New Youth Members

Enrollment Steps for NEW 4-H Youth Members

Follow these steps to enroll a new 4-H member.

Step 1: Choose a Club and Projects.

Choose a Club. Each County Program consists of community clubs, special interest projects, after-school programs and camps. Click on your county below to find out what community clubs and camps are offered in your area. You will have to choose a minimum of one club or camp when you sign up.

Contact the club. Contact the Club Leader for the club you are interested in joining to let them know you are signing up. They can give you more information about the club and the types of projects they offer.

Step 2: Sign up in ZSuite

Create a family profile with ZSuite. Members are grouped by Family, so you can add all youth family members who want to join 4-H. If you are under 18, please have a parent or guardian enter the information.

The 4-H Enrollment System will be closed until August 15th. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 year will begin at noon on August 15th.

Step 3: Pay 4-H Program Fees

Online: Card payments can only be accepted online with a non-refundable transaction fee of 4%. The total cost is $73.84. ($71 enrollment fee + $2.84 transaction fee)
Mail: Make checks payable to "UC Regents" and send to: UCCE Central Sierra 4-H YDP, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
In-Person: Cash and check payments can be accepted at your county 4-H office.

Step 4: Required Reading

Read the required reading, which by enrolling in the 4-H Youth Development Program you are agreeing to the following (see your county's enrollment policies and guidelines below):

Step 4: Enrollment Completion

Participate! Once your county 4-H office reviews the enrollment, you will receive an email sent to your Family email account to confirm your enrollment status as Active.

Once your membership is active, you may participate in 4-H events and activities!

You may access your 4-H enrollment profile at any time of the year to update your health information, etc. Note: Youth must be enrolled in projects with the ultimate goal of participating/competing before the first project meeting.

Need Help?

Please go to our ENROLLMENT HELP page for assistance. If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact the Central Sierra 4-H office at 530-621-5503.