September 13, 2024
Independent Enrollment Option for 4-H Members
Local units with members enrolling in as Independent Members should review Kansas 4-H Program Policy regarding independent members. The Independent Member option does not simply allow a youth to enroll in the program with no guidance and no mentorship.
Please refer to the Kansas 4-H Individual Study Agreement.
An independent membership is not valid until the youth project and study plan is reviewed and approved.
Independent members should be engaging regularly with local agents and must review their project and study plans annually.
Independent members can contribute to the larger 4-H program by participating in county, district, regional, and state events; volunteering to lead or assist with 4-H committees, programs, and activities; reading and responding to extension office correspondence; and remaining informed and current on 4-H opportunities, procedures, and guidelines.
Independent members may participate in organized fundraising activities that benefit the local unit program. Independent 4-H youths may not do independent fundraising as 4-H youths.
Reach out to your Regional Specialist if you need additional clarification.