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If you have any general questions, or questions about a specific club or program, please fill out this form: Join Hudson County 4-H – Otherwise you can simply fill out the registration form linked to each club below!
4‑H clubs are ran by background checked, and trained adult community volunteers, Hudson County 4-H staff, and sometimes in partnership with community organizations. These programs aim to teach youth life skills around an array of project areas. The clubs are offered for Hudson County youth. Once youth are registered 4‑H members they are welcome to participate in county, state, and national 4‑H events.
For Youth in Hudson County:
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Youth Urban Farm Club
Ages 12-18
Club runs June-August
This summer program is hosted at community garden and small urban farm sites and led by adult volunteers from the community all around Hudson county. Youth will gain hands-on experience in a garden while also learning about food systems, the local environment, and more! More about the club here
Location: Various community garden sites around Hudson County
Registration for Summer 2026 will open on April 27th, 2026.
Food & Agriculture Changemakers
Grades 9th-12th
Application based, program runs May-August
Learn More About the Program Here
Explore the world of food systems, food justice, and urban agriculture while gaining job skills and field experience in this 14-week program!
Location: RCE Learning Garden in West Hudson Park, Kearny & Various locations around Kearny.
Next cohort applications will open late April/Early May 2026.
Dog Club
Grades K-12th
Meets once a month
Youth members will build skills like responsibility, patience, and public speaking in a supportive environment! Pet ownership is NOT required!
Club meets monthly at the Hoboken Free Public Library Main Branch.
SPRING 2026 MEETINGS: -Sat 2/21 12pm-1pm
-Sat 3/14 12pm-1pm
-Sat 4/18 12pm-1pm
-Sat 5/16 12pm-1pm
Cavy Club (Guinea Pig)
Grades K-12th
Meets once a month
Youth will learn how to care for, handle, and keep your cavies happy and healthy. Whether you have a guinea pig or just want to learn more, everyone is welcome! Pet ownership is NOT required!
MEETINGS CURRENTLY ON PAUSE- HOPE TO RETURN IN MAY
Teen Council (Community Service) Club
Grades 8th-12th
Club runs September-June (off July & August)
Meetings focus on community service projects in many areas! Meetings are focused around youth mindfulness, and fun service projects/crafts. Opportunities for volunteer hours!
When: 4th Wednesday of each month from 5pm-6pm
Location: JCFPL Priscilla Gardener Main Branch
Youth Birding Club
Ages 10-14
Club generally runs April-June; September-November
In collaboration with FBC.JC and Jersey City Birds
Youth will gain skills to identify birds in their neighborhood and learn about their importance of biodiversity while enjoying the outdoors.
SPRING 2026 DATES : 12-2PM on 4/25, 5/30 & 6/TBD
Locations: Various Green Spaces around Hudson County
Cloverbud Garden Club
Grades K-3rd
Club runs weekly, year-round
During meetings, youth will learn to plant and grow plants, make nature crafts, and learn about the environment!
When: Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30PM-4:30PM
Location: Hamilton Park Montessori School
Program is currently at capacity.
Computer Science Club
Grades 6th-9th
Club generally runs weekly February-April; October-December
In partnership with the Apple Community Education Initiative
Explore the exciting world of tech through hands-on projects, coding challenges, and collaborative learning with iPads! Whether you’re a beginner or a future software engineer, all are welcome. Come build, create, and innovate with us! No experience necessary!
When: Thursdays 5:00-6:30PM for 10 Weeks (4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4)
Location: Hudson 4-H Office (830 Bergen Ave. Suite 3A. Jersey City, NJ 07306)
World Food Prize/Global Food Security Coalition Club
Grades 9th-12th
Club runs January-March
Youth members will work with a team to develop individual research projects addressing global food security issues. Participants will meet once a week on Zoom with mentors and peers to prepare their research project. Projects will be presented at the Rutgers University Youth Institute Summit in March
When: Meets weekly between January and February, followed by an in-person event in March
Location: Zoom
Program is completed for the 2026 year.
Registration for 2027 will open in December 2026.
STEM Ambassadors Program
Currently in 8th and 9th grades
Application based, program is year-round and multi-year
Youth members will gain up tons of volunteer service hours and leadership skills while participating in tours, workshops and field trips! More information about this program can be found here: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/join-stem-ambassadors/
Location: Various Locations Around Hudson County and NJ
Program is underway. Next cohort applications will open March 2027.
ZSuite is our new registration system.
Please register your youth at https://4h.zsuite.org/ – Instructions for ZSuite
Questions? Email hudson4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
For Adults Volunteers:
- Hudson County 4-H Advisory Board, Adult Volunteers
- 10 meetings a year which alternate between Zoom and in-person, generally on a Thursday evening.
- Members may include 4-H Leaders, community volunteers and parents. Some of their goals are the planning and conducting of county-wide programs and activities, fundraising to support 4-H programs and scholarships, and supporting the efforts of all 4-H’ers in the County.
- If you are interested in joining, please email us at hudson4h@njaes.rutgers.edu.