Eligibility

Youth must complete 4-H enrollment BEFORE participating in the 4-H program. 

• Primary Members (5-8 years): Must be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2025. Youth who turn 9 on or after January 1, 2026 must participate as a primary member until the end of the program year.
• Junior (9-10 years), Intermediate (11-13 years), and Senior Members (14-18 years): Must be 9 years old on or before December 31, 2025. Youth may join if they are not 19 years old on or before December 31, 2025. 4-H members who turn 19 on or after January 1, 2026 may continue capstone activities through December 31, 2026.

Enrollment Steps

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 enrollment year is now open! The 4-H year runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Enrollment is open year round, however the recommended tome to enroll un a Community Club is July through September, and clubs typically begin their meetings for the new program year in September. 

Step #1: Choose a 4-H Community Club

Find a local 4-H club: 

Consider both location and project offerings when selecting a 4-H club. If you have questions or need assistance choosing which club is right for you, please contact Cayci Hill, Kings County 4-H CES, at cdahill@ucanr.edu or 559-852-2730.

Step #2: Contact the Community Club Leader

Let the Club Leader(s) know you are interested in joining their 4-H club. They can give you more information about their club meetings and the types of projects they offer. 

Step #3: Enroll Online (ZSuite)

1. Go to https://4h.zsuite.org
2. Click "Sign Up".
3. Create a Household.
4. Click "+Household Member" to add individuals to the household. Their birthdate determines their role as a Youth Member or Adult Volunteer.
5. Complete all enrollment sections including personal info, units, and waivers. Select the club you chose as your "Primary Unit" and sign up for at least one project.
6. After all enrollment sections are complete, Click "Submit".
7. The youth enrollment status will show as PENDING APPROVAL. 

Help sheets and videos can be found on the CA 4-H Resource Center Enrollment page.

Step #4: Enrollment Fees (None this year!)

There is nothing to do for this step since all Kings County 4-H youth member and adult volunteer enrollment fees are being paid for by the Kings County 4-H Sponsoring Committee for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make 4-H free in Kings County. They have elected to cover our California 4-H Enrollment Fees which are $67 for youth members and $28 for adult volunteers.

Step #5: Wait for Approval 

Your application will be reviewed. When approved, notification of your 4-H youth enrollment will be sent from ZSuite to your Household Email. At this time, you may attend a club meeting and meet the club members and leaders. Welcome to 4-H!