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4-H Youth Development Program – Whitman County

Not sure where to start? The Whitman County 4-H Brochure can help!

 

Welcome to Whitman County 4-H!

4-H is the youth development education program of Washington State University Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your state land grant university (WSU) and Whitman County. Today 4-H is everywhere–in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities. In the 21st century, 4-H serves a broad clientele with expanded program using a variety of ways to “learn by doing.”

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Who can join 4-H

4-H is open to every youth, ages 5-19, without discrimination!

There are four age groups* in which you can do a wide variety of projects and activities:

  • Cloverbuds: ages 5-7
  • Junior: ages 8-10
  • Intermediate: ages 11-13
  • Senior: ages 14 to less than 19 

*Shooting sports and large animal projects require youth to be at least 8 years of age on October 1st to participate.

Whitman County 4-H enrollment is open from October 1 – January 31. Any enrollments submitted after that will have a $10 late fee. We accept late enrollments through April 1.

How to Join 4-H

You can join 4-H in a few easy steps:

  • Find a Club:
    • Find a club that offers leadership in a project you’re interested in. Contact the extension office to find a club or start your own.
  • Decide on a Project:
  • Enroll in 4-H online:
  • Get involved and HAVE FUN!

Need help? Please contact the extension office.

Please Visit or Contact Us!

We warmly welcome you to Whitman County 4-H! Whether you are new to the Clover or already part of the 4-H family, we hope that you’ll find what you’re looking for on our website. If not, please email or call the extension office in Colfax.

WSU Whitman County Extension Office:
Office Phone: (509) 397-6290
Colfax Public Service Building
310. N Main, Room 209
Colfax, WA 99111 United States
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Janet Schmidt, Interim Whitman County Director
 —schmidtj@wsu.edu

Cathrine Wigen
cathrine.wigen@wsu.edu

Kelly Stewart
kelly.a.stewart@wsu.edu

Vision

Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is developing young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change, meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society.

Mission

4-H youth development education creates supportive environments for all youth and families to reach their fullest potential.

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. We reach out to kids and their families to build skills for real life. WSU 4-H Youth Development is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments for all youth and adults regardless of race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; citizenship; physical, mental, or sensory ability; genetic information; and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.

 

Below you will find more helpful links:

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Join 4-H Donate to Whitman County 4-H Report Volunteer Hours
4-H pledge image that includes head, heart, hands, health