1.  First, you will need to pick a 4-H club that you want to join. There are 19 4-H Clubs in Warren County for families to choose from. Take a look at the clubs in your community. Consider where and when a club meets and how that will work for your family. Visit the clubs that you are interested in. Make sure you call ahead before you attend a meeting to let the leader know you’ll be coming and to make sure that the meeting date or time hasn’t been changed for a special event.

2.  Once you've selected a club, let the club leader know you plan to join.  He or she will be able to provide you with the 4-H Enrollment Form, or you can print one off the web. Don't forget to print off the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics and the Medical Form as well.

3.  Pick your Projects. There are over 50 project areas to choose from!  Use the Pick a Project Paper to help you decide which projects you would like to enroll in. If you need help selecting your projects, call  the Extension Office at 961-6237 or e-mail at jmrouse@iastate.edu

4. Fill out the 4-H Enrollment Form, the Medical Form and sign the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics. Return them both to your club leader or to the Extension Office no later than January 15th. 

5.  Read the 4-H Family Newsletter! Everything you need to know is in the 4-H Newsletter. The office uses the newsletter as a major form of communication with families. 

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! Contact the Extension Office at 961-6237 or e-mail jmrouse@iastate.edu or edging@iastate.edu