Belknap County 4-H

2021 BC 4-h fair

Belknap County 4-H: Something for Everyone


four-H isthe community for everyone. Nosotros practice information technology all – nosotros are in the forest, on the subcontract, on the shooting range, in the garden, making, stitching, engineering, building, leading through service, climbing mountains, and e'er reaching new horizons.

In 4-H, youth complete hands-on projects in areas like agri-science, Stalk, healthy living, and citizenship. four-H'ers receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.

Our program is structured in the form of community clubs and afterschool programs, county-broad events, and SPINs (curt-term programs designed around a SPecific Interest). Whether y'all are looking to join a tight-knit group that meets routinely (a community guild), exist casually involved in something fun and positive (SPINs), or anywhere in between, your children can work on projects in areas of their interest, expand their level of understanding, and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

Interested in Belknap County 4-H? Connect with us


Upcoming Events

  • May fifth, 2022

    Create a Pollinator Garden at the Laconia Public Library 6:00pm - eight:00pm, Well-nigh:

  • May 5th, 2022

    half-dozen:30pm - 7:45pm,

  • May 10th, 2022

    Top-10 Connect 4 Challenge 6:00pm - 7:00pm,  Come and bring together 4-H members in Hillsborough County virtually through Zoom for fun and excitement past playing in the Top-10 Connect iv Claiming!  Brand

  • May 19th, 2022

    Create a Pollinator Garden at the Laconia Public Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm, About:

  • May 21st, 2022

    Learn How to Plant Christmas Trees 10:00am - 1:00pm, Learn to found Christmas Trees!  4-H members and their families can learn all nigh the various species and differences between Christmas Copse and have

  • May 21st, 2022

    Explore the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center with the NH 4-H Ag Ambassadors 10:00am - iii:00pm, ABOUT:

  • May 22nd, 2022

    2022 Belknap and Carroll County 4-H Presents 1:00pm - 4:30pm,

  • May 24th, 2022

    Top-10 Connect 4 Challenge six:00pm - 7:00pm,  Come and join four-H members in Hillsborough County virtually through Zoom for fun and excitement by playing in the Top-10 Connect 4 Challenge!  Make

  • May 31st, 2022

    Create a Pollinator Garden at the Laconia Public Library 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Well-nigh:

  • May 31st, 2022

    Top-10 Connect 4 Challenge 6:00pm - 7:00pm,  Come up and join 4-H members in Hillsborough County virtually through Zoom for fun and excitement by playing in the Peak-x Connect 4 Claiming!  Brand

Events Calendar

There are many opportunities to participate in 4-H in Belknap County!

Join a Club

Many 4-H'ers cull to join a local or county-wide club, which provides opportunities to make new friends, larn from volunteer adult leaders, and gain skills in many project areas. Take a look at the list below of clubs currently agile in our county and and so contact united states of america to let us know if there are any clubs you might be interested in checking out, and we will put you in touch with the club leaders.

Join equally an Contained Member

Maybe you're non necessarily interested in joining a club at this time, and that's OK!  iv-H is committed to bringing you programs wherever yous are. Youth and families who attend county-wide events and SPINs or work on 4-H projects independently are recognized every bit Independent Members.

Observe an Event

At the county level we likewise offer several county-broad events that yous can casually attend and savor. Belknap County 4-H is infamous at the Belknap County Fair every year. County-broad "SPINs" areSpecialInterest courses that are implemented like fieldtrips, workshops, and introduce you to a new hobby or project area, or scaffold more avant-garde concepts in favorite project areas. Check out our Events Agenda to find a short-term program that might interest you!

Volunteer

If yous are interested in volunteering with Belknap County four-H, there are many means to get involved. Have a look our Volunteer Information to find out how you can participate,  whether you are looking for the occasional opportunity to volunteer or a more than all-encompassing delivery.

Interested in joining a 4-H Club in Belknap County? Connect with us to get started.

