4-H Carnival
The Foundation’s key fundraiser is its annual 4-H Carnival at The Ranch, Loveland, CO.
READ MORE4-H Scholarships
The Larimer County 4-H Foundation offers scholarships each year for current graduating seniors and post high school students in the form of memorial scholarships and general scholarships as the budget allows.
READ MOREDonate to 4-H Today
Financial support to the Larimer County 4-H Program is used to help 4-Hers enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors.
READ MOREAbout the 4-H Foundation
Providing Financial Support for the Larimer County 4-H program
The Larimer County 4-H Foundation is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Established in 1953 and governed by a Board of Trustees that donates their time and expertise, the Foundation is an independent nonprofit corporation with the sole authority for the management of the Foundation. The Foundation acts upon recommendations from Larimer County Extension and their advisory groups to create and sustain positive youth development.
The Foundation helps provide the following learning opportunities for Larimer County 4-H Youth to participate in programs held locally, statewide and nationally. Educational opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Educational programs
- Project workshops & competitions
- Camp experiences
- Livestock & other 4-H projects
- Citizenry skills
- Post-secondary education
The Larimer County 4-H program is one of the largest traditional club programs in Colorado. Approximately 300 volunteer adult leaders and 1,000 youth, ages 5 through 18, participate in its projects.
TODAY’S 4-H
Supporting Rural, Urban and Suburban Youth
Organized more than 100 years ago as a way to give rural youth new agricultural skills, today’s 4-H involves rural, urban, and suburban youth. The 4-H program offers youth safe learning environments and partnerships with caring adults who help them successfully acquire their needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.
DIVERSITY
Values Differences and Celebrates Diversity
COMPETITION
Encourages Healthy Positive Competition & builds Character
LIFE SKILLS
Teaching Life, Leadership & Critical Thinking Skills
COMMUNITY
Fosters a Spirit of Community Service and Involvement
MISSION STATEMENT
TO ASSIST IN THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF LARIMER COUNTY YOUTH IN THE 4-H PROGRAM.
Larimer County 4-H Foundation News & Events
