Enroll a 4-H Youth Member
4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation.
Make new friends. Try something new. Discover new interests. 4-H is a safe place for youth to explore interests and develop new ones.
Projects You Can Join
Projects offered in each Community Club vary, but all projects fall under four focus areas. Choose the projects most interesting to you!
Youth Members
Primary Members are 4-H ages 5 - 8
Youth Members are 4-H ages 9 - 18
"4-H age" is the child's age on December 31 of the program year you are enrolled in.
New Members
All 4-H youth members must apply and be accepted annually.
Process to enroll a new 4-H Youth Member
1. Find a club
See our list of clubs to find one near you. Contact the Club Leader to learn more about projects offered in the club. You can also contact Erin Paradis, 4-H Community Educator, at ecparadis@ucanr.edu or (530) 224-4900 for help.
2. Complete a Youth Enrollment application on ZSuite
Please make sure the family email address is correct and one you check regularly. It will be used for most communications and to confirm your enrollment.
All family members are grouped together under one household profile.
3. Submit program fee
Enrollment fees for 2023-2024 are $77 per youth and $28 per adult. Fees are payable to your Community Club.
Activation
The Trinity County 4-H office verifies and activates 4-H youth member applications after all steps have been completed. An activation confirmation is sent to the family email address.
Once your membership is active, you can begin participating in 4-H projects and activities!
Returning Members
All 4-H youth members must re-apply and be accepted annually.
Process to enroll a returning 4-H Youth Member
1. Complete a Youth Enrollment application on ZSuite
Please make sure the family email address is correct and one you check regularly.
2. Submit program fee
Enrollment fees for 2023-2024 are $77 per youth and $28 per adult. Fees are payable to your Community Club.
Activation
The Trinity County 4-H office verifies and activates 4-H youth member applications after all steps have been completed. An activation confirmation is sent to the family email address.
Look forward to another great 4-H year of fun & learning!
Resources for Members
ZSuite Enrollment Sheet for New & Returning Members provides step-by-step guidance on the online enrollment process
ZSuite Helpsheets & Videos for detailed guidance & demonstrations of the online enrollment process
Youth Member Resources from the State 4-H Office
Cloverpedia definitions of common 4-H terms