For every $1 invested in a 4-H’er, there’s a $40 return in economic benefit to the youth, their family and the community.
4-H members are 2 times more likely to live life with purpose. 2 times more likely to be a leader. 4 times more likely to give back to the community. 4 times more likely to feel competent.
Source: National 4-H Council based on 2024 Westat Study and Tufts University, the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development and Boston College conducted the Reconnection and Replication of the 4-H Study of PYD.
Joining 4-H is easy!
Either enroll online or visit your local county extension office. As of January 1, potential members must be 5-7 years old in order to become a Cloverbud or 8-18 years old to become a 4-H member.
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4-H Event Deadlines
View South Dakota 4-H state and national event dates and deadline reminders. Check back regularly throughout the 4-H year for updates and new information.
Educational Opportunities
At the state level, 4-H opportunities are generally broken into the three Cs: camps, competitions and conferences.
About 4-H
Learn about South Dakota 4-H mission, values, history, and initiatives.
Competitions & State Fair
4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.
Projects & Resources
This page provides project resources and a collection of evidence-based curricula our local 4-H professionals can teach or share.
Volunteers & Supporters
If you would like to invest time, energy or resources to strengthen the next generation of young people, join us anytime!
Find Your Local County Office
Learn more about what's going on in your local 4-H program.
Aurora County
Beadle County
Bennett County
Bon Homme County
Brookings County
Brown County
Brule County
Buffalo County
Butte County
Campbell County
Charles Mix County
Clark County
Clay County
Codington County
Corson County
Custer County
Davison County
Day County
Deuel County
Dewey County
Douglas County
Edmunds County
Fall River County
Faulk County
Grant County
Gregory County
Haakon County
Hamlin County
Hand County
Hanson County
Harding County
Hughes County
Hutchinson County
Hyde County
Jackson County
Jerauld County
Jones County
Kingsbury County
Lake County
Lawrence County
Lincoln County
Lyman County
Marshall County
McCook County
McPherson County
Meade County
Mellette County
Miner County
Minnehaha County
Moody County
Oglala Lakota County
Pennington County
Perkins County
Potter County
Roberts County
Rosebud
Sanborn County
Spink County
Stanley County
Sully County
Tripp County
Turner County
Union County
Walworth County
Yankton County
Ziebach County
Upcoming Events
South Dakota 4-H Statewide Project Committee Application
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, is seeking volunteers, industry supporters and 4-H members to serve on our statewide project committees.
Your Town, Your Voice: Public Service and Civic Engagement in South Dakota for Youth
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, will host a Public Service and Civic Engagement event for youth, in partnership with the SDSU School of Global and American Studies, on November 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Davison County Fairgrounds (3200 West Haves Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301).
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills @ Lennox
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle, pistol and hunting skills disciplines on Saturday, December 5, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln County 4-H Office (27711 Highway 17, Lennox, SD 57039).
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Ipswich
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, December 12, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Edmunds County 4-H Building (515 7th St, Ipswich, SD 57451).
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Winner
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Tripp County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St, Winner, SD 57580).
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery & Rifle @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery and rifle disciplines on Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).