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4-H & Livestock Clubs
AT BOOTS & BUCKLES DBA THE GIGGLING LIFE
WE FACILITATE A 4-H CLUB AND CLOVERBUDS:
4‑H is a Community for all Kids!
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
What is 4‑H?
4‑H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4‑H experience.
We are thrilled to have started our own 4-H Club right here at the Giggling Life Care Farm! Boots & Buckles Livestock & 4-H Club
Here are the 4-H Programs GL will offer in 2025:
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Cloverbuds: Youth ages 5-7 can join in fun non-competitive activities. (Explained below)
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Table Top Projects: Ages 8-18 can enjoy amazing projects such as: Vet science, rocketry, cooking, cake decorating, archery, & so much MORE! You can find them at Adam's County 4-H here: http://adams.colostate.edu/4h/projects.htm
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Livestock Program: Ages 8-18 can participate in our Livestock Lease Program. Normally, youth interested in Livestock Programs would purchase their livestock animal and raise it at their property, however, here at GL, we allow you to lease one of our sheep to show at our Adam's County Fair in late July/beginning August. We want everyone to be able to experience the benefits of raising livestock...even if they are not able to at their own homes! (More animals TBD...more details explained below!)
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Poultry Program: Youth ages 8-18 can participate in our Poultry Program. They can lease and raise poultry to be able to show at the Adams County Fair in late July/beginning August. (Details listed below.)
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Market Livestock Program: Youth ages 8-18 that have leased an animal for at least 1 year, can participate in our Market Livestock Program. They will be able to purchase their sheep for market purposes and lease land form GL to raise it on during the 4H season. They will then sell that animal in the Adams County Fair Auction. (More details listed below.)
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More programs will be coming in the future!
How this works:
In order to participate in 4-H here at GL you would have to do the following:
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Take a look at all of the options for 4-H Programs and Livestock Clubs and choose what projects that would like to participate in ex; Cloverbuds, Tabletop Projects, Livestock Clubs, etc..
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Meetings for Boots & Buckles will be held as a Club on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00pm.
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Next, all GL 4-H participants will need to take care of Memberships & Registrations:
GL/Boots & Buckles Membership:
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All youth interested in becoming a Boots & Buckles 4-H member will be required to become a GL/Boots & Buckles Family Member. Membership Cost: $60.00.
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This membership will provide you with a 10% discount that will apply to ALL programs and merchandise throughout the year, you will also receive priority registration for ALL classes, be the first to know what is happening at the farm, you will receive invitations to special private events that happen at the farm, and MORE! (You can pay your Membership Fee online. You are able to make 2 payments, etc.)
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Register here for your Membership:
Next, you will need to register for 4-H through Adams County Extension Office. 4-H membership is required to participate in Boots & Buckles youth clubs. Follow the steps below:
Adams County 4-H Club Fees:
Paid directly to Adams County
● Deadline for returning members - February 1st
● Deadline for new members - April 1st
● Enrollment Fees- $40/member ($43/member if paying online)
● Scholarships Available

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Activities IncludeMeet and greet with the animals Farm manners Learn proper interaction skills with the animals How to properly feed all animals How to clean their stalls How to groom each animal How to exercise the animals Watering the animals and plants Relationship building with the animals Trust exercises with the animals Children will learn anatomy of each animal, breeds, etc. Coaching exercises with animals on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, trust, patience, and much more! Equine Spa Day
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BenefitsHow to overcome challenges Trust Relationship skills Discipline Work ethic Confidence Listening skills Joy Build Independence Happiness Calming Motivating Rewarding Important life skills. Teaches patience. Reduces stress and anxiety.