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This page includes relevant information that will help you successfully complete your 4-H project. Information on the secretary and treasurer books is also available here. If you have questions or need help, please feel free to contact the Extension office.
Scholarships & Awards
State & National Opportunities
Douglas County 4-H Leadership
Thursday Blast Newsletters
Educational Resources
Dates
Douglas County 4-H Important Dates
2024-2025 4-H Dates and Deadlines Google Calendar
Other Calendars:
- Douglas County Extension Calendar
- 4-H, Master Gardener, Horticulture, Small Acreage, and anything else our office is working on!
- Front Range Regional Calendar
- Looking for other 4-H/Positive Youth Development Opportunities across the entire Front Range Region? This is a great place to check out what’s going on in our area!
Project Resources
Project Requirements
ALL Douglas County projects are judged using State Fair guidelines. Read these requirements to make sure you include all necessary items and that your project is the correct size and entered in the correct unit. All projects require a record book and the item created. Some projects also require a manual, plans, extra photos, samples of practice work, etc.
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. Manuals ordered through our office must be picked up at our office.
Order ANIMAL Project Manuals Here.
Order GENERAL Project Manuals Here.
Record Books
Updated 2024-2025 Record Books are now available.
*If you cannot open/print Microsoft files please call the extension office at (720) 733-6940 and we can convert them for you! The library also has public computers with the Microsoft suite installed.
ALL record books require labeled photos of the member participating in the project. Please plan ahead to be able to include these photos.
4-H General/Family and Consumer Science/Natural Resources Projects
4-H Animal Project e-Records
- 4-H Animal Project e-Records
- Companion Animal eRecord to be used for Cat, Rabbit, Pocket Pets, Llama/Alpaca, etc.
Single Pages
Are now housed within each record book. If you need additional pages copy and print them as you need. If you have questions or problems, please call the Extension office 720-733-6940.
- Colorado 4-H Secretary Book
- Colorado 4-H Treasurer Book
4-H Project Tip Sheets
New Members
Comprehensive 4-H Guide
Policies for Success 2024-2025
4-H Quick Facts4-H 101 & 102
2025 Dates to be announced!
4-H 101 ~ Discover 4-H
Find the 101 PowerPoint HERE!
Throughout January, we host a series of 4-H 101 classes! This is an introductory presentation about what 4-H is all about, how it works and how to join! There will also be a time period for questions. Current 4-H members, families, and leaders will be there providing expert advice!
4-H 102 ~ 4-H Project Sampler
Find the 102 PowerPoint HERE!
In February, we will host a 4-H 102 Project Sampler Open House! This session will dive deeper into 4-H projects, the wide variety of options we have, and how to go about choosing and completing a project! Similar to the 101 class, there was a lot of information and some great tidbits shared by our current 4-H members, families, and leaders who attended the meetings!
We look forward to offering our live 4-H 101 & 102 classes each year. For any current offerings in our County and for future dates, always check the Douglas County 4-H Dates & Deadlines Calendar found at the top of this page!
4-H 201
4-H 201 ~ 4-H & The County Fair!
Find the 4-H 201 PowerPoint here!
An informational session on all you need to know for 4-H participation in the Douglas County Fair! The ins and outs of the week, what is expected, fun things to do, and more! Whether you are a graduating senior or a first-year member, there is something to be learned!
Leaders
Leaders Resources
- MQA Schedule for Front Range 2023-2024 *Contact Extension Office for most up-to-date list*
- Colorado 4-H Volunteers Orientation
- DougCo is requiring all leaders to have taken in the past FIVE years
- Weekly Thursday Blast Newsletters
- Leaders Council Minutes
- DougCo Club Monthly Financial Worksheet
- County worksheet to help clubs stay organized each month
- Club Chartering Information (State)
- Chaperone Responsibilities (State)
- 4-H Money Matters Fact Sheets (State)
