4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth Development
4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
What is 4-H?
4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. Extension agents and volunteers take the results of university research and explain it in such a way that different age groups can learn and apply the information to their own lives. Kentucky 4-H believes in providing positive youth development experiences that all youth to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.
4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. The four H's represent the idea of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. These are the values members work on through fun and engaging programs.
Head Managing, Thinking
Heart Relating, Caring
Hands Giving, Working
Health Being, Living
2023 Jefferson County 4-H Camp
Camp Dates: Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2, 2023
Cost: $350 for campers & CITS, $175 for Teens
Adults Needed: We are looking for adults 18+ - please email me if you have questions
Online fees: Eventbrite’s fees have gone up this year. We ask that you pre-register and pay the $100 deposit through Eventbrite – but you can pay your balance with a check or money order (or if you are ok with the extra fees – you are welcome to pay in full through Eventbrite). https://tinyurl.com/bddy4byt
Current 4-H Clubs & Programs
Jefferson County 4-H Library Programs
Southwest Library 4-H Club with Officers
9725 Dixie Highway, 40272
1st Tuesday ~ 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m
Feb. 7 Mar. 7 Apr. 4
Jeffersontown Library 4-H Homeschool Program
10635 Watterson Trail, 40299
3rd Tuesday ~ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jan- 17 Science in the Kitchen
Feb. 21 - Science in the Kitchen
Mar. 21 Science in the Kitchen
Apr. 18 Science of Herbs & Tasting
Northeast Library Art Club
15 Bellevoir Circle, 40223
1st Thursday ~ 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 2- Water Colors
Mar. 2- Clover Art
Apr. 6 Upcycling
May 4 Garden Décor
Northeast Library 4-H Cooking
15 Bellevoir Circle, 40223
2nd Thursdays ~ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 9 March 9 April 13 May 11
Iroquois Library 4-H Homeschool Club
601 W. Woodlawn Avenue, 40215 2nd Thursday ~ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 21 - Popcorn Micro Greens
Mar. 9 Carbon Footprint
Apr. 13- All About Herbs
Southwest Library Teen Night, Art and Photography
9725 Dixie Highway, 40272 3rd Monday's ~ 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m
Feb. 20 - Bubble Art
Mar. 21- Clover Photo/Clover Art
Apr. 18- Upcycling
Middletown Library 4-H Teen Club
12556 Shelbyville Rd, 40243 3rd Tuesday ~ 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jan. 17- Bubble Art
Feb. 21 - Circle Drawing
Mar. 21- Key Chain
Apr. 18- Dog & Cat Toys
South Central Library 4-H Cooking
7300 Jefferson Blvd, 40219
4th Tuesday ~ 3:30-4:30
Jan. 24 Feb. 28 Mar. 7 April 25 May 23
4-H Cloverbud Programs 6yr-8yr olds
Jan. - Antarctica Feb. - Europe Mar. - Australia Apr. - Earth Day
Southwest Library ~ 2pm-3pm, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8
J-Town Library ~ 1pm-2pm Jan. 23, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17
Iroquois Library ~ 1:30pm-2:30pm Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25
Jefferson County 4-H Community Programs
4-H Teen Club
In-Person and Virtual 1st Thurs each month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For any teen age 13 and up.
Email Kjmcdo4@uky.edu to get on the email distribution list.
4-H Photography Club
Riverside Farnsley-Moreman 7410 Moorman Rd, 40272
4th Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25
Jefferson County 4-H Horse Club
We offer 3 horse clubs throughout the county. Please contact Kelly Smith at Kjmcdo4@uky.edu for more horse club information.
4-H Fair Days
4200 Gardiner View Avenue, 40213
3rd Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00pm
Jan. 19 - Fudge
Feb. 16 - Bottle Cap art
Mar. 16 - Snickerdoodle Cookies
Apr. 20 - Fun with Photography
May 18 - Brownie & Fair Talk
4-H STEAM Lab
4200 Gardiner View Avenue, 40213
3rd Tuesday~ 4:30-5:30
Jan. 17 Feb. 21 Mar. 21 Apr. 18
4-H Art Club Farm Bureau Building
In-Person and Virtual 4200 Gardiner View Avenue, 40213
2nd Tuesdays ~ 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 10- Letter Art
Feb. 14- Abstract Hearts
Mar. 14- Rainbow Paintings
Apr. 11- Color Wheel Art
4-H Garden Club
4200 Gardiner View Avenue, 40213
3:00 - 4:00pm
Mar. 6 & and Mar 20
Apr. 10 & 17
May 1 & 15
June 5 & 19
FUTURE PROGRAMS
There are several additional programs Jefferson County 4-H is planning for the 2022-2023 Program Year. Keep your eyes open for these additional programs coming soon!
- Wilderness Club
- Coding Sphero's Project Days
2022-2023 Jefferson County 4-H Enrollment
Jefferson County 4-H Enrollment
2022-2023 Enrollment Form (fillable)
Please complete both pages
Return completed enrollment form to the Jefferson County Extension Office or save and email it to chanda.hall@uky.edu.
There's a NEW way to enroll in Jefferson County 4-H! An Online Enrollment option is now available for families who would like to enroll themselves in the Jefferson County 4-H Program. Visit http://v2.4honline.com/ and follow the directions in the Guidebook below to complete your 4-H Enrollment. If you have any questions regarding 4-H Enrollment please contact the Jefferson County Extension Office 502-569-2344.
Click here to register (must also fill out enrollment form above or register through 4-H Online - links are above)!
How does 4-H benefit youth?
4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:
- Four times more likely to contribute to their communities.
- Two times more likely to be civically active.
- Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
- Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time.
- 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.
Chanda L. Hall
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 clhall1@uky.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Ami Koralia
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 ako275@uky.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Karen Kummer
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 karen.kummer@uky.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Louis Milligan
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 louis.milligan@kysu.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Kelly J. Smith
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 kelly.mcdonough@uky.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Patrice Thompson
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 patrice.thompson@kysu.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877Donna H. Thompson
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
(502) 569-2344 dhthom2@uky.edu Jefferson County Extension Office 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40213-1877
