Kings County UC Cooperative Extension

Returning Youth Members

Eligibility

4-H Members must renew their membership each year to continue to participate in the 4-H program.

For projects and events that are continuing past the June 30 4-H year end (State Fair, Horse Classic, SLC), 4-H members and volunteers may continue their participation without re-enrolling.

For all 4-H activities (meetings, projects, events) starting from July 1st in the new 4-H year, members and volunteers must complete enrollment BEFORE participating.
 
Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H if they meet the following criteria:
  • Primary Members (5-8 years): Must be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2025. Youth who turn 9 on or after January 1, 2026 must participate as a primary member until the end of the program year.
  • Junior (9-10 years), Intermediate (11-13 years), and Senior Members (14-18 years): Must be 9 years old on or before December 31, 2025. Youth may join if they are not 19 years old on or before December 31, 2025. 4-H members who turn 19 on or after January 1, 2026 may continue capstone activities through December 31, 2026.

 

Enrollment Steps

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 enrollment year is now open! The 4-H year runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Enrollment is open year round, however the recommended tome to enroll un a Community Club is July through September, and clubs typically begin their meetings for the new program year in September. 

Step #1: Enroll Online (ZSuite)
  1. Go to https://4h.zsuite.org
  2. Log in using the same Household information as previous years.
  3. Click "+Household Member" to add new individuals to the household. Their birthdate determines their role as a Youth Member or Adult Volunteer.
  4. Re-enroll members who already have a profile from previous years.
  5. Complete all enrollment sections including personal info, units, and waivers. Select the club you chose as your "Primary Unit" and sign up for at least one project.
  6. After all enrollment sections are complete, Click "Submit".
  7. The youth enrollment status will show as PENDING APPROVAL. 

Help sheets and videos can be found on the CA 4-H Resource Center Enrollment page.

Step #2: Contact your Community Club Leader

Let your community club leader know you will be returning to the club again this year. Consider taking on more leadership responsibilities such as being a junior or teen project leader, serving as a club officer, or joining a committee. 

Step #3: Enrollment Fees (None this year!)

There is nothing to do for this step since all Kings County 4-H youth member and adult volunteer enrollment fees are being paid for by the Kings County 4-H Sponsoring Committee for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make 4-H free in Kings County. They have elected to cover our California 4-H Enrollment Fees which are $67 for youth members and $28 for adult volunteers.

Step #4: Wait for Approval 

Your application will be reviewed. When approved, notification of your 4-H youth enrollment will be sent from ZSuite to your Household Email. At this time, you may attend club meetings and participate in 4-H events. Welcome back to 4-H!

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