the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County
Programs
- Harris County 4H Clubs
- Harris County 4H Council
- School Curriculum Enrichment
- Cooperative Extension Program
- 4-H Ambassadors
4-H in Harris County
Resources
Minimum Requirements for 4-H Membership
Age Requirements
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Any youth may become a member of 4-H when he or she has reached 9 years of age or 8 years of age and entered the third grade. "Entered the third grade" is interpreted as September 1 of the year the member is enrolled in the third grade.
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Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H the year they are 8 (and in the third grade) or 9 years of age by August 31st, and have not reached their 19th birthday on or before August 31st.
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Special education youth who are older the 19 and have not graduated from high school may participate in 4-H as members, with approval by the county Extension agent.
Other Membership Requirements
A youth becomes a 4-H member when he/she either completes an individual enrollment form or is included in a group enrollment form. A youth participates in 4-H by belonging to a 4-H club or any recognized unit of membership in the county where he/she resides. Membership cannot be held simultaneously in more than one county or state, but membership may change with residence, as long as the member competes in a given project in only one county or state.
Marriage and parenthood are not a barrier to 4-H membership.
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilary aids, services or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to call 281.855.5600 to discuss specific needs.
It is the policy of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to extend equal opportunities for membership and participation in 4-H activities to all Texas youth according to the provisions of Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1991, provided they meet the minimum requirements for membership. Discrimination in the 4-H and Youth Development Program because of socioeconomic level, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or disability is contrary to the purposes of the the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.