Gallatin County 4-H

4-H Summer Camp Is Almost Here!🌲🏕️🍀

As we count down the days until 4-H Summer Camp, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous 2026 Camp Sponsors. We are incredibly grateful for community members, businesses, and organizations who believe in the value of positive youth development and support opportunities for youth to explore the outdoors, build skills, make new friends, try new activities, and create lifelong memories.

Thank you for helping us make this year's 4-H Summer Camp a reality. We can't wait to see the impact your generosity will have on our campers in the weeks ahead!

🍀 Learn by Doing 🐄🐖🐑🐐🐇🐓🐴🐕

Gallatin County 4-H hosted our first-ever Round Robin Bootcamp today, and 45 youth members of all experience levels joined us for an afternoon of hands-on learning.

Participants rotated through 10 species stations, building their showmanship skills, animal knowledge, and confidence. This all-species workshop was designed to help youth prepare for the Round Robin Master Showmanship Competition by providing exposure to each species and to practice handling, showing, and answering judge questions.

Members embraced the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones and challenge themselves. A huge thank you to our volunteers, alumni, and senior-level members who served as instructors and provided animals. Your time, animals, and expertise created an incredible learning experience that made this event possible!

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Our last spotlight of our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
(Post 7 of 7)

Our Gallatin 4-H crew is ready to serve YOU at the Mumford & Sons Concert tonight!🎶🎸🎫🍀 Stop by the Cat Shack for snacks and refreshments throughout the show - all tips and a percentage of the total sales directly benefit our 4-H projects and clubs.

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Over the coming weeks, we will spotlight our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
(Post 6 of 7)

UPDATES: Fair Dress Code

We are tightening up our dress code expectations for livestock shows and specifically the Market Sale. Please review the updated standards now to allow time to purchase appropriate attire if needed.

Montana 4‑H is seeking several host families before July 1 to welcome international youth this summer. Hosting is a simple and meaningful way to share Montana life while giving a young person an unforgettable cultural experience.🌏

Delegates from Japan will be in Montana from July 22 to August 17. Families with a child of the same gender and within four years of age can host, and families without children may host an adult chaperone. No special activities are required, just everyday Montana living! 💚

For more information, contact Dave Brink at [email protected].

Photos courtesy of David Brink with Montana 4-H.

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Over the coming weeks, we will spotlight our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
(Post 5 of 7)

🎓🌟 Celebrating the Class of 2026 🌟🎓

Over the coming weeks, we will spotlight our 28 Gallatin 4-H Class of 2026 graduating seniors who are closing one chapter and beginning the next. As they prepare to take their next steps, we asked them to reflect on how 4-H has shaped their lives, values, skills, and future aspirations - check out what they had to say!

Join us in celebrating these remarkable youth and their accomplishments. Congratulations Seniors - we can't wait to see where your journey leads next! 💚🍀
(Post 4 of 7)

ALOHA! Camp Registration is NOW OPEN🌴🌺 ☀️🐚

Join us for the 2026 “Trip to Paradise” Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp where youth campers will dive into a tropical island experience packed with exciting, hands-on learning and nonstop fun.

Campers will set off on an island adventure filled with survivor-style challenges, themed workshops, outdoor recreation, and team-building activities. Along the way, they’ll explore the 4 H’s of 4-H - Head, Heart, Hands, and Health - gaining skills to help them thrive on the “island of life.” Our incredible 4-H Teen Camp Counselors have created an amazing experience, including zip-lining, a giant slip n’ slide, community outreach project, movie night, themed activities, and so much more!

Check out our Gallatin County 4-H Camp informational website for more details and registration links: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hcamp.html

Camp Details
• When: Overnight camp – Sunday, August 2nd (drop-off starting at 9:30am) through Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 (pick-up at 11:00am)
• Where: Yellowstone Alliance Adventures, located in Cottonwood Canyon just outside Bozeman
• Who can attend: ANY youth ages 8–13 (based on age as of October 1, 2025)

Cost & Registration
Register through ZSuite
• $275 for current 4-H Members or $300 for non-4-H Youth
• Registration fees include: lodging (3 nights), all meals (Sunday lunch through Wednesday breakfast), workshops/activities and a camp t-shirt!

4-H Camp Registration and payment are due by June 30th at 5:00pm
• Payment options: Pay online via ZSuite or by cash/check at the 4-H Office (903 N. Black Ave, Bozeman).
• Camp fills first-come, first-served, with preference given to active 4-H members

🌺 Pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready for the ultimate island adventure. We can’t wait for you to join us for a Trip to Paradise at 4-H Camp this summer! Please let us know if you have any questions.