Resources for 4-H is where you will find all the relevant information on how to successfully complete your 4-H project. Information on the secretary and treasurer books are 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
2022-2023 Douglas County 4-H Important Dates
2022-2023 4-H Dates and Deadlines
Other Calendars:
- Douglas County Extension Calendar
- 4-H, Master Gardener, Horticulture, Small Acerage, 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 whats going on in our area!
Project Resources
Manuals
Animal Project Manuals
General Project Manuals
Order your manuals at the links above! Many can also be downloaded for FREE from the CSU website HERE or the Douglas County Website HERE
Record Books
Updated 2022-2023 Record Books are now available at CO4H.Colostate.Edu
*If you cannot open/print Microsoft files please call the extension office at (720) 733-6940 and we can convert them for you!
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, Cavvy, 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.
4-H Project Tip Sheets
New Members
Comprehensive 4-H Guide
Policies for Success 2022-2023
4-H Quick Facts4-H 101 & 102
Check our calendar for 2023 dates here!
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 provide expert advice!
4-H 102 ~ 4-H Project Sampler
4-H 102 – 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 4-H 101 & 102 classes again in 2023. For any current offerings in our County and for future dates always check the Douglas County 4-H Dates & Deadlines Calendar found at the link below!
4-H 201, 202 & 203
4-H 201 ~ 4-H & The County Fair!
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!
May 16, 2023 – at Kirk Hall from 6-7 p.m. to RSVP please click here.
Find the 4-H 201 Powerpoint here!
4-H 202 ~ Livestock at Fair!
An informational session on all you need to know about having livestock at the Douglas County Fair! What you need to bring, what your responsibilities are, and some things to keep in mind as you are getting your animals ready for July!
Be sure to check our calendar for more information about the 2022 dates!
Find the 4-H 202 Powerpoint here!
4-H 203 ~ General Projects & Shooting Sports at Fair!
An informational session on all you need to know about completing your General Project and Shooting Sports Project at the Douglas County Fair! We cover: available contests to sign up for, what you need to bring to Exhibit Day, what your responsibilities are, and some things to keep in mind as you are getting your projects ready for July!
Be sure to check our calendar for more information about the 2022 dates!
Find the 4-H 203 Handout here!
Leaders
Leaders Resources
- MQA Schedule for East Slope/Front Range 2022-2023 *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)
- 2018-2019 Achievement Night Slideshow
- 2019-2020 Achievement Night Slideshow