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4-H youth being talking with judge during dog show

State Dog Show

View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.

a group of young children wearing 4-H clothing

4-H Cloverbuds Project

The 4-H Cloverbuds program, specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade, appeals to a child’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy level.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.
Jul 16

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.

Three youth showing horses

State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology

View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.

A small group of children at daycare.
Jun 04

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Watertown

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 West Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201).

Group of children preparing for a summer swimming lesson outside the SDSU Wellness Center.
Jun 02

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Brookings

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006).

SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist teaching three young children about insects
Jun 11

Entomology Workshop for Youth @ Faith

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for an entomology workshop for youth on June 11, from 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Fairgrounds Exhibit Building (N. Fairgrounds St. Faith, SD 57626).

Two boys working on a project.

Clover Connect

Youth across South Dakota, especially in rural areas, benefit from opportunities to explore their interests, build skills and start imagining what their future could look like. Clover Connect brings SDSU and learning opportunities to communities across South Dakota.

4-H, Special Foods, Youth boy and girl cooking in kitchen, State Fair

Educational Opportunities

At the state level, 4-H opportunities are generally broken into the three Cs: camps, competitions  and conferences.

male 4-H youth showing a black beef cow

South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form

View the South Dakota 4-H Animal Lease Form and requirements for leasing an animal.