Intermediate (Ages 10-13) Members Resource Guide
Ages above should be a reflection of the age they are as of January 1(2026) of the current year.
🏛 Attend and Participate in Club Meetings
A 4-H club is a group of youth and adults who meet regularly throughout the year for fun, learning, and leadership. Most clubs hold monthly meetings, which are planned and led by youth officers with the guidance of club leaders.
Typical 4-H Meeting Experience
➡️ Opening – Call to Order & Pledges
➡️ Business – Youth-led planning & decision-making 💼
➡️ Education/Program – Demonstrations, speakers, or hands-on projects 🎨🔬
➡️ Recreation – Games, activities, or snacks 🎲🍪
➡️ Closing – Wrap up & reminders ✅
👨👩👧 What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Can Expect
- 👍 Be Involved – Parent/Guardian/Caregiver are encouraged to attend meetings
- 🚗 Provide Transportation – Ensure youth can get to meetings and activities
- 📣 Encourage & Support – Help your 4-H'er finish what they start
- 📰 Stay Informed – Read the newsletter, attend meetings, ask questions
❓ What to Ask Your Club Leader
- 🗓 Club Calendar – When and where do we meet?
- 🌟 Project Options – What projects fit my child’s age & interest?
- 🏛 Meeting Structure – What will my child do during meetings?
- 💵 Fees & Deadlines – What is due, and when?
🌟 Age-Appropriate Club Experiences (Ages 10–13)
🗳 Business Meeting Participation
- Run for a Junior club office
- Present committee or project reports
- Lead discussions using parliamentary procedure
- Vote on decisions
🏅 Leadership Roles (Rotating & Fun!)
- Committee Chair or Member 👥
- Junior Project Leader 🧑🏫
- Recreation or Song Leader 🎵
- Meeting Host 🎤
🚀 Club Participation = Growth!
- 🧑🏫 Project Work – Develop hands-on skills at club, county, or state project meetings
- 🎤 Presentations & Demos – Teach others through illustrated talks or demonstrations
- 🚍 Field Trips & Tours – Explore and learn together
- 🌍 Service Projects – Make a difference in your community
- 💵 Fundraisers – Build teamwork while supporting your club
📚Explore 4-H Projects
Check out Spark Sheets & curriculum guides on the Kansas 4-H Project Page for age-appropriate ideas. Popular options for Intermediates include:
- 🐴 Animal Science – Learn about animal care and management
- 👩🍳 Food & Nutrition – Develop culinary skills and healthy eating habits
- 🤖 STEM – Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities
- 🎨 Visual Arts – Express creativity through various art forms
- 🌱 Gardening & Environmental Science – Understand plant growth and environmental stewardship
- 🗳 Leadership & Civic Engagement – Build leadership skills and engage in community service
🎉 4-H Experiences and Events
🏆 Achievement Celebration – Recognize accomplishments
⛺ 4-H Camp at Rock Springs Ranch – Adventure, leadership, and fun (ages 7–18)
🎤 Club Day – Public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and performing arts
🐮 Project Based State Events and Competitions – Advanced project knowledge and competition
🎄 Bromelsick Party & Memorial – A Douglas County tradition
🎡 Douglas County Fair – Showcase your work & earn ribbons
🌻 Kansas State Fair – Compete at the state level (ages 9+)
Stay Connected!
Read the Douglas County 4-H Newsletter each month for updates, deadlines, and opportunities!
🌱 Life Skills Gained as an Intermediate 4-H Member
Being an Intermediate 4-H member means taking on more leadership, exploring projects in depth, and building independence.
Skills You’ll Gain:
- 💬 Communication – Speak, present, and lead discussions
- ⭐ Leadership – Run meetings & guide younger members
- 👫 Teamwork – Work together for success
- ✅ Responsibility – Manage projects & deadlines
- 🔎 Problem-Solving – Think critically & make decisions
- 🌍 Citizenship – Improve your club & community
- 💪 Confidence – Believe in yourself
- 🎨 Project Mastery – Advance in chosen project areas
✨ In 4-H, Intermediates don’t just learn—they lead, grow, and thrive! ✨
Interested in Enrolling?
The 4-H year runs from October 1 through September 30. While enrollment is open year-round, youth must be enrolled by May 1(2026) of the current 4-H year in order to participate in the Douglas County Fair 4-H division.