Our Clubs

Activities designed to teach children about nature, animals, art, music, food, and health.

Chester County Clubs

The 4-H program based in Chester County offers a broad variety of interest areas with hands-on projects including companion animals, dairy, equine, food and nutrition, livestock, robotics – to name a few.  

Additionally, the Pennsylvania 4-H program offers more than 100 4-H projects that can be made available through the local Penn State Extension Office. If there is a project not currently offered through an active club, youth can complete an independent study with their family, or even start a new club with the assistance of a parent or other interested adult.

Community clubs draw youth living nearby. Members choose the projects they work on. Members of a community club participate in monthly club meetings as well as meeting with their project leaders to work on various projects.

Project clubs meet once a month on a yearly schedule. Their focus is a single project.

4-H projects may be offered at your school through 4-H school enrichment or afterschool in partnership with our collaborating programs.

Project Areas

  • Animal Science
  • Civic Engagement and Leadership
  • Healthy Living
  • STEM and Robotics
  • Kitchen Chemistry
  • Textiles and Sewing
  • Computer Coding
  • Veterinary Science

Start a new club

4-H is all about exploration! If you do not see a project or a club that looks like the right fit, you can start a new club.

4-H Clubs require:

  • At least 5 youth (from at least two families)
  • An adult club leader as point of contact with the 4-H Educator
  • A minimum of 2 screened adult volunteers
  • Hold regular educational meetings

Contact your county 4-H educator to discuss the process of developing a new club. 

Clubs

Dairy Clubs

The Chester County 4-H Dairy Clubs focus on teaching members about dairy cattle.
Horse Clubs

The Chester County 4-H Horse program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical, equine use, care, and management.
Livestock Clubs

The Chester County 4-H Livestock program educates youth about the care, management, and marketing of livestock species including beef, sheep, swine, and market goats.
Small Animal Clubs

The Chester County 4-H small animal program includes poultry, rabbit and cavy, dog, cat, and various small household or companion animals.
Community Clubs

A community club is a club located in or near your area that typically meets in the evening, once a month, and offers one or more projects.
STEM Clubs

Chester County 4-H offers several clubs and short-term learning opportunities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Independent Study

Contact the office for a list of available projects.
County Teen Council

The County Teen Council is open to any 4-H youth member, ages 13 – 18 years old as of January 1, who is already enrolled in a current 4-H club.
Shooting Sports Clubs

If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you'll love the shooting sports project!

Chester County 4-H

Address

601 Westtown Road, Suite 370
Government Services Center
West Chester, PA 19380-0990

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.