4-H

All youth, ages 5 to 18, may join any of our existing clubs, form a new club with a group of members, or be an independent member. Our current club are:

Little 4-H Club on the Prairie

Little 4-H Club on the Prairie meets monthly on Sunday afternoon. This is a general interest club that participates in a wide range of activities based on the interests of its members. Activities include guest speakers, field trips to local areas of interest, and instruction on various project areas.

• Current Club Leader: Megan Berger
• Parents are requested to lead, co-lead, or find a volunteer for at least one meeting.

Napoleon Dynamite 4-H Club

Napoleon Dynamite 4-H Club welcomes youth of all ages to join the fun! This club was formed in the fall of 2024. We focus on upholding the values of the 4 Hs - Head, Heart, Hands, and Health - during our monthly or bimonthly meetings. We love to have fun while developing life skills and showcasing special talents.

• Current Club Leader: Angie Gerhardt (If you are interested in leading this club, please contact us.)
• Parents are requested to lead, co-lead, or find a volunteer for at least one meeting.

Logan County Archery (Minimum Age: 8+ years)

Logan County Archery is divided into two practice divisions by age: younger archers and older archers. New members should enroll during the beginning of September to receive training in safety protocol and basic archery skills.

• Current Club Leaders: Shanon Erbele, Dustin Hammond, and Josh Becker
• Practices are held at the Community Center (fall/winter/spring) or Wildlife Club (summer).

Livestock Judging Team

Livestock Judging Team members attend livestock judging practices (typically twice per week) during contest season. Members compete at area contests at the Junior or Senior level.

• Team Coach: Josh Becker (assisted by parent volunteers)
• Contests include judging classes of beef cattle, sheep, swine, and goats
  • Members must provide oral reasons to a panel of judges on selected classes.

• September 1, 2026: 4-H Enrollment Opens for 2026-2027 Season
  • Please try to enroll by September 18th. All members will need to be enrolled by January 20th to meet the 5 meeting requirement.
• October 4, 2026: End of Year Banquet (2025-2026 Season)
• October 4 - 10, 2026: National 4-H Week
• October 31, 2026: Trunk-or-Treat
• December 2026: Caroling and Potluck
• April 2027: Meat Raffle Drawing
• May 2027: Fair Info Day
• June 2, 2027: FairEntry Help Night
• June 9, 2027: FairEntry Registration Closes
  • Open dates: May 1 - June 9
• June 23 - 24, 2027: Logan County Achievement Days
  • All 4-H members MUST submit at least ONE project to Achievement Days (per Logan County 4-H Council Constitution & Bylaws).
• July 8 - 11, 2027: Tri-County Fair
• July 23 - 31, 2027: North Dakota State Fair

Enrollment for new members opens in September! Returning members can renew their enrollment through 4-H Online.

• Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 8, will want to choose "Cloverbud" for their project selection. This program emphasizes the development of age-appropriate skills, abilities, and involvement over competition.
• Regular 4-H members, ages 8 to 18, can choose from a wide variety of projects and participate in the competitive aspects of our local and state 4-H program.

Enrollment in Logan County is free. Special projects or events may occasionally require out-of-pocket expenses; however, we encourage you to talk with a leader if finances are a barrier for enrollment.

Volunteers help make 4-H possible! Previous experience working with youth is not required. We have many resources for volunteers, including Leader Guides for various projects, access to materials for checkout, & funds for supplies.

The most important qualifications are:

• A desire to work with young people to help them learn new things & gain life skills.
• A passion to provide youth with positive experiences in a safe & welcoming environment.

Ongoing opportunities for volunteers:

• Project and/or Club Leaders
• Livestock Judging Clinics
• Event Support: Homecoming Parade, Trunk-or-Treat, Banquets, Etc.
• Achievement Days: Judges, Set-Up Crew, Take-Down Crew
• Tri-County Fair: Set-Up Crew, Take-Down Crew
• Fair Project Organizers

If you are interested in volunteering your time and sharing your skills with youth in Logan County, please contact us.

Parents are requested to lead, co-lead, or find a volunteer for at least one meeting.