4-H Clubs

These 4-H clubs currently are active and enrolled in Clinton County. Club members choose from a variety of 4-H STEM, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement projects



Club Name Club Description Location/Area + Status
Adirondack Engineers - Team BETA We are a group of engineers focused on FIRST Robotics (http://www.usfirst/org/) projects. We build a robot, compete at competitions while learning to program, design, build, and present while developing teamwork skills.  Peru - 
Accepting new members
Archery This is a countywide, special interest club ran by county educators/volunteers.  Countywide - 
Accepting new members
Bluegrass This is a countywide spark club that is ran by educators and volunteers. Bluegrass instruments are available for loan and once a month lessons are free in banjo, fiddle, guitar, and bass. Countywide - 
Accepting new members & searching for instructors
Bridled Hearts Our club is horse focused while also working on developing life long skills like sewing, woodworking and cooking. We also do craft and community service projects.  West Chazy -
Not accepting new members at this time
Chattering Chipmunks We are a homeschool group dedicated to a wide range of projects including theater, animal and middle school robotics.  Peru - 
Accepting new members
The Coyotes We are a STEM club learning and experimenting with science, technology, engineering while using mathematics.  Peru -
Accepting new members
Flocking Together

Flocking Together is a countywide 4-H group focused on raising and showing poultry along with sheep and/or goats. Members do not have to own any of the animals to participate. Separate meetings for poultry and sheep/goats are held. 

Peru - 
Accepting new members
Livestock (Goats and Sheep) Club A countywide club focused on working with goats and sheep.  Countywide - 
Accepting new members

Milk Dippers

We are a club that was founded around dairy cattle and animal science projects. Over the years we have incorporated many other livestock species including beef cattle, goats, and rabbits, and poultry. The club typically meets once a month at the W.H. Miner Institute.

Chazy - 

Accepting new members

Mud Pond Mountaineers We are small animal club focusing on gardening and craft projects.  Peru - 
Accepting new members

Northern Trail Riders

We are a horse riding club. 

Peru - 

Not accepting new members at this time

Paws and Claws We are a new pet care club focusing on cats, dogs and small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, reptiles, birds and fish) Peru - 
Accepting new members
Poultry Club Countywide club for kids who are interested in learning about and showing poultry.  Plattsburgh - 
Accepting new members

Soulful Strides

We are a new club focused on the 4-H fundamentals, our animal focus is horses but we also cover some pets and small animal areas. We meet every other week in West Chazy.

West Chazy - 

Accepting new members 

Tangled Reins

We are primarily a horse and community service oriented club. We focus on horse care, riding and handling. Members meet monthly to work on projects and community service activities. The club members vote on club officers who run club meetings and make major decisions.

Champlain/Mooers -

Not accepting new members at this time

The Helping Hands

Animal science, specializing in swine & dairy

Peru - 

Accepting new members

Teen Ambassadors Teen group focused on community service, leadership, citizenship and the promotion of the county 4-H program. Plattsburgh/Countywide
Saranac Spirit Animals Animal science, specializing in horses and small animals.  Saranac/Bloomingdale

Contact

Chelsea Denny
Youth & Family Development | Health & Wellness | Senior Fitness Resource Educator
clb299@cornell.edu
(518) 561-7450

Last updated October 2, 2024