Daisy Burns

4-H For Service

New Hampton Expanse

Community Service, Leadership, Arts & Crafts, Citizenship, Small Animals, Foods & Nutrition, Exploring 4-H Projects

4-H Clover

Amazing Clovers

Laconia Area

Cloverbuds,  Arts & Crafts

4-H Clover

Barnstead Archers

Barnstead Area

Shooting Sports, Archery

4-H Clover

Barnstormers iv-H Order

Sanbornton Surface area

Equus caballus, Exploring 4-H Projects

Belknap County teens

Belknap County Teen Believers

Laconia Surface area

Leadership, Community Service, Personal Development, Citizenship, Gardening, Career Exploration/Workforce Prep

county horse show

Belknap Equestrians

Center Barnstead Area

Horse, Community Service, Prophylactic

youth with horse

Chapel Valley

Sanbornton Area

Animal Sciences, Horticulture, Community Service

Compass club

4-H Compass Club

Northfield Area

Poultry, Exploring 4-H Projects , Community Service, Arts & Crafts, Leadership, Citizenship, SPIN (Special Interest)

footin' to hootin'

Footin' to Hoofin'

Center Barnstead Area

Arts & Crafts, Exploring four-H Projects

poultry

Gilmanton 4-H

Gilmanton Expanse

Poultry, STEM, Exploring iv-H Projects

4-H Clover

Golden Leaves 4-H

Alton Area

Exploring four-H Projects

4-H'er growing pumpkin

Ohanna 4-H Order

Plymouth Area

Cloverbuds, Arts & Crafts, Small Animals, Exploring four-H Projects

dog

Paws and Outcome

Centre Barnstead Area

Veterinarian Science, Safety, Dog

horse

Shooting star Equestrians

Northfield Expanse

Horse, Veterinary Science, Rubber

4-H Clover

The Woolies 4-H

Sanbornton Area

Exploring 4-H Projects

winnisquam whinnies

Winnisquam Whinnies

Tilton Area

Horse, Poultry, Veterinary Science, Community Service, Leadership, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Public Speaking

Attain out to your local County 4-H team to get started on your 4-H journey!

  • Asst Extension Program Mgr

Belknap Canton 4-H in Action

  • 4-H teen at 4-H Day at UNH

    Every year the University of New Hampshire hosts a 4-H activities day for teens that includes leadership activities.

  • 4-H volunteer

    4-H clubs and programs would non be possible without our dedicated group of volunteers.

  • meet your local legislators event

    4-H hosted a "Meet Your Local Legislators" result for teens.

  • Aurla Lumsden

    iv-H Cloverbud proudly shows her All-time of Show projection at the 2021 Belknap County Fair.

  • 4-H member with her sheep

    4-H member preparing her sheep for the iv-H sheep bear witness at the Belknap Canton Fair.

  • 4-H Members receiving an award

    4-H Members receiving the Rita Clairmont Memorial Award (the most outstanding indoor display exhibit) at the Belknap County Fair.

  • 4-H Horse Show

    4-H members preparing for the 4-H Horse bear witness at the Belknap County Off-white.

In that location are countless ways to support Belknap County 4-H, and no way too small. Thank you for considering supporting the important work we are doing in any of these means.

To support our programs by donating to our 4-H Foundation, yous can make checks payable to the "Belknap Canton four-H Foundation" and send to Belknap County 4-H, 64 Court St., Laconia, NH, 03246. We hope to have a way to have recurring online payments shortly. All donations received go directly to fund Belknap County iv-H programs and scholarships.

Nosotros are ever seeking volunteers to make full a number of different roles. If you are interested, please email karen.deighan@unh.edu.

Belknap Canton Foundation Board Members

To support iv-H programming in Belknap County and to raise funds and provide awards, trips, scholarships, and other incentives to 4-H youth and volunteers in the county.

Youth Leadership Team Advisors

This role will facilitate a program where the teens in the county larn more than about their identity though community improvement projects, social experiences, retreats, planning events, and attending workshops about leadership concepts. Fourth dimension commitment: 2-3 hours per week.

SPIN Facilitators

We are seeking volunteers with interest and feel in special projection areas (examples: hydroponics, maple sugaring, livestock, etc.).

Social club/Project Leaders

To volunteer as a Club leader, projection leader, or SPIN facilitator, in that location is a volunteer awarding and onboarding procedure. Nosotros are here to get you started and guide you through information technology – outset past completing the 4-H Volunteer Application online.

Pathway Committee Members

These volunteers would run into 4-6 times a twelvemonth to help plan county-wide programs in either Agricultural Scientific discipline, Salubrious Living, or STEM pathway areas. These Volunteers get "beginning dibs" on paid trainings, workshops, and certifications that are related to the pathway they are planning for.

