4-H Youth Development
Welcome to the MSU Extension Big Horn County 4-H Youth Development page!
What is 4-H?
Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It is the largest out-of-school youth development program in the state, reaching nearly 14,000 youth in all 56 counties and 7 reservations each year. Kids experience 4-H in a variety of ways through joining community clubs, 4-H camps, state-wide events, and attending in-school or after-school 4-H programs.
The Montana 4-H Calendar overviews major 4-H events and programming taking place across the state this year.
Community Clubs
Big Horn County is home to four community clubs hosted across the area. Are you interested in joining a local 4-H community club? Contact the Extension Office for help finding the club best suited for you. These clubs support kids in completing a variety of projects from baking, woodworking, and art projects to animal and robotics projects. The possibilities for projects are endless!
School Programming
Is your school interested in bringing in an Extension Agent to conduct in-school or after-school programming? Please contact us to learn more about how we can bring additional learning opportunities to you school!
4-H Volunteer Leaders
Are you interested in volunteering with 4-H? Please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved locally.
Why 4-H?
According to a 10-year longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, 4-H youth are:
