Question 1

How old do my kids need to be to join 4-H?

Accepted Answer

Kids can join the 4-H program in Pennsylvania starting at age 5 and continuing until age 18. They must be 5 years old by January 1.  [You can sign up for the new 4-H year as early as October 1, so kids must be 5 by the following January.] Kids ages 5 to 7 are considered Cloverbuds and have a wide range of fun and easy projects to enjoy. Kids 8 to 18 are considered full 4-Hers and can choose from any of the 4-H projects to complete. Cloverbuds cannot complete any of the livestock projects.

Question 2

Where do you meet for club meetings?

Accepted Answer

Most of our meetings are held at The Relic [228 Church St.] in Montrose. Sometimes we meet at a members' residence or an outdoor location for special events/activities.

Question 3

How often does your club meet?

Accepted Answer

We meet once every month for a regular club meeting. Some months we also have special events/activities that are for specific project areas, i.e. goat milk soap making, livestock clinic or rabbit/cavy fun day. Attending all regular meetings is not mandatory but we encourage 4-Hers to attend as many as possible. All 4-Hers must attend at least 3 meetings in a 4-H year to be able to submit and display their project at the Susquehanna County Fair in Aug.

Question 4

Do we have to live in Susquehanna County to join your club?

Accepted Answer

Nope! You can reside in any of the surrounding counties and join Borderline. You just have to be able and willing to travel to Susquehanna County for meetings and events. Completed projects are displayed at the Harford Fair in August.

Question 5

What projects does your club offer?

Accepted Answer

As a livestock and community club, Borderline offers a range of projects. We do focus on a few more than others only because we have more 4-Her's doing them / we have more experience with these projects: Dairy & Market Goats, Market Lambs, Breeding and Market Rabbits, Cavy, Poultry, Entomology, Photography, Cooking, Crafts, Sewing, Woodworking, Leadership and Cloverbuds. If there is a project area you would like to explore, please let us know and we can look into it together. For a full list of projects offered by Pennsylvania 4-H and Susquehanna County 4-H, contact the Susquehanna County Penn State Extension Office at 570-278-1158.

Question 6

Are there any projects your club does not offer?

Accepted Answer

We cannot offer shooting sports or horse related projects. If you want to do either of those project areas, you would have to join a club that specifically does shooting sports or horse projects.

Question 7

How do I sign my kids up for Pennsylvania 4-H?

Accepted Answer

To sign up your kids age 5 to 18, visit

Borderline 4-H Club

Susquehanna Co. 4-H club focused in Dairy & Market Goat, Breeding & Market Rabbit, Market Lamb, Poultry, Cooking, Crafts, Sewing, Leadership, Cloverbuds & More.

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