4-H Youth Participant Registration 2025

4-H Ontario has over 50 associations active across the province based on geography. Check out our association map to learn which association you belong to.  Make sure the project you would like to participate in is available near you or the format you would like to join (virtual, hybrid, in-person) before you complete Step 2.

Each youth participating in club programming with 4-H Ontario must complete the annual provincial registration form.

We also offer provincial camps and conferences, some of which require that you have paid the provincial membership fee.  Check out our provincial opportunities page to gather information about the event you are interested in.

Youth complete 4-H projects with other youth as part of a club led by 4-H volunteers. Each project varies in topic, number of meetings/activities, type (virtual, hybrid, in-person) and achievement project.

You can see available projects in the available projects library. The method for signing up for each individual project sign up will vary depending on the project. In some instances, you may sign up for a project by contacting the volunteer leader via email or phone or some may ask you to fill out a form.

B‐BSR‐14 Provincial Participant Fee Refund Policy

Refunds for the Provincial Participant Fee will be granted as follows:

Full refund of provincial participant fee less a $10.00 administration fee if written request is received by 4‐H Ontario within seven (7 days) of registration date.

50% refund of provincial participant fee if written request is received by 4‐H Ontario within 30 days of registration date and less than two (2) club meetings attended

No refunds after 30 days of registration date.

Exceptions may be granted under extraordinary circumstances providing the request is submitted in writing to 4‐H Ontario and clearly identifies the reason for the exception.

Refund requests should be sent to database@4-hontario.ca Please submit the date of registration, name on credit card used, member name and reason. Please note, refunds may take at least 30 days to be processed.

Frequently Asked Questions Related to Online Registration 

How much does it cost to participate in 4-H?

The 2025 annual participation fee is $110 and youth can participate in as many projects as they’d like.  However, some associations may charge an additional fee or run a subsidy program to reduce the participation fee. Please inquire with your local association to confirm.

I registered online and my 4-H Association offers a participant fee subsidy program that reduces the participant fee by $10. When will I receive the $10? 

4-H Associations who offer participant fee subsidy programs are responsible for communicating and administering the wage subsidy programs to the 4-H youth and families in their Association. Please connect with your local Association about the timelines associated with their participant fee subsidy program.  

I registered online and my 4-H Association charges a $10 local participant fee in addition to the provincial participant fee. How do I pay the extra $10? 

4-H Associations who charge additional fees are responsible for communicating and organizing such fees with the 4-H youth and families in their Association. Please connect with your local Association about the timelines and processes associated with additional fees.