Niagara 4-H Association

4-H is dedicated to the personal development of youth while providing a positive impact on volunteers and communities in Ontario and in Niagara.

Registration for 2025 is open!

To join us, please click the REGISTER tab at the top of this webpage.

 

4-H is an organization of leaders building leaders.

There are 4-H clubs in every county of Ontario and in every 4-H community there are a variety of events beyond the club level in which participants and/or volunteers can become involved.

4-H Ontario’s “Learn To Do By Doing” approach has provided 4-H youth with a place where they can be involved, accepted, valued, and heard, while developing valuable leadership and life skills.

Learn about an available project near you

If you would like more information on Niagara clubs email Ann Marie chechalk@outlook.com.

4-H is open to youth in Ontario, whether they are from the city, a rural community, or a farm. Members must be 9 years of age by January 1st  and may continue membership until age 21. Members may join any/all clubs for one fee. 

 

The membership fee is $110.00 to 4-H Ontario plus another $10 to the Niagara 4-H Association ($120 total). Money kept here in Niagara is for manuals, photocopying, postage, banquets, awards, annual meetings, judging days, insurance, camp sponsorship, club sponsorship, club start-up, etc…

 

The $10 fee can be sent by e-transfer to niagara4-h@hotmail.com or

by cheque to the Association Treasurer:  Vaughn Gibbons at P.O. Box 580 Ridgeway ON L0S 1N0 

 

Life Skills Clubs

A World of Food – Cooking club contact Lynn at lynngibson21@gmail.com or Deanna Bartels at  Deannabartels@gmail.com 

Cake Decorating Club (advanced)Cooking club contact Lynn at lynngibson21@gmail.com or Deanna Bartels at  Deannabartels@gmail.com

Niagara Explore ClubContact Andrew Chechalk at 905-572-3459 or achechalk@outlook.com

Scrapbooking and Craft Club – Club is Full for 2025. The club is limited to 10 members due to available space. Club meetings are held on the second Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30p.m. Contact Ann Marie at chechalk@outlook.com to make sure there is a spot available before joining.

 

Livestock Clubs

Cavy Club Learn about caring for and showing guinea pigs. Contact Amber Gilbert at 905-321-8260 or ambergilbert80@gmail.com Amber will have guinea pigs to lend if you do not own your own.

Niagara Goat Club Learn about caring for and showing a goat. Contact Ann Marie at 905-973-3459 or chechalk@outlook.com

Niagara Rabbit ClubLearn about caring for and showing rabbits. Contact Amber Gilbert at 905-321-8260 or ambergilbert80@gmail.com 

Lincoln Dairy ClubLearn about caring for and showing a calf. Contact Brad Eggink Brad.eggink@stgen.com  or Amanda Comfort comfort.amanda@gmail.com

Wainfleet Dairy Calf ClubLearn about caring for and showing a calf. Contact Brenda Roszell at feederlanefarms@hotmail.com

Wainfleet Judging Club Contact Brenda Roszell at feederlanefarms@hotmail.com

North Niagara Plowing Club Contact Evan Scott evanth.scott@hotmail.com or Calvin Dunlop got2lovegoats@gmail.com

Mike Chechalk Director, President
Association Representative
Membership Coordinator
Joanne Battersby Director, Vice President
Volunteer Coordinator
Vaughn Gibbons Director, Treasurer
PAIF Coordinator
Webmaster
Ann Marie Chechalk Secretary,
Awards Coordinator
Resource Contact
Calvin Dunlop Director,
Amber Gilbert Director,
Jessica Maragoudakis Director,
Annette Noonan Director,
Evan Scott Director,

Contacts

Ann Marie Chechalk

chechalk@outlook.com
905-973-3459