Any individual who meets the age requirements for 4-H enrollment may enroll as a 4-H member in Maine and participate fully in any and all 4-H programs appropriate to their age and capabilities conducted by the Maine 4-H Youth Development Program, including individuals who live outside the State of Maine.

Renewing members and clubs are expected to re-enroll between October 1 and December 31 each year.  New members may enroll at any time.  However, both new and re-enrolling members must be enrolled by December 31 to participate in events and activities such as, but not limited to, state-wide market animal auctions, Eastern States Exposition competitions, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and to be eligible for 4-H post-secondary scholarships.

In order to participate in county fairs, re-enrolling members are expected to meet the December 31 deadline and new members should be enrolled by April 1.  See the county educator for additional details.