locally in Douglas County and can qualify for State contests!
- Colorado 4-H Contest Requirements
- These requirements are also used at Douglas County Contests each year.
 | Super Saturday "Super Saturday" information is coming soon! Join us for Super Saturday to enjoy a day of awesome contests TBA ~ Cake Decorating Contest, Creative Cooks Contest, Speech & Demo Contest |
 | Rocket Fly Day June TBA |
 | Fashion Review More Information Coming Soon |
Douglas County Fair
The Douglas County Fair and Colorado State University Extension are separate entities. We are thankful for this collaboration which allows 4-H youth the opportunity to exhibit projects in the Youth Department of the Douglas County Fair. For many, this educational experience is often the highlight of the 4-H year.
See New Member Resources for info about exhibiting at fair. Click the New Member tab at this page.
