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 $67.00 for the 2025–2026 program year.

Required Reading

By enrolling in the 4-H Youth Development Program, you agree to the requirements for participating in the county fair.

Read the Steps to Success for Fair Participation (PDF opens in a new window) 

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.

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.

Step 5: Pay Program Fees

Submit your enrollment fee online:

Pay enrollment fee online (opens in a new window) 

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) 

Renewing 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 (opens in a new window) 

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. Request a Youth Program Fee Reduction (opens in a new window)