Fundraising Collaborator

Nosotros are looking for volunteers to interact on canton-wide fundraisers.

The 4-H Nuts

What is four-H?

iv-H is America's largest youth development organization. The purpose of iv-H is to provide a supportive setting for all youth to pursue the projects and interests they beloved, all while serving the community and gaining valuable life skills.

What do the 4 H's in 4-H hateful?

The four H'southward stand for Head, Heart, Hands,and Health. Our organization'south title is directly continued to our pledge:

"I pledge ... myHead to clearer thinking, myMiddle to greater loyalty, myHands to larger service, and myHealth to better living for my guild, my customs, my state, and my globe."

How old practise y'all have to be to join 4-H?

Our programs are primarily geared towards youth ages 8-18. Nonetheless, nosotros have ways for your five-7-year-olds to participate equally a "Cloverbud." If you are older than 18 and still want to express the iv-H spirit, you can take advantage of our many volunteer opportunities.

How do I find my local county four-H program?

New Hampshire 4-H is the youth evolution program of UNH Cooperative Extension, and our 10 County 4-H Programs in New Hampshire serving youth from all over the country. iv-H operates on many levels of the community. There are events, programs, workshops, and opportunities on both the Canton level and the State level (even the National level). Go started past finding your County 4-H Plan hither. Your canton program is usually the canton where yous live, merely if you are planning to join a iv-H order in a different canton, that canton program will be your home base.

How practice I discover a local 4-H Club?

The listing of Clubs and Afterschool Programs on your County 4-H Program folio is a great identify to start. To get continued with a club, complete our 4-H interest class, and a iv-H staff member will be in touch on to find out more about your interests and put you in bear upon with a Gild Leader that fits your interests and location.

Who leads four-H Clubs?

The all-time people in the globe lead 4-H Clubs. No joke! 4-H Volunteers pb Clubs, and y'all tin can be sure they are truly invested in giving their attending and skills to your children because they exercise it for free. 4-H nationally gets overa billion dollars of fourth dimension and expertise from our Volunteers every yr. Why on earth would they do that? Because giving your children skills and opportunities is incredibly rewarding for them,and 4-H supports and empowers them to make the maximum impact possible. All 4-H Volunteers are supported by a professional staff, including your County 4-H Plan Manager and Field Specialists who are University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension staff members.

What are iv-H Guild meetings similar?

4-H youth piece of work on projects of all kinds within four general program pathways: Agricultural Science, Civic Engagement, Good for you Living, and STEM. Some Clubs specifically focus on one of these pathways. Other Clubs generally dabble in all four. Youth accept opportunities to present and showcase their projects at the canton fairs and other county, state, and regional events – but most of the learning and skill development happens in the Clubs. iv-H Club members build leadership past electing officers and conducting their own business meetings, work together on customs service activities, run into new friends, and of form, take lots of fun.

What if I don't necessarily want to join a social club?

There are still many ways to be involved! 4-H is committed to bringing you programs wherever you are, and maybe joining a Society is non for you at this time. Youth and families who want to attend county-wide events and SPINs or piece of work on four-H projects independently are recognized every bit "independent members" or "participants". Find a 4-H result near you or contact us to become started as a four-H independent member.

How do I officially enroll in 4-H?

4-H Online is our official enrollment database. Registering in 4-H Online allows yous to manage your 4-H clubs and projects, annals your 4-H animals, and sign upward for events. Enrollment as a club member or participant is required to register for your county events and SPINs. If you need assist enrolling, check out our Enrollment Guide for NH Families.

How exercise I get involved as a 4-H volunteer?

There are many different kinds of opportunities to support iv-H through volunteering – see all of them hither. To volunteer every bit a Club leader, project leader, or SPIN facilitator, there is a volunteer application and onboarding process. We are here to get you started and guide you through information technology – start by completing the iv-H Volunteer Application online.

Can parents be involved in iv-H Clubs?

Parents can and should exist involved in 4-H Clubs. Speak to the Society Leader to ascertain the best function for you!

How exercise I start a local 4-H group?

Screened 4-H Volunteers can offset a 4-H group aka "Guild." At that place is a more involved orientation procedure for Club Organizational Leaders that is designed to bring their vision into reality and highlight the actress responsibilities. We are here to get you started and guide yous through it – start by completing the iv-H Volunteer Application online.