4-H Leader Resources

2026 FALL CLUB LEADER FORUM: November 11th, 2026, at the Dutchess Extension Office from 6:30PM-8PM AND December 12th, 2026, at the Dutchess Extension Office from 6:30PM-8PM*

Leader Forum is a mandatory meeting for Dutchess 4-H Club Leaders to renew their eligibility, receive 4-H program updates, engage in dialogue with the CCEDC 4-H Team, and participate in youth development training.

RESOURCES
Club Leader Handbook

Cloverbud Leader Handbook

Approved and Prohibited 4-H Club Activities Guidelines

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Notice of Conduct Form (To be used to report issues)

Permission to Fundraise

Year End Financial Statement

Audit Statement

4-H Club Inventory

Field Trip - Acknowledgement of Risk (In AND Out of County Travel)

Field Trip - Permission Slip (Out of County Travel)

POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH STUDY
The Positive Development of Youth: Comprehensive Findings from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development