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4-H Nova Scotia Registration 2026–2027

Registration Window: October 1, 2026 – December 15, 2026 (most clubs become active in January – February)
👉 Registration is now open — you can register today!

The registration process for New Families and Returning Families is customized.
Follow the route that suits you below.

New Families (first time registering with 4-H Nova Scotia)

  1. Find a 4-H Club near you.
    To find a club near you, check out of map of 4-H NS clubs. Each coloured dot on the map (below) represents a region. Clicking or tapping a coloured dot, will prompt a pop-up box with details of that club (club name, county, region, and contact info for your 4-H Nova Scotia Regional Program Coordinator (RPC)).
  2. Connect with the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) in your area.
    RPC contact information can be found by clicking or tapping the coloured dot on the 4-H NS Club Map or on our contact page. The RPC will connect you with the General Leader of the 4-H club that you’re interested in joining and will provide supportive information as you are welcomed into the 4-H community.
  3. Follow Instruction from your RPC and/or General Leader
    Check out these great resources while you wait to hear from them!

  4. Register your Family!
    4-H is a family-based environment, so only one member of the household (must be a parent/guardian) needs to complete this step. Once you’ve gathered information from your RPC and Club General Leader to get you started, you’ll register using an online form given to you by your General Leader.
  5. Pay your invoice
    Within a few days, you’ll receive another email from Square – 4-H Nova Scotia with an invoice for each member you registered. Registration is not complete until this invoice is paid. Membership Registration is $75 per member* and are paid to 4-H Nova Scotia.
    *Individual clubs may choose to charge a club fee in addition to the 4-H NS provincial registration fee. Please contact your General Leader with questions related to club registration fees.
    *Families should expect to incur project related expenses. Please contact your General or Project Leader with project expense related questions.
    *4-H Nova Scotia does offer a family rate as per the 4-H Nova Scotia Family Rate Policy (2025), which states that: Families pay for up to three youth at the standard $75 annual fee. Any additional youth may register at no extra cost, once approved by the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC). Families must contact their RPC to request this rate before December 15, the close of registration. No adjustments will be made after this date. “Family” includes up to two parents/guardians and all dependent children under 21 living at the same address. Clubs may continue to set project-specific fees. Families facing financial barriers may also contact their RPC to request confidential fee assistance.
    *There are no refunds for registration fees.
Returning Family Registration Portal

Returning Families

  1. Click the Registration Portal link and Sign In.
    On your desktop, the Sign In button is at the top-right of your screen.
    On a mobile device, the Sign In button is under the green menu (top-right).
  2. Forgot your password? You can reset it easily from the portal page by clicking “Forgot your password?
  3. Follow the prompts in the portal to register your family, update information, and select projects.
  4. Once you complete the form in the portal – you’ll receive a confirmation email right away.
  5. Within a few days, you’ll receive another email from Square – 4-H Nova Scotia with an invoice for each member you registered. Registration is not complete until this invoice is paid.
  6. Membership Registration is $75 per member* and are paid to 4-H Nova Scotia.
    *Individual clubs may choose to charge a club fee in addition to the 4-H NS provincial registration fee. Please contact your General Leader with questions related to club registration fees.
    *Families should expect to incur project related expenses. Please contact your General or Project Leader with project expense related questions.
    *4-H Nova Scotia does offer a family rate as per the 4-H Nova Scotia Family Rate Policy (2025), which states that: Families pay for up to three youth at the standard $75 annual fee. Any additional youth may register at no extra cost, once approved by the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC). Families must contact their RPC to request this rate before December 15, the close of registration. No adjustments will be made after this date. “Family” includes up to two parents/guardians and all dependent children under 21 living at the same address. Clubs may continue to set project-specific fees. Families facing financial barriers may also contact their RPC to request confidential fee assistance.
    *There are no refunds for registration fees.
Registration Portal Instructions - PDF
Registration Portal Instructions - Video

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