The Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program has a policy of open enrollment. Eligible youth may enroll in Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development programs at any time of the year.
Counties can establish re-enrollment deadlines for continuing members.
It is reasonable to establish enrollment deadlines for certain aspects of participation such as county fair or animal projects because of the need for education prior to participation, however, basic club membership may be accepted at any time. Youth in first grade are eligible to enroll in Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development program. First and second graders will participate in 4-H as Cloverbuds and Explorers. Youth will continue to be eligible for membership through the next 4-H year following their graduation from high school. Cloverbuds Counties have the option to extend Cloverbud membership to youth in Kindergarten.