4H

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4-H member guiding her dog through a course at the State Dog Show

Aug 15

State Dog Show - Central Championships

The Central Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 15, at the Davison County 4-H Complex (3200 W. Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57031).

4-H member guiding dog through course at State 4-H Dog Show

Aug 29

State Dog Show - Western Championships

The Western Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 29, at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training (4223 Peaceful Pines Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

two young males with their show goats at a competition

State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair taking place September 2-7 in Huron, South Dakota.

a man presenting in front of a group of young people.

Leadership development has long been a focus (and result) of the 4-H experience. SDSU Extension's 4-H program recognizes the tremendous individual and public value that results when our empowered members develop essential leadership skills.

Group of 2022 4-H Performing Arts Camp attendees singing and dancing on stage

Jun 07

South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp June 7-13, at Northern State University.

Group of 4-H youth with clipboards at a livestock judging event.

Jun 15

South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic

The South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic will be held June 15-16 at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.

Two youth with their arm around each other at camp

Jun 14

4-H Camp Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H Camp Storm Mountain at the Storm Mountain Center(23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702) from June 14-17.

Group of youth standing in front of mountains

May 31

4-H Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H will host Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702), from May 31-June 3.

Four youth campers in lifejackets standing in the lake

4-H Camps

SDSU Extension 4-H hosts multiple different sessions of camp each summer, usually in early to mid-June.