Jefferson County - Colorado 4-H

06/17/2026

Join us for the United We Show Jackpot, hosted by the Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Council at the Jefferson County Colorado Fairgrounds in Golden, CO on June 20th!

Whether you're a seasoned showman or stepping into the ring for the first time, this show is the perfect place to put your hard work on display, connect with fellow 4-H’ers, and practice before your local fair. Friendly competition, prizes and an opportunity to show off your skills — this is your chance to shine in the ring!

Schedule of Classes:
• Market Sheep - 10am
• Market Beef - 11am
• Market Goats - 2pm

Grand & Reserve awards for each species! Pre-Entry is $25/head until June 19th. Will increase to $35/head day-of. Showmanship will be $10 cash day-of - 100% payout! Come compete, connect, and show off your hard work!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Register Here - https://col.st/mcfuo

06/15/2026

The Jefferson County 4-H Office will be closed this Friday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 23rd at 8am!

The CSU Extension Jefferson County office will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen Tuesday, June 23 at 8 a.m.

Have a Happy Juneteenth and a great weekend.

06/13/2026

Let the Jeffco 4-H Fair Countdown Begin!

We are 6 weeks aways from the first day of fair on Saturday, July 25th where our members will come to the Jefferson County Colorado Fairgrounds for Interview Day.

This is where a 4-H'er sits down with a judge and presents the project they worked on all year. This is the opportunity for them to reflect on their work and talk about what they learned!

While this event is only for 4-H families, check out our public events schedule! See all the fun things happening throughout the week, where you can catch our members in action!

05/27/2026

4-H youth enrolled in livestock and horse projects are invited to join us for a full day of hands on learning at the 2026 Adrianne Smith Memorial Livestock Showmanship Camp on Saturday, June 13th at the McKeever Arena in Conifer. This camp is a fantastic opportunity to develop and sharpen showmanship skills ahead of your County Fair.

Participants will benefit from:
• Fitting demonstrations
• Practice time with multiple species
• A competitive Round Robin for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior divisions
• Buckle prizes, along with ribbons and on site concessions

Important Details:
• Cost: $25.00 per participant
• Registration begins at 7:00 AM
• Youth must bring their own 4 H registered animals (excluding swine and horses)
• Activities follow Colorado 4 H rules
• Pre registration is required by midnight on June 10

This is a great chance to build confidence, learn from peers, and get show ring ready. We hope to see you there!

Register and/or Sign Up to Volunteer - https://col.st/ell23
Showbill - https://col.st/ht4ds

05/21/2026

ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp is Hiring for Summer 2026! ✨🌲

Join our seasonal summer camp team as an educator and help create magical outdoor learning experiences for local youth! ENOR Environmental Discovery Day Camp has been inspiring outdoor discovery for 52 years, and we’re looking for dynamic, enthusiastic team members to help continue that tradition!

🌿 Camp Educators
We’re looking for energetic, supportive leaders who love working with kids outdoors. Educators help guide up to 10 campers each day through hiking, hands‑on learning activities, and exploration across local public lands. Responsibilities include:
• Ensuring camper safety and positive experiences
• Preparing daily activities based on camp curriculum
• Managing camper check‑in/out
• Organizing and caring for equipment

If you’re passionate about environmental education, teamwork, and spending your summer outdoors, we’d love to hear from you!

📌 Apply ASAP! Applications are reviewed each day, and this posting will close once all positions have been filled!

Outdoor Educators: https://col.st/da29q

04/22/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! ✨🎉

We want to extend our gratitude for the 100+ volunteers that give their time, energy, and passion to our program every single year. From leading club or project meetings, chaperoning members at conferences, helping plan fundraisers, and organizing workshops and shows, we would not have 4-H without volunteers!

Collectively, they power the 4-H motto of "Making the Best Better" and give young people hands-on experiences, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that prepare them to lead for a lifetime.

Thank you for all that you do for our youth, you are making an impact on our future generations and our local community!

If you know a 4-H volunteer, be sure to tell them thank you!💚🍀

04/16/2026

Last month was Spring Break for Jeffco Public Schools, so our office held activities for our 4-H'ers! Two days were packed with fun and featured a different theme, related to 4-H project areas, and youth had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities.

Our first day was all about outdoor exploration! Youth got to try out archery in the morning and then headed over to Lair O' the Bear Park, where we explored riparian ecosystems through building beaver dams and catching invertebrates. The day ended with a senses walk, where members used their eyes, ears, hands, and nose to immerse themselves in and appreciate our natural environment.

The second day focused on vet science! Our members started the morning with a cow dissection lab with CSU Extension's Veterinary Specialist, Dr. Whitman. They learned about the bodily systems and how they support a cow throughout its life, then practiced their suturing skills on imitation skin. The afternoon featured a tour of CSU Spur, where our 4-H'ers observed veterinary procedures, explored VR programs being used to train vet students, and learned about animal-assisted therapies. At the end of the day, youth studied skeletal and muscular diagrams of horses and mapped them on a horse's body!

In 4-H, education is what we do. While these activities were fun. they also exposed our members to different interest areas, which can spark new passions and broaden their future possibilities!

04/10/2026

Thank You for Supporting Our Boots & BBQ Fundraiser! 💚🤠

A huge thank‑you to all the community members, families, volunteers, and supporters who came out to make our 4‑H program's Boots & BBQ Fundraiser such a fun and successful event!

We loved seeing everyone enjoy delicious BBQ, join in for some lively line dancing, and bid on our silent auction items. Your energy, generosity, and enthusiasm help make opportunities possible for our 4‑H youth—and we’re so grateful.

Thank you for showing up, celebrating with us, and supporting our program!

04/05/2026

🌟 Congratulations to our Jeffco 4‑H Creative Cooks Participants! 🌟

A big shout‑out to all the amazing Jeffco 4‑H members who competed in the 4‑H Front Range Regional Creative Cooks Competition! This contest challenges youth to learn and practice meal planning, nutrition, and food preparation skills—all while letting their creativity shine.

Members selected a theme, prepared delicious dishes, and designed table settings to bring their ideas to life. This year’s themes were absolutely incredible, featuring:
• Disney’s Moana
• Disney’s Luca
• W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
• Wicked
• Military
• Wings of Fire (graphic novel series)

We are so proud of the imagination, hard work, and culinary skills our youth displayed. Thank you for representing Jeffco 4‑H with creativity and confidence!

🥗👏 Great job, everyone!

03/10/2026

Time is running out to get your tickets for our Boots & BBQ Fundraiser, happening THIS WEEKEND!

This is our largest fundraiser of the year, so it is the perfect opportunity to come out and support your local 4-H program!

Dancing, BBQ, and amazing silent auction items! It is going to be a great evening. 🍀

Get ready for an evening filled with delicious BBQ, fun activities, and a whole lot of country charm – all for a great cause!

Jeffco 4-H is hosting our annual fundraiser on March 14th at the Jefferson County Colorado Fairgrounds from 6pm to 9pm!

🌟 Smokin’ Outlaw Kitchen will be serving up their slow-smoked BBQ
🤠 A line caller will be teaching us how to kick up our boots with line dancing lessons
🎁 Silent Auction – Bid on amazing items while supporting Jeffco 4-H Youth!

Come for the food, stay for the dancing, and don’t forget to place your bids! Every dollar raised goes toward Jefferson County 4-H Youth Programs, making a difference in our community.

Buy your tickers here - https://col.st/oas60

Help us spread the word—tag your friends, share this post, and let’s make this fundraiser a huge success! See y’all there!