K-State Research and Extension Coffey County

Welcome to Coffey County 4-H!

We're excited about you and your family becoming a part of our 4-H program. The information on this page will help you navigate getting started, because in the beginning, learning about 4-H and its benefits can be a bit overwhelming. Our 4-H Agents, Jill Barnhardt and Cassidy Lutz, are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Both agents can be reached at 620-364-5313.

Check out our county specific New Family Guide

Check out our statewide New Family Guide

Look over our 2024-2025 Project List

Prior to beginning the enrollment process, it is helpful to have an idea of what club you would like to join, and what projects you are interested in completing throughout the 4-H year. Check out the "About Our 4-H Clubs" and "Project Resources" tabs under 4-H Youth Development for more information regarding clubs and projects.

Enrollment Information

Coffey County Enrollment Deadline: December 1st
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 4-H Year Begins October 1st.

4-H is open to youth ages 7 to 18, while 5- and 6-year olds can join our Cloverbud educational program.

Enrolling: An Easy, 2 Step Process

  1. Enroll your 4-Her in 4-H Online located at https://v2.4honline.com/
    1. View our step by step guide to help walk you through enrolling in 4-H Online: Family Enrollment Guide
      • RETURNING MEMBERS! Please DO NOT create a new 4-H Online account. Please use your existing account to re-enroll in the new year, or you will create a duplicate account and it will have to be redone using your original login information. If necessary, you can reset your password yourself, or contact the Extension Office for assistance.
    2. Select your projects

Once you submit an enrollment in 4-H Online you will see that the enrollment status shows as "pending". The status will remain as "pending" until both Kansas 4-H has approved your enrollment AND step 2 is complete..

Once you have completed these two steps and the enrollment is approved the status will change from "pending" to "active" in 4-H Online. PLEASE NOTE: You are not considered an "active" 4-H member until both of these steps are complete. Therefore, it is crucial that both steps are completed as soon as possible to ensure that your name is reflected on project and club lists that are sent to leaders after December 1st.

$15 Annual Enrollment Fee to KANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION

The $15 program fee is due to Kansas 4-H within 7 days of enrolling through 4-H Online. This fee cannot be paid through the Extension Office. There are 3 ways to pay the annual program fee:

1. Via Debit/Credit Card through 4-H Online- At the end of your enrollment through 4-H Online you will be prompted to pay via credit card. See "New Member Enrollment Brochure" or "Returning Member Re-Enrollment Brochure" for more details.

2. Via Check written to Kansas 4-H within 7 days of completing your online enrollment. You may check mark the option to pay by check at the end of your 4-H Online enrollment instead of paying by debit/credit card.

Make checks payable to: Kansas State University 4-H

Mail to:

Kansas 4-H Youth Development
1612 Claflin Rd
201 Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

3. Request a Waiver: The Kansas 4-H Foundation generously covers the enrollment costs for youth members who may need financial assistance. This support is provided through the waiver option in 4-H Online, and in order for a waiver to be approved, a valid reason must be provided to demonstrate the financial need. A family requesting to be waived of the program fee may provide a reason (i.e. youth receives free or reduced school lunches, low-income family, recent job less, etc) at the time of the waiver request.

PLEASE NOTE: You are not considered an "active" 4-H member until payment has been confirmed by the state office. If you selected the 'Request a Waiver' option, please be checking your email to see if you got approved or not. If you do not get approved, you will then need to submit payment to Kansas 4-H. If your membership is still pending payment by the time 4-H activities begin, you will not be able to participate.

Out of County Enrollment Requests

Individuals who do not reside in Coffey County are required to make a formal request to join a Coffey County 4-H Club. To make a request, please fill out the request form provided through the link below. Please return this completed form to a club leader with the Coffey County 4-H Club that you are requesting to join for approval. After approving the request, the club leader will then turn the form into the Extension Office for agent approval, and then the agents will turn the form into the Extension Board for final approval. Once your request has gone through the entire approval process you may enroll in Coffey County 4-H, or will be provided a reason that your request was not approved.

Out of County Request Form

Adding/Dropping Projects

4-H members may add or drop projects to their enrollment at anytime between October 1st though May 1st of the current 4-H year. All changes must be made in WRITING to the Coffey County Extension Office. Changes may be made by a parent/legal guardian emailing a member of the Extension staff, or by filling out the add/drop form below. 4-Hers must be enrolled in a project to be able to show and earn premium money in the 4-H division of the Coffey County Fair.