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Welcome to the new and improved current member page! This will be a page where you can find up to date information for currently enrolled members in Jeffco 4-H, including updates from our weekly Lifeline Newsletters.


Re-Enrollment

Haven’t completed your re-enrollment yet? Click the button below to get started or finish enrollment before you are able to start participating in activities.

Stuck or have questions? Reach out to our Program Assistant, Christine, at cjacquot@jeffco.us


Lifeline Newsletter Updates

You can find important information that has been previously included in the Lifeline Newsletter here. 

GirlsGetMath@CSU Summer Camp

Registration is now open for GirlsGetMath@CSU, a free weeklong, non-residential summer math camp in the Department of Mathematics at CSU! The camp will run June 10-14, 2024, Monday-Thursday 9am-3:30pm and Friday 9am-5pm. Students will explore a variety of topics in mathematics (such as cryptography, data science, image processing, fractals, and graph theory) in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where they engage with hands-on activities and computer labs. During the camp, students will also take a campus tour, eat lunch in dining halls, and hear from successful women in STEM careers. There is no cost to attend the summer camp, and we will provide all materials, daily snacks, lunch, and a camp t-shirt.

Info and Register here – Girls Get Math – Department of Mathematics | CSU (colostate.edu)

  • Application closes on Friday April 26th

District 3 Senate Retreat 

District 3 Senate invites you to The Wizarding World Retreat! The retreat will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. It will be held at Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. It’s open to all 4-H wizards, witches, and muggles whose 4-H ages are 8 – 10 (as of 12/31/23) in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson & Gilpin counties. The registration fee is $20 per member and will be payable at the door with cash or check. Registration will be open through April 1, 2024.

Register here – The Wizarding World Retreat Registration, Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

Citizen Washington Focus

Registration to the 2024 Citizen Washington Focus in Washington D.C is open on 4-H Online!

For 7 days, teens from around the nation will gather to have meaningful discussions, hear from prominent speakers, influential leaders, and engaging young people who have created an impact. They will connect with 500 other teens and learn the skills they need to lead their local communities and become change agents to build a brighter future.

Registration closes on March 8th. The projected cost for this year’s trip is approximately $3,550 per delegate. One delegate per county will be supported by the Colorado 4-H program making the cost $3,250Payment is due in the State 4-H office no later than Friday, March 22, 2024.


4-H Jefferson County Council

The next meeting will be May 6th at 6:00 PM in the ECMR & over Zoom.

Here is the county council business meeting schedule for the year.  Please put the dates on your calendar so you don’t miss them.  All meetings will start at 6PM and be held in the ECMR or over zoom.  

  • March 5, 2024
  • May 6, 2024
  • July 2, 2024 (may be re-scheduled)
  • September 2, 2024

County Council Funding

Members can request financial assistance from County Council for annual enrollment fees and can request a scholarships for 4-H leadership camps.  Leaders can requesting reimbursements for trainings or chaperoning 4-H youth trips.  For more information and to submit a request click the appropriate link below. 

To apply for County Council Funding please read the Funding Support Guidelines.

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County Events

2024 Jeffco 4-H Fair

  • More information coming soon

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Sportsmanship Guidelines

The development of sportsmanship is an important part of growing up. To become contributing, competent, caring, capable adults, youth must develop sportsmanship. It’s important for people to be fair and generous competitors, good losers, and graceful winners. All participants in 4-H, County Fair, and other youth programs are expected to demonstrate the elements of sportsmanship before, during, and after their participation.

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Community Offers and Discounts

4-H Livestock King Soopers Cards

Just go to the King Soopers site https://www.kingsoopers.com, make an account or if you have one sign in and go to “community rewards”.  Look for and click on Jefferson County 4-H and they will donate a percentage of everything you spend to our awards program.

Westerra Credit Union Fundraiser

Jeffco 4-H Livestock Council is holding an ongoing fundraiser.  For each account opened, Westerra Credit Union will donate $52.80 to the Jeffco 4-H Livestock Council.  So, if you open a saving and checking account that would be 2 donations of $52.80. 

Discounts at Colorado Saddlery 

All Jefferson County 4-H members have been offered a discount by Colorado Saddlery in Golden.

Mention that you are with 4-H and receive 10% off your purchase.

Joann Fabric Discount

Current & Alumni members, parents of members, volunteers and 4-H staff can save 15% off total in-store and online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards.  Sign up for your discount here.   You will get a discount card via email, and you can view it in the Joann App on your cell phone. 

Murdoch’s 4-H Discount Card

Active 4-H members are eligible to receive a discount on show apparel and supplies throughout the year. Discount details and cards are available in stores.  Find your local Murdoch’s and pick up your card today!

Big R Producing Partners Program

The Big R Producing Partners Program will be available to 4-H Members once again this year.  Pick up the paperwork at your local Big R.   Once completed drop off at your local Big R store, once your 4-H Projects are verified you will be provided gift cards to use for your project at any Big R Store.

Disclaimer: Jefferson County, Colorado State University Extension, and 4-H do not endorse any of these retailers, companies or organizations. These offers are direct from the retailer, company or organization and available to all Jefferson County 4-H members. Any retailer, company or organization may provide discounts to Jefferson County 4-H; offers will all be shared in the same manner. Offers may be screened out if there are violations to the 4-H Code of Conduct or the Colorado State University Principles of Community.

Keeping ahead of COVID-19

This rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed an unsettling, fluid situation upon our community and its businesses. While the team here still aims to maintain a “business as usual” approach, we are making a number of significant changes to our operations to account for a situation that is far from normal.