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Erie County Clubs

There are a number of 4-H Clubs and special interest groups in Erie County to meet the needs of young people between the ages of 5 and 18.

4-H is a dynamic youth development program that lets young people learn new and exciting things, make friends and have fun all at the same time. This year, the 4-H/Youth Development Program in Erie County will reach over 3,000 young people from the area. Erie County 4-H’ers participate in a variety of projects including sewing, archery, bicycling, rocketry, cooking, wildlife and animal science.

Children between the ages of 5 and 7 may participate in 4-H as Cloverbud members. Look for Cloverbuds listed under club names to find an existing program for your 5- to 7-year old or ask any club leader about adding Cloverbuds to their club.

This directory lists each club, the area of the county where they generally meet, the names of adult volunteer leaders and a contact phone number. The organizational leader of each club is indicated by an asterisk. In addition, some project areas that the club currently participates in are also listed. Members of every club may participate in any one of the more than 100 projects that are offered in Erie County.

Project Areas

  • Animal Science
  • Civic Engagement and Leadership
  • Communications and Expressive Arts
  • Environmental Science and Shooting Sports
  • Healthy Living and Wellness
  • STEM

Clubs

Beefers Plus 4-H Club

Location: Waterford/LeBoeuf Area/Albion

Projects:  Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat), Veterinary Science, Rabbits, Cloverbuds

Meetings: Meetings are held once a month at the Lutheran church in McKean, PA.  Please contact leader for meeting dates.

Leader:

Blazing Arrows 4-H Club

Location: McKean/Edinboro Area

Project: Archery

Meetings: Please contact Leaders for meeting dates and times.

Leaders:

  • *Barb & Ray Moore: 814-566-5921 or 814-873-4771, rbjm3@yahoo.com
  • Jesse Moore

Caprine Companions 4-H Club

Location: Edinboro/Albion Area

Projects: Dairy Goat, Pet Goats, Working Goats, Rabbits, Poultry, Pet care

Meetings: Third Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the Leader’s home

Leader:

Cloverleaf Riders 4-H Club

Location: McKean/Edinboro Area

Projects: Horse

Meetings: Second Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at Erie Hunt &  Saddle Club (6840 Old State Rd., Edinboro, PA 16412)

Leaders: 

Edinboro Dairy 4-H Club

Location: Elk Creek/Washington/Franklin Townships

Projects: Dairy, Livestock, Cloverbuds, Rabbits, Horse

Leaders:

Final Drive 4-H Club

Location: Waterford/Union City Area

Project: Livestock

Leaders:

Horsin’ Around 4-H Club

Location: Fairview/Girard/Lake City Area

Projects: Horse, Model Horse

Meetings: Last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Western Star Building, Albion

Leader:

JFK 4-H Club

Location: Erie/Millcreek Area

Projects: Photography, Market Lamb, Gardening

Leader:

  • Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator 814-825-0900, seg16@psu.edu

Keepin' it Country 4-H Club

Location: Waterford/Union City Area

Projects: Livestock, Horse, General Projects, Rabbits, Poultry

Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month except January and February in Waterford

Milkyway Dairy 4-H Club

Location: Elk Creek/Washington/Franklin Townships

Projects: Dairy, Horse

Leaders:

Mountaintop 4-H Club

Location: Greene Township/Wattsburg Area

Projects: Livestock, Small Animals, General Projects

Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month.

Leaders:

Nothing But Dust 4-H Club

Location: Cambridge Springs

Projects: Dairy, Livestock, Horse

Meetings:  Second Sunday of each month, unless otherwise stated, at 1:00PM at the Venango Volunteer Fire Department.

Leader:

School Enrichment and Embryology (May)

Location: Erie/Millcreek Area

Leader:

  • Shawn E. Graves, Urban 4-H/Youth Ext. Educator 814-825-0900, seg16@psu.edu

Trailblazers 4-H Club

Location: Conneaut/Springfield Townships

Projects: Horse, Model Horse, Horseless, Cloverbuds

Leaders:

True Grit 4-H Club

Location: Waterford/Union City Area

Projects: Livestock, General Projects

Meetings: Once a month usually on a Sunday at various locations

Leaders:

  • *Kelly Brown: 814-397-4082
  • Matt & Lori Weber

Waterford Bucking Broncos 4-H Club

Location: Waterford/LeBoeuf Area/Albion

Projects: Performance Horse, Junior Horse

Meetings: Knowledge Center, 5240 Knowledge Parkway, Erie, PA 16510

Leaders:

  • *Janice Bennett: 814-796-4492 Email: rgb4492@aol.com
  • Amy Bridger
  • Jaime Snippert
  • Aaron Snippert

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.

Erie County 4-H

Address

5240 Knowledge Parkway, Suite B
Erie, PA 16510

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.