Larimer County, CO
larimercounty4hfoundation@gmail.com
4-H Carnival

The Foundation’s key fundraiser is its annual 4-H Carnival conducted in March at The Ranch, Loveland, CO.

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4-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.

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Donate 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.

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About 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 arm of the Larimer County Office of Colorado State University Extension. 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
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larimer county 4-h

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

2024 4H Carnival

2024 4-H Carnival & Craft Show

2024 65th Annual 4-H Carnival will be held on Sat., March 2nd @ 10am at The Ranch in Loveland

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4-H Foundation Holiday Craft Show

4-H Foundation Holiday Craft Show – Dec 2023

Our 4-H Foundation craft show will be held in the McKee Bldg. on December 2nd & 3rd. Please join us in support of Larimer County 4-H.

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2023 scholarship winners

2023 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to all our 2023 Winners! The Foundation’s Scholarship Committee selects scholarship winners and alternates for all but two scholarships. The Michael Dickinson Memorial Scholarship, and the Nancy Sue Morehouse Agriculture Scholarship winners are selected by family members who represent their respective scholarship.

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