FAQ

1. Q._Does_4-H_do_more_than_just_Horses/Animals_

2. Q._Is_there_a_deadline_to_join_4-H _

3. Q._Ive_signed_up,_but_no_one_has_contacted_me._What_do_I_do _

4. Q._Once_I_print_off_the_enrollment_papers_and_complete,_then_what_do_I_do _

5. Q._The_enrollment_registration_deadline_to_participate_in_the_Horse_Project_at_the_county

6.         _fair_has_already_passed._Can_I_still_enroll_in_the_Horse_project_now _

7. Q._What_do_I_need_to_do_to_participate_in_a_4-H_competition_Do_I_need_to_pre-register _

8. Q._What_if_I_dont_live_in_Queen_Creek_

9. Q._What_residency_requirements_are_there_

10. Q:_How_do_I_submit_pictures_

11. Q:_What_is_Groom_Creek_

12. Q:_Where_can_I_find_help_regarding_camping_with_my_horse(s)_

13. Q: Is there a list of Leaders?

14. Q:  How old does my child have to be to join an animal project?

• Q. Is there a deadline to join 4-H? 
  A. No, there is not a deadline to join 4-H, however there are enrollment deadlines to compete at the county and state fair, and other competitions. Some projects also have proficiency or quality assurance requirements that must be met before participating at county or state events.  Enrollment and other deadlines for participation at the 2009 Maricopa County Fair have not yet been set; however it is anticipated that the deadline for competing in large (market) livestock and horse will be 12-01-2008; and the anticipated date for all other projects participating at the county fair is 12-31-2008.

• Q. Once I print off the enrollment papers and complete, then what do I do? 
  A. Membership forms and enrollment dues can be submitted to any of our certified leaders. Please print off the calendar from this web-site, it will show the date/time/location for the 4-H meetings. Determine the first meeting you will be able to attend. Due to privacy issues, only the addresses for public locations are printed on the web-site. To obtain the directions to a residence, please contact the Community Club leader at leader@queencreek4h.org. She will provide you with the name/phone number of the leader as well as the directions. 

• Q. I've signed up, but no one has contacted me. What do I do? 
  A. Just print the calendar from this web-site, and attend the next meeting for your project. You will be welcomed with open arms!

• Q. What do I need to do to participate in a 4-H competition? Do I need to pre-register? 
  A. Pre-registration requirements differ depending on the project and/or level of competition. For all projects, pre-registration is required to compete at the County Fair, registration deadlines vary depending on project. Some projects have "qualifying" competitions to compete at the advanced levels. For specific information, please contact your project leader.

• Q. If the enrollment registration deadline to participate in the Horse Project at the county fair has already passed. Can I still enroll in the Horse project now? 
  A. Yes, you can still enroll in Horse and participate in all the learning activities this project has to offer (riding lessons, hippology and equine science, field trips, etc).

• Q. Does 4-H do more than just Horses/Animals?
  A. Yes - lots more.   Take a look at the Projects page for the list of active projects.

• Q. What residency requirements are there?
  A.  You must be a resident of Maricopa county to join Queen Creek 4-H.  If you reside in Pinal County and are interested in 4-H, go here.

• Q. What if I don't live in Queen Creek?
  A.  As long as you live in Maricopa County, you are welcome to join Queen Creek 4-H.

• Q: What is Groom Creek?
  A:  Groom Creek Horse Camp is a horse-only campground in Prescott National Forest.   Go here for details.

• Q: Where can I find help regarding camping with my horse(s)?
  A:  We have notes regarding camping at Groom Creek Horse Camp, which cover the basics.   If you are camping in a dispersed fashion (ie. not in a campground), then start here but realize that you must carry what is provided by the campground (e.g. water).

• Q: How do I submit pictures?
  A: See the Photo Instructions page.

• Q: Is there a list of Club Leaders?
  A: Yes, but it is being updated for 2008-2009

• Q: At what age does my child leave Clover kids?
  A: 9 years old is the age at which kids are no longer in Clover Kids.   Details here.

• Q:  How old does my child have to be to join an animal project?
  A: A child must be 9 years old in order to join an animal project (e.g. swine, lamb, dog, horse).   Details here

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