4-H Gila County Club Information

Copper Clover Buddies

Cloverbuds is a 4-H program for youth ages 5 to 7 years old. Members will explore hands-on and discovery-oriented learning activities which may include livestock, gardening, cooking, crafts, etc. All activities are non-competitive. Youth members will have a fun filled year as they learn in the demonstration garden at the Fairgrounds and explore various 4-H projects.

Exploring 4-H

Exploring 4-H brings interactive learning to classrooms, youth clubs and community setting to reach youth not already served by 4-H programs. Our grab-and-go curriculum kits help kids find their spark through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), agriculture, health and civic engagement activities.

Farm to Table 4-H Club

Youth members will learn basic cooking and kitchen safety. We will learn to make butter, ice cream, jelly and jams, bake cookies and much more.

Gila County 4-H Teen Leaders Council

Youth Leaders and Officers provide direction and leadership to 4-H Clubs, Groups and Committees. Youth in leadership roles will learn to support other youth in their development with skills in belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. They will improve their life skills of decision-making, problem solving, responsibility, teamwork, leading groups, conflict resolution and much more. This club will meet once a monthly with teen leaders through out all of Gila County. 

Gila County K9 Companions

Learn how to properly handle and care for your K9 companions with lessons on obedience, agility, rally, showmanship, training and preparing for competitions. We start with obedience, then rally, agility and showmanship. The Foster Dog Program is new this year and more information to come. 

• Location: Gila County Fairgrounds 900 Fairgrounds Rd., Globe, AZ 85501
• Meeting time: Meets on Sundays 5:30 p.m. at the Gila County Fairgrounds
• Club Leader: Carol Ptak 
• Email: captak@gryphoranch.com 
• Phone: 253-279-3291

For the safety of all youth and canines:

• Shots - All dogs need to be up to date with their rabies shots and other vaccinations .
•  Licenses - We plan on doing some really fun things with our k9 counter parts that will include taking them in public at time
• Collar and Leashes - A well fitted collar is a great identifier, and when used in conjunction with a leash becomes a great tool to train and control your furry friend. A training collar is useful, also a six foot leash is required
• TO HAVE FUN - Just breath, there is no magic that will make your dog do what you want immediately. With patience and understanding you will be amazed at what can be accomplished.

Suggestions that can make your time with this club more productive: 

1. Spend some time with your dog exercising and bonding before meetings. If your dog has a lot of pent up energy it will be difficult to maintain focus and to get everything accomplished.
2. Have an understanding of what you would like to accomplish. You need to know where you are going to get there. Whether you goal is to run an agility course, train of obedience, or simply correct unwanted behaviors to become a better partner to your companion.
3. Be ready to have fun. Things can get frustrating when there are different things that grab your dog's attention and now they won't listen at all. This happens sometimes, do not get upset we will help you the best we can. At the end of the day, your dog is a living creature and sometimes will not cooperate, this tends to get easier with practice. Be patient it will get easier and is well worth the investment in your time. 
4. Spend time with your Companion daily working on simply exercises.

Gila County Stock Feeders

This club will offer youth members opportunities to serve in the community, develop leadership skills and life skills through hands-on learning with livestock projects.      

Gila Hoggers

This club will offer youth members opportunities to serve in the community, develop leadership skills and life skills through hands-on learning with livestock projects.      

Gila Hoppers

This club will educates members on raising, breeding and showing rabbits, poultry, cavies, pygmy and dairy goats.  Youth members will be encouraged to serve in the community. 

Outlaw Livestock

Rough Riders 4-H Horse Club

Youth members will learn many aspects of horse care and riding.   Western and gymkhana. 

Southern Gila County 4-H Community Club

Southern Gila County 4-H Leaders Council

STEM Mobile Makerspace

Members will explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through group and individual projects, led by the members in the group with support from Adult leaders. The projects will show how the four disciplines interweave to create and discover scientific learning. 

We're Those Kids - Livestock, Fiber Arts and Sewing

High Flyin' Hooves 

Northern Gila County 4-H Community Club

San Carlos Apache 4-H

Central Gila County 4-H Community Club

The Central Gila County 4-H Community Club meetings brings our 4-H community together. These meetings provide information, lessons and hands-on learning opportunities for all Central Gila County 4-H Club members. The CGC 4-H Leaders Council  provides administrative and advisory support for the Central Gila County Youth Leaders Council. Our youth council facilitate these club meetings.