4-H
SDSU Extension 4-H is a community that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles in Kingsbury County.
Kathy DeDeyne
4-H Program Assistant
202 2nd St SE
PO Box 159
De Smet, SD 57231
Phone: 605-854-3851
kingsbury.county@sdstate.edu
About Kingsbury County 4-H
Mission
Kingsbury County 4-H enables youth to be engaged in the following:
- Partnerships with caring adults
- Positive learning environments
- Developing their fullest potential
- Learning life skills
Get Involved
Joining 4-H is easy! You can either visit your local 4-H county office or enroll as a new member online.
As of January 1, potential members must be 5-7 years old in order to become a Cloverbud or 8-18 years old to become a 4-H member.
Become a Volunteer! 4-H Volunteer Application
Values
Throughout the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program, we value:
- Youth, families, and communities;
- Partnerships and coalitions that work for the betterment of youth in our state, and combined strength of local programming in cooperation with the land-grant university, South Dakota State University;
- Every child’s individuality and uniqueness;
- Diversity and an inclusive environment that assures all youth access to programming;
- Caring adults who volunteer to work with, mentor, and teach youth;
- The Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
4-H CAMPS
SDSU Extension 4-H hosts multiple different sessions of camp each summer, usually in early to mid-June.
COMPETITIONS
To discover the main venues that our 4-H'ers ‘get their competitive juices flowing', check out the links to our state 4-H competitive events.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
SDSU Extension's youth development programs help prepare youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.
Resources
Below you will find resources to assist you with your 4-H experience.
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota 4-H Communications Project Guidelines (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 Fashion Revue Contestant Packet (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 Special Foods Contestant Packet (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 Companion Animal Book (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 Photography Exhibit Entry Label (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 Display Exhibit Entry Form (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources | |
| 2025 South Dakota 4-H State Fair Book (pdf) | 4-H Resources | 4-h-resources |
4-H Rodeo Information
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota 4-H Rodeo Rules & Regulations (pdf) | 4-H Rodeo Information | 4-h-rodeo-information | |
| 2025 South Dakota 4-H Rodeo Entry Packet (pdf) | 4-H Rodeo Information | 4-h-rodeo-information |
4-H Horse Information
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Youth Horse Literacy Information Sheet (pdf) | 4-H Horse Information | 4-h-horse-information | |
| 2025 State 4-H Horse Show Schedule (pdf) | 4-H Horse Information | 4-h-horse-information | |
| 2025 State Horse Contestant Packet (pdf) | 4-H Horse Information | 4-h-horse-information | |
| 2025 Horse Project Guide (pdf) | 4-H Horse Information | 4-h-horse-information |
4-H Dog Project
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 South Dakota Regional 4-H Dog Shows Contestant Packet (pdf) | 4-H Dog Project | 4-h-dog-project | |
| 2025 Dog Project Guide (pdf) | 4-H Dog Project | 4-h-dog-project |
4-H Shooting Sports
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 South Dakota 4-H State Shoot Synopsis (pdf) | 4-H Shooting Sports | 4-h-shooting-sports | |
| 2025 Shooting Sports Updates (pdf) | 4-H Shooting Sports | 4-h-shooting-sports |