4-H
4-H provides hands-on, real life experiences through projects, activities, and events to youth in Kidder County. Use the links below to learn about the North Dakota 4-H Youth Development program, 4-H Camp, and the 4-H Foundation.
JOIN 4-H!
4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation. Youth can gain life-long skills and experiences in major project areas such as science, agriculture and civic engagement. If you'd like to learn more about 4-H in Kidder County or if you are ready to enroll or volunteer, please contact us or complete a request for information.
Club Members
The Kidder County Roughriders are open to youth of all ages. Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 7, and 4-H members, ages 8-18, participate together in club meetings. Roughriders is the largest club in our county with over 30 youth ages 5 to 18. So if a busy, diverse club, with members of all ages is what you are looking for, the Roughriders might be the club for you!
Club Dues
The Roughriders club dues are $5 per member. Membership dues help to cover the cost of activities and events throughout the year.
Club Fundraisers
Club members actively participate in the county-wide annual ham dinner, county fair lunch stand sales, and various other fundraisers. Club fundraising varies each year and helps support learning activities and a club christmas party.
Project Area Interests
4-H Projects are real-life experiences that help the 4-H’ers learn life skills and make sound decisions. Members of this club actively explore projects in all areas, but many members enroll in horse and livestock projects!
- Beef
- Horses
- Goats
- Sheep
- Photography
- Horticulture
- Drawing & Painting
- Food & Nutrition
Club Projects & Awards
Clean Stall Award. The Roughrider 4-H Club earned this award several times at the fair by keeping their livestock stalls neat, clean, and orderly, and working together to help each other
Meeting Date/Time/Location & Information
The Roughriders usually meet monthly on a Sunday at 1:00 pm at the Steele Community Center. The day will vary so contact a leader for details. Club leaders will send out a text reminder of the meeting. Each meeting includes a business meeting, a snack, and a member demonstration. They also have a Christmas party in November with a fun activity such as roller skating or bowling.
Leader Contact Info
Kaylene Schoenhard, kdschoenhard@gmail.com
Karla Moser
Joseph Hochhalter
Club Members
The Kidder County Creative Kids are open to youth of all ages. Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 7, and 4-H members, ages 8-18, participate together in club meetings. Creative Kids is a small club with about a dozen from age 7 to 16 , so if a smaller club, with younger members is what you are looking for, Creative Kids might be the club for you!
Club Dues
The Creative Kids have no annual club dues.
Club Fundraisers
Club members actively participate in the county-wide annual ham dinner and bake sale, county fair lunch stand sales, and various other fundraisers.
Project Area Interests
4-H Projects are real-life experiences that help the 4-H’ers learn life skills and make sound decisions. Members of this club are actively exploring these projects, and more!
- Drawing & Painting
- Foods and Nutrition
- Technology
- Woodworking
- Engineering
- Clothing & Sewing
Club Projects & Awards
Healthy North Dakota 4-H Club. The Creative Kids have earned this designation by integrating at least one health, nutrition, food safety, or physical activity into a minimum of six regular meetings during the year.
Meeting Date/Time/Location & Information
Meetings vary monthly so contact the leader for details. They are usually held monthly at Steele Community Building or hosted by a 4-H family. At each meeting the Creative Kids hold a business meeting, have a snack, a member does a demonstration, and there is a fun activity. They also have a Christmas party.
Leader Contact Info
Crystal DeVore
Club Members
The Medina Hustlers are open to youth of all ages. Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 7, and 4-H members, ages 8 -18, participate together in club meetings. The Medina Hustlers is a small club with an emphasis on livestock, small and large static projects.
Club Dues
The Hustlers have no annual club dues.
Club Fundraisers
Club members actively participate in the county-wide annual ham dinner, county fair lunch stand sales, and various other fundraisers.
Project Area Interests
4-H Projects are real-life experiences that help the 4-H’ers learn life skills and make sound decisions. Members of this club are actively exploring these projects, and more!
- Drawing & Painting
- Foods and Nutrition
- Technology
- Woodworking
- Engineering
- Clothing & Sewing
- Small/Large Animals
- Robotics
Meeting Date/Time/Location & Information
The Hustlers usually meet monthly but the day/time will vary so contact a leader for details. Each Hustlers meeting consists of a business meeting, a snack, a member demonstration, and a fun activity or group project. They also have a Christmas party in December.
Leader Contact Info
Lacey Kreft, clkreft@hotmail.com
Club Members
Tappen Ag is open to youth of all ages. Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 7, and 4-H members, ages 8-18, participate together in club meetings. Tappen Ag is a medium sized club with approximately 17 youth from age 5 to 18.
Club Dues
Tappen Ag has no annual club dues.
Club Fundraisers
The primary fundraising event for this club is Bingo at the annual Tappen Harvestfest. Club members also participate in the county-wide annual ham dinner, county fair lunch stand sales, and various other fundraisers.
Project Area Interests
4-H Projects are real-life experiences that help the 4-H’ers learn life skills and make sound decisions. Members of this club are actively exploring these projects, and more!
- Creative Arts
- Livestock
- Technology
- Woodworking
- Engineering
- Horticulture
Club Projects
They have an annual float in the Tappen Harvestfest Parade and run community bingo during Harvestfest.
Meeting Date/Time/Location & Information
Tappen Ag usually meets on the second Sunday of each month at the School in Tappen. This will vary by month so please contact a leader for exact times. Each Tappen Ag club meeting consists of a business meeting, has a snack and sometimes a fun activity. There is also a Christmas party in December.
Leader Contact Info
Serena & Jason Schmidt, slschmidt@bektel.com
Club Members
The Trailblazers club is open to youth of all ages. Cloverbud members, ages 5 to 7, and 4-H members, ages 8-18, participate together in club meetings.
This was a brand new club in 2024. Their membership filled up quickly and are currently not taking any new members. Contact the Extension office to learn more.
Club Dues
This club currently has a small dues fee since it is a new club. These dues help buy supplies for club projects.
Club Fundraisers
Club members participate in the county-wide annual ham dinner, county fair lunch stand sales, and various other fundraisers.
Project Area Interests
4-H Projects are real-life experiences that help the 4-H’ers learn life skills and make sound decisions. Members of this club are actively exploring these projects, and more!
- Creative Arts
- Sewing
- Small & large Animal
Meeting Date/Time/Location & Information
The Trailblazers usually meet monthly at a club members house. Date and time willl vary by month so please contact a leader for exact times. Each club meeting consists of a business meeting, has a snack and sometimes a fun activity.
Leader Contact Info
Julia Nicholson
Joy Faul
MEMBERS
If you are already a 4-H member, family, or volunteer, we have a lot of resources for you.
You can access most forms, documents, and other resources using the links below. The Kidder county google drive contains county specific documents and forms that are useful through out the year.
