4-H Youth Development

Over 6 million youths are involved with 4-H across the nation. Here in Wayne County, we offer a wide variety of activities and events for local youths, including clubs, after-school programs, monthly workshops, summer camp, fair, and now a Livestock Auction Program and Teen Exchange as well.

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 Program Year

Wayne 4-H 2026-2027 Family Handbook  — Use this guide to enroll with us for the new 4-H year, which runs October 1st, 2026 to September 30th, 2027. Below is the link to 4-H online to register online along with PDFs of the enrollment paperwork you will needed to upload when enrolling.

• 4-H Online Link (Do not download enrollment form templates from 4-H Online, use the ones listed below)
• 2026-2027 NON-HORSE Enrollment Packet (fillable)
• 2026-2027 HORSE Enrollment Packet (fillable)

The enrollment deadline for new members who plan to participate in 4-H shows at the Wayne County Fair is April 1st, 2027. Returning members must be enrolled by February 1st, 2027 to participate in 4-H shows at the Fair. These deadlines will be enforced in the interest of fairness for all our 4-H families.

The cost for youth enrollment this year is the same as last year. (Volunteer applications are free.)

• $50 – 1 child in a family enrolling in 4-H
• $70 – 2 children in a family enrolling in 4-H
• $80 – 3 children in a family enrolling in 4-H
• $90 – 4 children in a family enrolling in 4-H
• $100 – 5 or more children in a family enrolling in 4-H

Payment is due with this application, or the youth will not be considered fully enrolled until payment has been received. If you have a waiver that reduces the cost of your family's enrollment, this must be received by the 4-H office along with payment. 

We accept the following forms of payment to cover the youth enrollment fee: 

• Cash
• Check - Made out to CCE Wayne, with "4-H Enrollment" along with the youth's name in the memo
• PayPal - Be sure to select "4-H Enrollment" from the dropdown list, and note the name(s) of the youth(s) you are enrolling. Additionally, please consider checking the box to pay the additional PayPal fee to ensure the full 4-H Enrollment Fee amount goes toward programming. Thank you!

4-H Lending Closet

New to Wayne County 4-H and open to all current enrolled 4-H Volunteers! Have an idea for your club and need the materials? See the below list of items available and the liability Waiver.

For more information contact Melissa Spoon at (315)-331-8415 or or E-mail here.

• PDF Liability Waiver
• PDF list of Items                                                              

Last updated October 23, 2026