We are excited to welcome you to Gallatin County 4-H!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H Year will OPEN on October 1, 2025

4-H ENROLLMENT POLICY UPDATE: Our county 4-H program enrollment policy has been updated and our enrollment window will OPEN October 1st and will now CLOSE January 15th (previously March 1st) – which means ALL youth and volunteers MUST be enrolled in 4-H and any/all projects they plan to participate in no later than January 15th, especially if planning to participate in the Fair in that project area. Some Clubs and Projects have enrollment caps and may close prior to January 15th.

Follow these helpful steps to get enrolled in Gallatin County 4-H:

Step 1 

Decide on a Club that you want to be a part of.In Gallatin County 4-H, joining a Club isnot required, but highly encouraged. Clubs offer members the opportunity to connect with youth members from various project areas, to become more involved with their communities, explore leadership, fundraise and develop vital life skills.

Most 4-H families select a Club based on their location and meeting dates/times that fit their schedule.

> See list here: 2025-2026 Gallatin 4-H Club Selection Guide
Step 2

Decide what Projects your child wants to do. Projects are skill-based learning areas focused on that one subject matter (i.g. Baking, Photography, Sheep, Horse, etc.), There are over 200 Montana 4-H Projects to choose from, Gallatin County 4-H has adult volunteers that serve as Project Leaders for about 40 of those projects

> See lists here:

DRAFT 2025-2026 Gallatin 4-H Indoor Project Selection Guide

DRAFT 2025-2026 Gallatin 4-H Animal Project Selection Guide

**Pay attention to any listed "Project Notes" regarding age restrictions, application requirements, start and end month of project, and any special or additional enrollment fees. 
Step 3

Enrollment opens on October 1st each year. Enrollment takes place online only at: https://4h.zsuite.org/ 

For how to enroll for the first time, follow our New Family Enrollment Help Guide

4-H ENROLLMENT POLICY UPDATE: Our county 4-H program enrollment policy has been updated and our enrollment window will OPEN October 1st andwill now CLOSE January 15th (previously March 1st) – which means ALL youth and volunteers MUST be enrolled in 4-H and any/all projects they plan to participate in no later than January 15th,especiallyif planning to participate in theFairin that project area. Please note: some Projects have enrollment caps and/or tagging deadlines and may close prior to January 15th.

Check out our complete Gallatin County 4-H Family Handbook for helpful information
Step 4 Pay Enrollment Fees via Zsuite Stripe, or check, cash, card at the Gallatin 4-H Extension Office. Come into the Extension Office to pick up project curriculum books. *Please note: we DO NOT mail the curriculum books.
Step 5 Read the monthly 4-H Newsletter for program updates/information, club and project meeting info and leader contacts. 

Step 6

 Subscribe to our Gallatin County 4-H BAND App group to receive information and updates all in one place on your smart phone! Join BAND

FAQ's

What is 4-H?
4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 to 18.  Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning by doing.  All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.

Who can join?
Youth, age 5 -18 as of October 1 of the current enrollment year, may join. Youth that are ages 8 and older are considered regular Youth Members. Youth that are ages 5-7 are considered Cloverbuds and have a more limited project selection (i.e Cloverbud Project, Horseless Horse, Cat, Rabbit Breed/Pet & Poultry Breed/Show ONLY).

What can I do in 4-H?
Popular projects include, dog obedience, baking, shooting sports, robotics, leathercraft, horse, livestock (ex. sheep, swine, poultry), and teen leadership are just a few of the many projects offered in 4-H. Check out the project list linked above to view the complete list for the current year.

When should I sign up?
Returning 4-H members must be re-enrolled by October 31st each year. New youth members must be enrolled no later than our county's 4-H enrollment deadline of January 15th to take advantage of all 4-H opportunities, including participation in the Fair. 

Enrolling early and participating in as much as possible in our program is really important. The later you join, the more you miss out on. We have an on-boarding New 4-H Family Orientation in October/November of each year that covers crucial information for our program as a whole, deadlines, and requirements. Many clubs and projects also have orientation meetings and important information pertinent to a successful project is given in the first few meetings. 

4-H is a big commitment and we want to be sure our youth and parents are set up for success from the start. Our program is run entirely by volunteers and if we continue to allow late enrollments past our deadlines, it is much harder for the volunteers to catch those newcomers up to the rest of the group. 

How much does 4-H cost?
Annual Enrollment Fees for 2025-2026 4-H Year

Youth (ages 5-18)

$30 + ($10 per month late fee November - January)
Adult Volunteer (ages 19+) $10
Youth Project Fees

Project Fee (helps pay for curriculum books)

 $5 per project

Shooting Sports Project Fee (per discipline) 

 $40
Cooking Project @ MSU Fee $25
Baking Project @ MSU Fee $25
Robotics Project Fee (Level 2 only) $25
Other Fees
4-H Green Record Book Cover (optional) $5

 

For More Information Contact: 

Gallatin County MSU Extension | 903 North Black Ave | Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-3280 | gallatin4h@montana.edu