Current 4-H Members ENROLL
Enrollment is now open! Don’t forget to re-enroll.
You must be enrolled by November 22nd if you are a Market Beef Project Member and ALL returning members must be enrolled by December 31st.
4-H Code of Conduct
The 4-H Code of Conduct must be signed every year in 4honline. All members, leaders, parents or other adults participating in any 4-H event and/or activity must follow the Code of Conduct.
COLORADO 4‐H CODE OF CONDUCT
4-H members, leaders, parents, and other adults participating in 4-H activities will:
1. Adhere to program rules, curfews, dress codes, policies, and rules of the facility being used.
2. Conduct themselves in a courteous, respectful manner, use appropriate language, exhibit good sportsmanship,
and provide positive role models.
3. Abstain from illegal behaviors, use of alcohol, illegal or illicit drugs, and tobacco during 4-H events and activities.
4. Fully participate in scheduled activities.
5. Respect other’s property and privacy rights.
6. Abstain from child abuse (physical and/or verbal) and harassment.
7. Accept personal responsibility for behavior including any financial damage.
8. Be responsible for any financial damage caused by inappropriate behavior.
9. Adhere to rules of safety.
Consequences for violating any part of this code of conduct may include, but are not limited to: removal from participation in the event in which the code of conduct has been violated (at the individual’s expense); sanctions on participating in future 4-H events; forfeiture of financial support for the event; removal from offices held, etc.
Behavior outside of 4-H activities can affect “member in good standing” or “volunteer in good standing” status.
It is the responsibility of all program participants to reinforce the code of conduct and intervene when necessary to enforce the rules
Park County Fair Book
Rules for County Fair and classes can be found in the Fair Book. Each 4-H family will be given an updated Fair Book prior to Fair, it is your responsibility to know the rules governing your exhibit and/or project.
Exhibit Requirements can also be found on the CSU State Fair Requirements webpage
Events for Current Members
- Leadership Development Conference (LDC): Leadership Development Conference is an opportunity for 14-18 year olds to experience Citizenship first hand through a variety of opportunities to explore legislation, meet with State legislators, and to interact with their peers. LDC is held at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver. LDC is held in conjunction with 4-H Day at the Capital, where youth get to spend the morning at the State Capital, sometimes they even get to meet with the Governor. Typically held the last weekend in January with 4-H Day at the Capital on Monday.
- Youth Fest: The State 4-H Senate officer team plans and conducts a camp for 4-H members ages 9-13. Youth will be able to participate in many different activities throughout the weekend including the famous “Dancing” workshop. Youth learn valuable skills that youth can take back and utilize in their counties. The camp usually takes place in early February, from Friday night through Sunday morning at Ponderosa Camp grounds in Larkspur.
- State 4-H Conference: State Conference is the hallmark youth conference in Colorado. Youth participate in a number of workshops and leadership building activities, as well as compete in a number of various state wide contests that youth have prepared for throughout the year. Held at Colorado State University, youth have the opportunity to state in College dorm rooms and experience a taste of college life. It is typically held the third week in June.
- Colorado Leadership Camp (CLC): This conference is designed for 6th to 9th Grade students and is held in Glenwood Springs. Youth are able to attend hands-on workshops to develop and enhance leadership skills. This is a fun place for youth to meet other 4-H members from across the state. It is typically held in the fall.
Information on all these events can be found at the State 4-H Website.
