Enrollment Is Open: Discover Your Place in Milam County 4-H

Milam County, TX - The 2026-2027 4-H year is officially underway, and Milam County 4-H is ready to welcome new and returning members!

If you have been thinking about joining 4-H, now is the time. Whether you are interested in animals, photography, cooking, leadership, public speaking, shooting sports, agriculture, or simply want to try something new and meet new friends, 4-H offers opportunities for everyone. Enrollment for the new 4-H year opened September 1, and there is still plenty of time to get involved. This year also brings an exciting change as Texas 4-H has launched a new enrollment system designed to make the process easier and more convenient for families. One important reminder for 4-H families is that everyone must enroll again for the new 4-H
year. This includes Cloverbuds, Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, and adult volunteers, even if they were enrolled in 4-H last year.

Enrollment can be completed online by visiting www.join4h.com and selecting the “Join 4-H” link on the homepage. The cost is $25 per member in grades 3-12, $10 per Cloverbud in grades K-2, and $10 per adult volunteer. Find Your Place in 4-H

Milam County 4-H has five active clubs, giving families several opportunities to find a club that fits their location and interests. Community clubs include Cameron, Gause, Rockdale, and Thorndale, along with the Shooting Sports 4-H Project Club. The community clubs are where members can build friendships, participate in club activities, learn about 4-H projects, take part in community service, develop leadership skills, and discover new opportunities.

The Shooting Sports 4-H Project Club provides opportunities for youth interested in shooting sports. Members who participate in Project Club must also be enrolled in one of Milam County's community 4-H clubs. 2026-2027 4-H Club Meeting Schedule Families interested in joining are encouraged to attend a club meeting to learn more about 4-H and meet other members and families.

Cameron 4-H Club
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Yoe High School Cafeteria
First meeting: September 1

Rockdale 4-H Club
Meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church
First meeting: September 14

Thorndale 4-H Club
Meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Thorndale New High School Cafeteria
First meeting: September 7

Shooting Sports 4-H Project Club
Meets the third Monday of each month at 5 p.m.

American Legion Rockdale
2534 N. Hwy 487, Rockdale, TX 76567
First meeting: September 21

Meeting dates and locations are a great starting point for families who want to learn more about what each club has to offer.

Whether this is your first year in 4-H or you have been a member for several years, there is always something new to learn, somewhere new to go, and another opportunity to grow. Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 4-H year. Families can visit www.join4h.com to enroll and can contact the Milam County Extension Office or their local 4-H club for more information.
Come find your club, choose your project, and discover all that 4-H has to offer this year. Milam County 4-H is ready for another year of learning, leadership, friendship, service, and fun, and there is a place for you!

Youth interested in developing leadership skills, exploring career opportunities, competing in exciting contests, making lifelong friends, and giving back to their communities are encouraged to join Milam County 4-H.

For more information about Milam County 4-H programs, contact the Milam County Extension Office. For more information about Milam County 4-H, please call the Milam County Extension Office at (254) 697-7045 or email Micah Holcombe, FCH Agent, at
mlholcombe@ag.tamu.edu or Josh Evans, AG Agent, at josh.evans@ag.tamu.edu.

Milam County 4-H Facebook Page:
The Milam County 4-H has a facebook page! Please make sure and go in and LIKE the page to
get information about Milam County 4-H! 4-H facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH 4-H Blasts will be posted on the page as well as contest winners, etc.

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