Welcome to Dutchess County 4-H!

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2026/2027 4-H Enrollment is OPEN!

Ready….Set….ENROLL!!

Thank you for your patience, 4-H Online is now open for enrollment for the 2026/2027 program year!

If you enrolled in 4-H Online last year, you will reenroll for this year following the same procedure in 4-H Online. Please use the attached enrollment instructions  and do NOT make a second family profile. Make an appointment with Jim or Carolyn if you need help completing your reenrollment. NEW families will create a 4-H Online profile using those attached instructions.

Some improvements to note:

• Digital signatures – No more printed forms, all enrollment paperwork can be submitted virtually with digital signatures this year! Please read all waivers thoroughly. These forms must be resigned each year.
• Youth member forms: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HreOe7WbdveJGC
• Please note there are separate acknowledgement of risk forms for youth that are enrolled in a 4-H Horse Club
• Dog club members must complete one additional survey form: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WdRSzLVnp5IWvI
• Adult volunteer forms: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQr9Iduv0Kjo9q6
• Online payments – Pay your annual enrollment fee directly through 4-H Online!
• Single member = $35
• Two members = $70
• Three or more members = $90
• You can still pay by cash or check if you prefer. Checks must be made out to CCEDC. Hardship scholarships are available upon request.

Enrollment Office Hours at the Farm & Home Center will be held: October 20, 4:30 – 8:30pm; October 29 8:30am-4:30pm. We are more than happy to help you complete this online process for your family.

Thank you all for your feedback over the last year. We are hopeful that the changes we have made will improve the enrollment experience for everyone. Let’s have a great 4-H year!

Dutchess County 4-H is a collection of programs that provide youth, ages 5-19, with the mentoring and support to grow and thrive regardless of their background, interests and abilities. 

Positive Youth Development strategies, such as engaging young people in topics that interest them, empowering them to make their own decisions, and providing challenging opportunities, result in youth who have: Confidence, Competence, Caring, Character, and Connection.

These Life and Leadership Skills are the foundation which enable 4-H youth to: succeed as individuals, support their families, strengthen their communities and make a difference to our world.

4-H empowers nearly 6 million young people across the US with the skill

s to lead for a lifetime. Learning through 4-H is fun and effective; children learn life and technical skills through hands-on learning in topics of their choice. Embracing differences and welcoming diversity, 4-H offers a place for all Dutchess County youth to grow and thrive.

Last updated October 15, 2026