4-H
Empower Youth through learning by doing.
The 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm has been in existence since 1976 and continues to encourage and empower children ages 8-18 to become leaders through hands-on learning and skill building. The Auerfarm, 4-H Club participants build meaningful lifelong connections with farm animals, the surrounding environment and their peers and mentors.
4-H Club enrollment opens annually in the fall. Currently the Auerfarm 4-H Club is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist and/or to hear about future opportunities (including special interest meet-ups) please fill out our interest form. To learn more about 4-H in CT visit UCONN Extension.
A dog training-specific club, Auerfarm 4-H Dog Club, also meets at Auerfarm and has rolling admission throughout the year. We are currently accepting rising 6th graders through high school students. This club meets twice monthly, alternating between hands-on dog training sessions and learning about topics such as dog health, breed characteristics, the human-dog bond, the role of dog shelters, dog jobs, and more. Opportunities to compete with your dog, earn special certifications, volunteer, and learn from community experts. Please contact us at Dog4HAuerfarm@gmail.com for more information.
Check out the additional programming the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm offers through their enrichment and family programs, summer camp, and we always look forward to seeing you on the farm! To learn about volunteer opportunities, reach out and to keep up to date on Auerfarm happenings sign-up for the Auerfarm Newsletter. If you still have questions please feel free to email us at auerfarm4hclub@gmail.com.