Clubs allow youth to work in partnership with caring adults to learn more about animals, art, music, food, health, and more.

Lawrence County 4-H Clubs

4-H Clubs are an organized group of youth (ages 5-18), led by a minimum of two screened adult volunteers, with a planned educational program and purpose. 4-H Clubs are an opportunity for members to explore interest areas in partnership with caring adults and peers. Meeting times and project areas vary by each 4-H Club.

4-H Cloverbuds: Exploring Farm Animals

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • CLOVERBUD

In PA 4-H, Cloverbuds are members 5- to 7-year-olds (as of January 1).  Like the 4-H program for older youth, the Cloverbud program can help youngsters grow into competent, caring, and contributing members of their families and communities. The program offers noncompetitive, age-appropriate activities designed to help children learn about life.

In this club, Cloverbuds learn about different animal projects offered in Lawrence County.  They will meet each month to focus on a different animal science project, completing an activity to expand their knowledge of the specific species. 

4-H Teen Council

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • COUNTY COUNCIL
  • LEADERSHIP
  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • CIVIC ENGAGMENT

Focused on learning leadership and civic engagement, the Lawrence County 4-H Teen Council is the club that unites all clubs.  4-H Teen Council meets the 2nd Thursday of every month in Ellwood City, PA.  The 4-H Teen Council is active with planning county-wide events and activities that promote 4-H, while building their own leadership skills.

Animal House 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING BEEF
  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING GOAT
  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING RABBITS
  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING SHEEP
  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING SWINE
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET BEEF
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET GOAT
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET RABBITS
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET SHEEP
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET SWINE
  • POULTRY - CHICKEN
  • POULTRY - MARKET POULTRY
  • POULTRY - TURKEY

This multi-species 4-H Club allows members to participate in a variety of livestock projects.  Members will be together for the business portion and then split into different groups for more individualized training in their specific project area(s).

Baby Beef 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING BEEF
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET BEEF
  • LIVESTOCK - DAIRY - BEEF

This 4-H club focuses on teaching its youth members about beef projects.

Blue Ribbon Rabbit 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • CLOVERBUD
  • COMPANION ANIMALS – RABBITS
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET RABBITS

This 4-H club focuses on teaching its youth members about rabbit projects.  Cloverbud members are allowed to join and will participate in noncompetitive, age-appropriate activities.

Bunny Bunch 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • CLOVERBUD
  • COMPANION ANIMALS – RABBITS
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET RABBITS

This 4-H club focuses on teaching its youth members about rabbit projects.  Cloverbud members are allowed to join and will participate in noncompetitive, age-appropriate activities.

Denim and Dust 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

Digital Shooter's 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

In this 4-H Club, members learn all about photography – taking pictures at club meetings to expand their knowledge and understanding of how camera work, photograph editing, and more.

Eager Little Beaver Textiles

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – COLLECTIBLES
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – FASHION DESIGN
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – SEWING AND TEXTILES

This club meets on Monday evenings in Enon Valley to explore various textile-related projects.

Hog Wild 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING SWINE
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET SWINE

This 4-H club focuses on teaching its youth members about swine projects.

Little Beaver Country Cookers

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • CLOVERBUD
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – BEYOND THE GRILL
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – BREADS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – CAKE DECORATING
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – COOKING
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – GLOBAL GOURMET
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – GRILL MASTER

This club meets on Monday evenings in Enon Valley to explore various foods and nutrition projects.

Little Beaver Creative Crafters

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – CRAFTS AND FINE ARTS

This club meets on Monday evenings in Enon Valley to explore crafts and fine arts projects.

Little Beaver Green Thumbs

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • STEM – PLANT SCIENCE

This club meets on Monday evenings in Enon Valley for hands-on gardening and plant science projects.  Members will grow flowers, vegetables, and

Mane Attractions 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

Neat Kids Goat 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • DAIRY – GOAT
  • LIVESTOCK – BREEDING GOAT
  • LIVESTOCK – MARKET GOAT
  • LIVESTOCK – OTHER GOAT

This 4-H club focuses on goat projects.

Paw Printz 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • COMPANION ANIMALS – DOGS

This club focuses on the companion dog project.  Members will learn more about the species and have the opportunity to complete various activities and demonstrations with their own canine.

Plain Grove 4-H Kids Creation Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • FOODS & NUTRITION – BEYOND THE GRILL
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – BREADS AROUND THE WORLD
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – CAKE DECORATING
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – COOKING
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – GLOBAL GOURMET
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – GRILL MASTER
  • FOODS & NUTRITION – SNACK ATTACK
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – COLLECTIBLES
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – CRAFTS AND FINE ARTS
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – FASHION DESIGN
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
  • EXPRESSIVE ARTS – SCRAPBOOKING
  • SEWING AND TEXTILES
  • STEM – PLANT SCIENCE

Porky Pig 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • LIVESTOCK - BREEDING SWINE
  • LIVESTOCK - MARKET SWINE

This 4-H club focuses on teaching its youth members about swine projects.

Runnin' Rebels 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

S.W.A.Y. Dairy 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • DAIRY – CATTLE

A dairy cattle-focused 4-H Club.  Members in this club with an appropriate dairy project are invited to participate in the Annual Lawrence County Cheese Auction.

Scrambled Eggs 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • POULTRY – CHICKEN
  • POULTRY – MARKET POULTRY
  • POULTRY – OTHER
  • POULTRY – TURKEY

A poultry-focused 4-H Club.

Shooting Sports 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • AIR RIFLE (4-H AGES 8-18)
  • ARCHERY (4-H AGES 8-18)
  • SHOTGUN (4-H AGES 12-18)

The Shootings Sports 4-H Club meets at the Castlewood Rod & Gun Club, 2964 Shaffer Rd, Ellwood City PA 16117, on Monday evenings.  Click here for more information.

Silver Spurs 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

Trail Blazers 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

Wayne Buckaroos 4-H Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • HORSE – CLOVERBUD
  • HOOF HOURS
  • HORSELESS
  • JUNIOR HORSE
  • MODEL
  • PERFORMANCE HORSEMANSHIP

An equine-focused 4-H Club that offers a variety of projects.

Wing Nuts 4-H Tractor & Small Engine Club

Project(s) in ZSuite:

  • STEM – SMALL ENGINES
  • STEM – TRACTOR AND SAFETY

This 4-H Club provides members with hands-on learning opportunities to rebuild and repair small engines.

In addition, each club in the Lawrence County 4-H Program offers Club Officers that are voted on by membership…

  • PRESIDENT
  • VICE PRESIDENT
  • SECRETARY
  • TREASURER
  • NEWS REPORTER
  • RECREATION/SONG AND GAME LEADER

… and the opportunity for 4-H Members, 13 and older to serve as a TEEN PROJECT LEADER.

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.

Lawrence County 4-H

Address

430 Court Street
Courthouse

New Castle, PA 16101-3598

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.