4-H Clubs in Oldham County

4-H Clubs in Oldham County

4-H Clubs in Oldham County

Anyone between the ages of 9-18 may participate in the 4-H program. (Kids under age nine can join 4-H too as Cloverbuds!) Many people have the misconception that you have to live on a farm to be in 4-H. 4-H happens wherever kids are. Oldham County has several types of opportunities for 4-H participation: community clubs, school clubs, and after school clubs. Clubs focus on lots of different interests such as sewing, shooting sports, horses, dogs, cooking, and more! Registration is required to attend club meetings. Meeting dates and times are subject to change due to holidays, school closings, and weather events.

Cloverbuds

If you are in grade K-3, you can be a Cloverbud! Members of this club are exposed to a variety of projects with an emphasis on learning new skills and having fun. Our club strongly encourages 4-H involvement and community service. This club generally meets the third Thursday of the month from September - May. To join this club contact the Leader: Sherry DeCuir at OC4HCloverbuds@gmail.com

Adventure Club

This club is for those ages 9-18 years old who like to explore the outdoors. Youth can learn nature and outdoor living skills at monthly meetings at the OC extension office. Meetings will generally be the second Monday of the month. Some outings for adventures like hiking, indoor rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, day-camping, etc. will be held on a Saturday away from our office. Leaders are Andrew and Chelsea Meredith. Contact oc4hadventureclub@gmail.com or call (502)222-9453 for more information.

Delicious Delights

If you love to cook, come learn how to be the star chef in your kitchen! Members learn the proper techniques to use when preparing foods. This club generally meets the first Monday of the month from September to May, but is subject to change due to holidays. The Monday club is full, but we have added a first Tuesday of the month meeting for new attendees this year. For ages 9-13 years old. Contact the leader, Annette Kennedy for information and to join this club at AnnetteKennedy@bellsouth.net

Poultry Club

Open to youth ages 9 - 18. Meetings focus on the proper care and management of flocks. Topics will include learning the anatomy of a chicken, selecting a breed, winterizing your flock, and more. This club is meeting once a month, generally on the third Monday, from September to May. There may be additional meetings during the summer for those wishing to show at the State Fair. For more information or to join the club, contact leader Andrea Knorr at (513) 479-2650 or knorr_andrea@yahoo.com

Leaders of the Pack Dog Club

This fun and exciting club meets monthly from September to April. Educational programs include a range of canine related topics, such as dog health and care, dog careers, and homemade dog treats, as well as a variety of guest speakers. From the late spring through the State Fair, weekly club meetings help prepare and train members and their dogs for showmanship, agility, and obedience competitions at the State 4-H Dog Show and other county events. Members also participate in community service projects throughout the year. Cloverbuds welcome! For more information or to join the club, contact the leader: Cindy Guenther (502) 648-0534 Woodedfarm@aol.com.

4-H Friends Cloverbuds

4-H Friends Cloverbud Club is the place to make new friends and have so much fun! We will learn about 4-H, enjoy hands-on projects and focus on community service. The 4-H Cloverbud Program is designed for youth in kindergarten through third grade. Come join us! This club generally meets the fourth Monday of the month from September to May. To join, contact leader Katie Kramer at (502) 509-3276 or 4HFriendsCloverbudClub@gmail.com

Clover Explorers

The Clover Explorers is for youth ages 9-13. The Clover Explorers explore a variety of 4-H projects. Most projects will be eligible for fair entry. If you have aged out of the Cloverbuds, this is the club for you. This club generally meets the second Tuesday of each month from September to May. Contact Leader Annette Kennedy for more information and to join this club at AnnetteKennedy@bellsouth.net

Clever Clovers

This club is a group of homeschoolers, ages K-12, who love to explore a variety of interests. This club encourages career exploration, community service, and introducing new skills. Meeting are usually on the second Thursday of each month, and most months there is an additional activity or field trip planned. To join this club, please contact the leader, Sunny Mancuso at (503) 473-1305, or by email at sunnymancuso@gmail.com.

Teen Club

Oldham County’s Teen Club is open to anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 interested in being a community leader. This club focuses on leadership and community service and, of course, having fun! This club will meet monthly from September to May. Contact the leader: Kelly Woods at (502) 222-9453 or at KWoods@uky.edu for more information and to join.

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Ballardsville High Riders Horse Club

Open to horse lovers ages 9—18. Even if you don’t own a horse, the 4-H horse program is a great way to learn about horses and meet other kids who enjoy them. The club will take field trips to learn about horse care, tack care, general horsemanship and riding. Opportunities to participate in horse shows, arts, crafts, photography and academic contests are provided. For more information on meeting dates and times, please contact one of the leaders: Jean Jenkins at (502) 241-4143 or Jean.Jenkins0209@gmail.com or Jackie Olds at (502) 417-7374 or KnobValley@yahoo.com

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Shooting Sports

4-H Shooting Sports promotes growth and development through leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. 4-H’ers learn to safely handle and shoot firearms and archery equipment. Disciplines offered are shotgun, air pistol, pistol, rifle, black powder, and archery. Each discipline meets on a different night of the week from April through September. Join one or all disciplines. Limited spaces available due to size of practice areas. Contact the Coordinator for information on sign-ups: Kellee Gibbs at (502) 741-9311 or OC4HShootingSports@gmail.com