Collin County 4-H Clubs

Collin County 4-H Clubs is a youth development organization in Texas serving young people ages 5-18 through hands-on learning experiences and community service projects.

Collin County 4-H is part of the national 4-H Youth Development program, administered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. The organization provides structured learning opportunities across numerous project areas including livestock, veterinary science, STEM, leadership, and community engagement.

4-H clubs meet regularly throughout Collin County and welcome new members. Youth can join existing clubs or help establish new ones with adult volunteer support. Membership requires registration through 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in.

Collin County 4-H offers diverse project areas:

• •Livestock Projects - Animal husbandry, showing, and care
• •Veterinary Science - Curriculum leading to veterinary assistant certification (ages 12+)
• •Record Books - Documentation of annual project achievements for county and district contests
• •Photography - Photo competition and skill development
• •Food & Nutrition - Food Challenge competitions
• •Leadership & Service - Community engagement through the "Celebrate the Possibilities" Petting Zoo and other outreach events
• •Summer Camps - Multi-day educational experiences

Members compete in county, district, and state-level contests including photography, record book judging, and food challenges. Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.

For membership information and club details, contact Amanda Parks, 4-H Youth Development Agent, at 972-548-4232 or [email protected]. Kristy Grudza at 972-548-4232 ([email protected]) provides administrative support and can answer questions about club chartering and management.