- Larimer County 4-H Foundation

4-H Carnival

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

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.

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.

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

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.