A club is a group of five or more young people ages 8 to 18, guided by an adult leader. Clubs meet for at least six sessions during the year and have a planned program. Members elect officers and each member chooses one or more projects. Each club has a constitution. A club may explore a single subject or several subjects.
Most clubs meet once or twice a month all year long, depending on what the group wants to do.
The 4-H year runs from September 1 to August 31. Sometimes members may have to be enrolled in a project by a certain time to be eligible for a certain activity such as the 4-H fair. A 4-H club may be organized on a community or neighborhood basis and use local facilities or members' homes. Also it can be organized within a school using the school's facilities, time, and staff. Any place large enough and convenient for the club members is a good choice.