4-H Enrollment Information
Member Age Groups
- Primary Members: Ages 5 to 8
- Youth Members: Ages 9 to 18
Your “4-H age” is your age as of December 31 of the program year in which you enroll.
The Youth Member enrollment fee is $72.00 for the 2026-2027 program year.
Livestock Exhibitors: Youth members must be be enrolled in 4-H (with an "active" status) by December 1, 2026 to be eligible to show at their local county and/or state fair. "Livestock" includes ALL large and small animal species.
Required Reading
By enrolling in the 4-H Youth Development Program, you agree to the requirements for participating in the county fair.
New Youth Members
Step 1: Choose a Club
Select a club in your area using the Nevada County 4-H club directory. You must choose at least one club when enrolling.
Step 2: Contact the Club
Contact the Club Leader or Volunteer Enrollment Coordinator (VEC) to learn more about the club and available projects.
Important: Contact the club before enrolling online. Clubs are not automatically notified when a new family enrolls.
Step 3: Choose a Project
Club leaders can tell you which projects are open. Enrollment follows the school year, and some projects fill quickly. Early enrollment is strongly encouraged. The projects available at each club are determined by the interests and skills of the adult volunteers who lead them. As a result, project offerings vary from club to club.
Step 4: Create a ZSuite Account
Before attending your first meeting, create a family profile at ZSuite (opens in a new window) . You can add all youth members in your household.
Required forms linked from ZSuite are NOT accessible on Safari on iPhones or Macbooks.
Step 5: Pay Program Fees
Submit your enrollment fee online:
Pay enrollment fee online (available after August 3 for youth)
Note: A $3.00 credit card transaction fee will be added.
Step 6: Understand Project Costs
Families are responsible for project materials. Some projects may have additional fees. Check with your club or project leader before enrolling.
Step 7: Membership Activation
Once your membership is approved, your child may begin participating in 4-H activities.
If your child lives in a different county than where they participate, complete the required form:
Request for 4-H Membership in a Neighboring County or State (opens in a new window)
Returning Youth Members
Current members can renew their enrollment through ZSuite (opens in a new window) .
Step 1: Update Enrollment
Select “Enroll for 2025–2026” for the returning member.
Step 2: Update Personal Information
Confirm that all contact information is correct, especially your email address. Email is the primary way you will receive important updates.
Step 3: Update Club and Project Selections
Select only the clubs and projects you will participate in. Remove any that no longer apply.
If participating in a different county, submit the required form each year:
Request for 4-H Membership in a Neighboring County or State (opens in a new window)
Step 4: Pay Program Fees
Complete online payment (available after August 3 for youth members)
Note: A $3.00 credit card transaction fee will be added.
Step 5: Start Participating
Check your email for confirmation that your membership is active. Once confirmed, you may participate in 4-H activities.
Note: Financial assistance for enrollment fees is available. Fees may be reduced or waived for eligible youth. Please contact the 4-H office for further information.