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In the 4-H club program, youth learn along side other youth that share the same interest. All club members participate in County events such as public presentations and the Warren County Farmers’ Fair. They prepare for these events in their club. 13th grade is one year out of high school. After you have contacted the 4-H leader of the club you are interested in, visit 4-H Online to register your child in 4-H! The following clubs are available to youth in Warren County:
Barnyard Bruisers Jr Roller Derby 4-H Club
Youth learn the basics of skating: stopping, balance, agility, and fitness. In addition, youth will learn the rules of Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) , teamwork and service learning as a club. Advance members join traveling leagues and bout with other Jr. Teams in the state/region.
Leaders: Rebecca Clegg (Chrome Menace) and Alayne Torretta (Steam Punk)
# of members: 15
Ages of Members: from K-13 grade
Dues: $5 per meeting per person for use of the roller rink.
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, send an email to Chrome Menace at barnyardbruisers@Yahoo.com
Club meets: Mondays 6:30 pm at the Villa Roller Rink.
Bow Benders of Warren County – Archery
The Bow Benders is a 4-H Shooting Sports club that focuses on the archery discipline. We teach all levels of archers the safe and proper maintenance and use of compound and recurve bows. We shoot year round on a full sized outdoor target range and an indoor range over the winter. Our club is recreationally focused and offers an individual achievement award program that drives a goal oriented approach to archery development in accordance with our club motto, “strive for progress, not perfection.” We also participate in state level 4-H archery events.
Club meets: Business meetings are the last Friday of the month in Belvidere. The range is open at least 3 weekends a month on Sunday afternoons.
Leaders: Michael Kilhullen (State Archery Instructor), Sinead Twohig, Amanda Gaughran, Ed Carruthers.
# of members: 35
Ages of Members: Range from grades 4 -13
Club webpage: Bow Benders 4-H Club. The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, please fill out the form on the club web page.
Bug A Boos – Entomology
This club explores the world of pollinators, focusing on the two leading pollinators: bees and butterflies. Youth need not have a hive to participate in this club. Activities include: harvesting honey, rendering beeswax, and care/maintenance of club hives. In addition, club members will help run the butterfly pavilion at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair in the 4-H building.
Leaders: Alayne Torretta and Brooke Ippolito
# of members: 20
Ages of Members: from grades K-4
Club meets: TBA
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Alayne Torretta.
Equine Science Team – Horses
A horse project team geared towards learning about horse keeping, horsemanship, equine health, wellness, anatomy and physiology. Activities include 3 annual State competitions (Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Hippology), field trips, hands on learning about tack/equipment, all with no need to own a horse or even ride horses!
Coaches: Tracy Smith, Brittany Smith, Lynda Matthews, and Anna Matthews
# of members: 20
Ages of Members: from grades 4-13
Club meets: Weekly practices via Zoom
The team is open to new members at this time. For more information, email Tracy Smith or call 908-887-2630.
Farmyard Frenzy – Livestock
This club works with a variety of livestock.
Leaders: Rondi Dawson
# of members: 10
Ages of Members: Range from grades 3-12
Club meets: TBA
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Rondi Dawson.
Feathers ‘N Fur – Small Animal & Poultry
The club’s focus is small animal such as rabbits and cavys as well as poultry and veterinary science.
Ages of Members: from grades 4-13
Leaders: Danya Bloch
# of members: 12
The club is accepting new members at this time. Contact Danya Bloch.
Kidding Around – Livestock
This club focuses primarily on goats and alpacas.
Leaders: Kylie Baker
# of members: 4
Ages of Members: Range from 3rd-13th grade.
Club meets: TBA
Dues: $15 annually
The club is not open to new members at this time.
Nature Explorers
This club focuses on environmental education.
Leaders: Tom Murzenski and Susanna Borton
# of members: 3
Ages of Members: 4th-12th grade
Club meets: TBA
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, email Tom Murzenski.
One Barn – Cloverbud (K-3rd grade)
Looking to start a younger generation of 4-Hers! This club will introduce youth to hands on experiences with different farm animals, trips, community service, leadership, and learning about all 4-H has to offer before choosing the best club(s) that fit their likes in future 4-H years.
Leader: Jamie Ott
# of members: 10
Club meets: twice a month
The club has a waiting list for new members at this time. To be put on the list, email Jamie Ott.
Out of Our Shells
This club focuses on STEM and Conservation.
Leaders: Marilyn Shanley and Tara Prezioso
# of members: 4
Ages of members: 4th-12th grade
Club meets: TBA
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information email Marily Shanley.
