4-H Program

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H Year is open!

San Juan County has one of the largest 4-H youth enrollments in the state of New Mexico, with a membership of over 450 youth. The county fair provides 4-H members with a chance to show what they have learned with their completed projects, ranging from baking, electricity, and woodworking to training dogs and horses as well as raising and showing other livestock animals such as beef, swine, sheep, goat, rabbits and poultry. These projects teach the youth not only about their individual projects but also responsibility for finishing what they have begun.

The 4-H Program in San Juan County challenges youth to gain knowledge in various areas, including leadership, citizenship, personal growth and development, animal science, engineering science, plant science, natural science, cultural education, home economics, food and nutrition, consumer education, and home management, as well as the creative arts.

4-H Youth and Development

Our 4-H program offers a creative and supportive environment that enables all youth and adults to reach their full potential. Our local county program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local County Extension staff.

4-H Youth/Adult Enrollment

Q: How do I enroll in the San Juan County 4-H program?

A: All enrollment for 4-H is completed through the local Extension office. Families interested in joining 4-H should contact the Extension staff for more information. Families will work with the staff to identify 4-H clubs that meet the family's needs and schedule. Families are encouraged to attend a few 4-H Club meets before deciding on a club to join for the year. Once a family has selected a club, they may enroll in 4-H through the Zsuites website and complete all of the required documents.

Q: Who can enroll in 4-H?

A: Youth between the ages of 8 (and in the 3rd grade) and 18 (before January 1st of the 4-H year) may enroll in the 4-H program. Youth who are 5 and in Kindergarten may enroll as the non-competitive Cloverbud member.

If you are new to the San Juan County 4-H program, please contact us at 505-334-9496 before enrolling on zsuites.

Volunteers

The 4-H program is run by the 4-H Extension Agents and supported through community members who serve as volunteer leaders.

All new 4-H volunteer leaders are required to complete a Disclosure and Consent Form, as well as the Volunteer Application, and return these forms to the San Juan County Extension Office, along with a $10.00 processing fee. A leader's enrollment must be completed after being confirmed as a volunteer leader.

Dates to Remember

Enrollment for the 2025-2026for new and returning members, leaders and volunteers. Enrollment open in October 8, 2025 for the new 4-H year. Contact the San Juan County Extension office with any questions.

All San Juan County 4-H members, leaders, and volunteers must re-enroll after October 8th, 2025. Re-enrollment for returning members will end on November 14, 2025.

San Juan County 4-H Enrollment will close on March 31, 2026.

Everyone can enroll after October 8, 2025 for the new 4-H year
Enrollment includes:
- Availability in the 4-H club of choice
- Z Suite Registration - Click this link!
- Medical/Code of Conduct Release Form
For Adult Volunteer Leaders:
- Background Check Application, $10.00 fee paid at the time of submitting the Application.
- Adult Training's/Clover Academy
- ZSuite Registration
- Medical/Code of Conduct Release form

May 1, 2026: San Juan County 4-H project Enrollment last day to add or drop projects.

While members may add projects until May, we encourage members to enroll in any and all projects they are interested in so that they get the most updated information regarding practices, events, and competitions. Members may drop projects at any time before May 1.