4-H Zenith Club

A community of homeschooling 4-H families and those with flexible schedules growing together through hands-on projects, leadership, and service to others.

About 4-H

4-H is a youth development program that helps young people learn and grow through hands-on experiences. An extension of the University of Maryland, 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-19 — a great way to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun.

4-H clover logo

About 4-H Zenith Club

Zenith is a welcoming 4-H club made up mostly of homeschoolers who love learning, creating, and growing together. We meet once a month — usually on the third Thursday from 3-5 PM — in Gaithersburg or Derwood, with occasional off-site meetings depending on the activity.

Each meeting follows a familiar rhythm:

  1. Business meeting

    Led by youth officers

  2. Member presentations

    On a variety of topics

  3. Snack and social time

    A chance to relax and chat

  4. Group activity

    Ties into our monthly theme

As summer approaches, Zenith members prepare for the Montgomery County Fair, working together on club entries such as the club booth and banner. Our teamwork paid off — this year, Zenith proudly earned County Fair Reserve Champion and State Grand Champion honors for our booth!

Zenith is intentionally low-key and flexible, encouraging creativity and collaboration. Parents are actively involved, offering feedback and support, so meetings are not drop-off programs. Every member has the chance to hold an officer position and try new things — even those outside their comfort zone — because growth happens when we explore unfamiliar territory.

Guided by the 4-H pledge, Zenith members learn from each other while developing life skills, leadership, and confidence. We work on independent 4-H projects, practice public speaking through illustrated talks and demonstrations, complete at least one service project, and go on at least one field trip each year.

Zenith is more than a club — it's a community where learning feels fun, leadership feels natural, and every member's ideas help shape what comes next.

Current Officers

What Zenith Offers

A Year in Zenith

Club Booth

Every summer, Zenith members work together to build a triangular booth for the Montgomery County Fair.

Our booth won the Grand Champion award in 2026!

Club Banner

As well as the booth, the club also creates a rectangular banner for the Montgomery County Fair.

Our banner won the Grand Champion award in 2026!

Join Zenith

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