Outlaws Horse and Model Horse
Outlaws Horse and Model Horse club focuses on horses, mini horses, and model horses.
Leaders: Tracy Smith, Michael Sodtalbers, Jenny Allen
# of members: 5
Ages of Members: from grades 4-13
Club meets: one Sunday a month at the leader’s house
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, email Tracy Smith or call 908-887-2630.
Plants Vs. Zombies – Gardening
Accepting members grades K-12, this club focuses on learning how to grow food organically and donates 100% of what is grown to 5 rotating, local food pantries in Blairstown, NJ.
The club meets at our food pantry garden at the Untied Methodist Church, in Blairstown. Meetings are typically held twice per month, March-November. Members are also expected to go independently to the garden with their family once per month to tend to, harvest, and deliver once per month during the growing season. Plants vs Zombies also participates in the Warren County Fair.
Leaders: Lynn Waclawski and Lisa McCann
Club meets: Blairstown, NJ
Ages of Members: from grades K-12
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Lynn Waclawski at lynnblodnik@yahoo.com.
Puppy Power – Seeing Eye Puppy Raising
This club raises puppies for the Seeing Eye. Activities focus on socializing young puppies before they go for their Seeing Eye training.
Leaders: Todd Fenwick & Cheryl Weisel
Club meets: TBD
# of members: 5 youth & 7 adult puppy raisers
This club is open to new members. For more information on raising Seeing Eye puppies and for joining this club, contact Todd Fenwick or Cheryl Weisel.
Radioheads of Warren County 4-H – STEM
Youth learn about radio communications, electronics, computers, and other technology related subjects. Youth are encouraged to earn their Amateur radio license. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in local, regional and national communications events and contests.
Advanced youth will be encouraged to participate in the development and construction of advanced electronics and technology related projects, either individually or as a group. Youth will be teamed up with one or more mentors who will guide and assist the member with their projects.
Leader: Edward Carruthers
Club Meets: Warren County 4-H office and other locations to be determined by the clubs activities.
Ages of Members: Range from grades 4-13
The club is not open to new members at this time.
Stablemates – Horse
Club focuses on equine science and mini horse.
Leaders: Wanda Kinney, Evelyn (Sis) Lay, & Katee Inscho
# of members: 26
Ages of Members: from grades K-13
Club meets: Great Meadows
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Wanda Kinney at 908-797-1239.
Stitch ‘N Time – Sewing
Club focuses on sewing, cooking, nutrition, and other crafts.
Leaders: Tracy Smith and Anna Sodtalbers
# of members: 2
Ages of Members: from grades 4-13
Club meets: one Sunday a month at the leader’s house
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Tracy Smith at (908) 887-2630 or send an email to bdtsmith@gmail.com.
Teen Council – Teen Leadership
The club is a youth adult partnership where youth work alongside adults, learning leadership, service learning, communication and organizational skills. Annual events for the council include: Selling milk shakes at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair, Breakfast with the Bunnies, Winter Camp weekend at 4-H Camp, and North Jersey Teen Conference Weekend, plus a variety of community service projects. Proceeds from fundraisers fund college scholarships, leadership programs such as North Jersey Teen Conference, and the Teen Russian/American International Leadership program (TRAIL).
Leaders: Alayne Torretta and Michelle Teitsma
# of members: 12
Ages of Members: Range from grades 8-13
Club meets: third Thurs. of the month at the 4-H Office at 6:30 p.m.
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Alayne Torretta or Michelle Teitsma.
Warm Hearts Warm Lives – Community Service
Club’s main focus is community service community service, assisting with fund raising for people and animals and making the world a better place, one heart at a time.
Leaders: Beth McGatha
Ages of Members: 7-11
Club meets: TBD
The club is not open to new members at this time.
Warren County Hare Raisers – Rabbit
The Warren County Hare Raisers has monthly meetings, holds presenations and programs, has multiple community service projects a year and has a lot of fun!
Leaders: Tracy Smith, Anna Sodtalbers, Erich Sodtalbers, Jr., Michael Sodtalbers
# of members: 11
Ages of Members: from grades K-13
Club meets: Oxford
The club is open to new members at this time. For more information, contact Tracy Smith at (908) 887-2630 or send an email to Tracy Smith.
NJ 4-H Policies – Policy of Inclusion
4-H Youth Development Programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on a grade appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. All possible efforts will be made to include rather than exclude youth in events conducted by the 4-H
Youth Development Program.