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Local 4-H Clubs

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4‑H clubs are run by community volunteers and 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.

Current Long-Term Club List

  • 4-H Teen Council, Grades 8th-12th
    • 4-H Teen Council will meet again on September 29th, 2022 at 5 PM AT Gallo Community Center Lincoln Park, Jersey City.
    • SIGN UP HERE
  • 4-H STEM Ambassadors
    • 2023 Applications coming soon!
  • Lincoln Middle School 4-H Club in Kearny, School-based
  • Tomorrow’s Future 4-H Club in Jersey City, Community center-based
  • Hudson County 4-H Advisory Board, Adult Volunteers

Current Short-Term Club List

  • 4-H and FBCJC Youth Birding Club (ages 10-14)
    • Youth will gain skills to identify birds in their neighborhood and learn about their importance to biodiversity while enjoying the outdoors.
    • Relaunches this Spring 2023 – Registrations opening soon!
  • Sustainability Ambassadors 2023
    • Sustainability Ambassadors is an opportunity for teens to explore the sustainable development goals, sustainable food systems, consumption and waste, climate action, and more while gaining a deep understanding of the intersections of sustainability in everyday life, local communities, and globally by participating in virtual and in-person learnings, site visits, and field trips. During the summer, youth will complete 10 volunteer hours at the Hudson County 4-H Youth Urban Farm Club or site of their choosing in Hudson County and design a sustainability or climate action plan as a final project. Those who complete the program will earn a Rutgers Sustainability Ambassadors certificate and $100 gift card.  Hudson County youth in grades 9th – 12th are encouraged to learn more, register for the virtual information session held on February 2nd, and APPLY by visiting: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddofu2RrajBdo5o  Deadline to apply: February 23rd.

If you are interested in starting a 4-H Club, please contact hudson4h@njaes.rutgers.edu.