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.
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:
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Business meeting
Led by youth officers
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Member presentations
On a variety of topics
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Snack and social time
A chance to relax and chat
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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
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President
Joshie
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Vice President
Darren
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Treasurer
Landon
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Secretary
Perri
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Historian
Addie
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Pledge Leader
Zackie, Caelan
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Sunshine
Kanai, Janiyah
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Photographer
Hossein, Zaynab
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Reporter
Declan, Matty
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Adult Leaders
Theresa, Cheryl, Wendy, Olivia
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Outreach
Theresa, Cheryl, Olivia
What Zenith Offers
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Leadership
Members hold club board positions, make decisions, and plan events and fair projects. Leadership at Zenith means learning how to organize, collaborate, and guide others — skills that last far beyond the club.
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Public Speaking
Every meeting offers a chance to present, share reflections, or give project updates. Members prepare speeches for contests and learn how to communicate clearly and confidently in front of any audience.
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Community Service
Zenith gives back through meaningful service projects like handmade bookmarks and cards, with more planned throughout the year. Service is how we live out the 4-H pledge: Hands to larger service.
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Nature & Outdoor Exploration
We connect with the outdoors through nature-focused field trips like Kite Day and Wheels Day, creative nature crafts, and collections. Additional field trips are offered through homeschool collaborations, encouraging curiosity and discovery.
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Life Skills
Members learn practical skills for everyday life — from family meal planning and budgeting to chore chart creation and cooking demos. These projects teach responsibility, organization, and healthy living.
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Creative Arts & Handicrafts
Zenith celebrates creativity through watercolor and acrylic painting, booth and banner design, recycled crafts, and fair entries. Members express themselves while developing artistic and design skills.
A Year in Zenith
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January — Life Skills in Action
Cooking demo & family meal planning
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February — Communication & Creativity
Member speeches & recycled craft project
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March — Hands to Larger Service
Donations
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April — Spring Nature Exploration
Kite Day & nature craft
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May — Creative Brainstorming
Club Fair booth and banner design
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June — Club Fair Projects
Club booth building
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July — Club Fair Projects
Club banner creation
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August — Montgomery County Fair
Exhibit projects, celebrate accomplishments, 4-H day at the Fair
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September — Outdoor Discovery
Wheels Day & nature collection
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October — Teamwork & Life Skills
Game Day & family budget & chore chart
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November — Community & Connection
Ice skating field trip
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December — Holiday Creativity
Cookie exchange & decorating & watercolor/acrylic painting
Club Booth
Every summer, Zenith members work together to build a triangular
booth for the Montgomery County Fair.
Club Banner
As well as the booth, the club also creates a rectangular banner
for the Montgomery County Fair.
Join Zenith
Want to get involved? Contact us to learn more about joining Zenith.