{"id":1974,"date":"2019-07-15T14:53:45","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T21:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/?page_id=1974"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:23:40","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__25731\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">What is 4-H?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__25731\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>4-H members \u201clearn by doing.\u201d Through hands-on learning experiences, youth members, with guidance from adult volunteers, and learn useful skills they can use throughout their lifetime.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__24495\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How can I join 4-H?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__24495\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>The 4-H year begins October 1st.&nbsp; Any youth 5 years of age through 19 years of age (as of October 1st of current 4-H year) may participate in the 4-H Program. Parents should contact the 4-H office as early in the 4-H year as possible to be placed in contact with a club in your vicinity.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__43157\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Do I have to have animals or live on a farm?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__43157\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Absolutely not! 4-H Clubs can explore any subject area or project that interests them! Project areas include but are not limited to: Expressive Arts, Family Living, Mechanical Sciences, Environmental Stewardship, Plant Sciences, Social Sciences, Animal Sciences, and Self-Determined projects. Members choose projects that fit into their family, community, and the way they live.&nbsp; A project is what the member decides to learn about, make, or raise. Sharing projects with parents brings 4-H into the family and the family into 4-H.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__4413\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">What other youth activities does 4-H provide?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__4413\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>4-H Members also participate in many of the following activities to enrich their 4-H experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Public Presentations: &nbsp;<\/strong>4-H members show and tell others how to do something they have learned. Members learn public speaking and communication skills while helping others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record Keeping: &nbsp;<\/strong>4-H members keep a written record of what they have done during the 4-H year. Keeping records helps members evaluate their learning and develop a business sense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recreation: &nbsp;<\/strong>4-H\u2019ers&nbsp;learn to enjoy life, themselves, and their association with others in social activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Service Projects: &nbsp;<\/strong>The entire club can plan a project. In community service projects, 4-H\u2019ers do things to improve their community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>County Contests and Fairs: &nbsp;<\/strong>4-H members can choose to take part in judged contests. Through the judging process members learn how to \u201cmake the best better,\u201d or in other words, how to improve their projects. Contests and fairs also give members a sense of pride and accomplishment. 4-H\u2019ers receive ribbons and prizes for their efforts. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicdayton.com\/columbia-county-fair\">Columbia County Fair<\/a>&nbsp;is our showcase event of the year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-H Camp and Conferences: &nbsp;<\/strong>Many 4-H members choose to attend 4-H camps and conferences. A variety of day camps and overnight experiences are available to choose from, for both younger members and teens. Partial scholarships are often available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__34437\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Who Helps 4-H Members?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__34437\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>4-H&nbsp;members are taught by adult volunteer club leaders. Every club has one or more adult leaders. Leaders teach, organize and oversee the club, help club officers conduct business meetings, and keep parents updated about&nbsp;4-H&nbsp;activities and deadlines.&nbsp;There are a variety of leadership roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Leader<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 club organizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Leader<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 works with members on their projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activity Leader<\/strong> \u2013 responsible for one or more activities. Examples are recreation, record keeping, public presentations, and community service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__78932\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How do I become a Volunteer Leader?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__78932\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Adults interested in becoming volunteer leaders may contact the 4-H office to complete the application and screening process.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__7026\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How can I help without volunteering?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__7026\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Donations<em>&nbsp;<\/em>keep the 4-H program running at the club, county, state and national levels. Local donations can be made&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=6989b222-e77d-4ff9-a63f-5e751fa70a69&amp;cat=idonate_campuses&amp;area=idonate_wsu_extension4-h&amp;utm_source=wsu-extension4-h&amp;utm_medium=wsu-link&amp;utm_campaign=columbia-county-4-h-excellence-fund\">online,<\/a>&nbsp;or you can contact us for more donation options.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__77836\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How do I get started with 4-H?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__77836\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Call or visit our office. &nbsp;We would be more than happy to get you started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call or visit our office. &nbsp;We would be more than happy to get you started!<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-spacing-top--medium\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/youth\/\">4-H Youth Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/youth\/join-4-h\/\">Yay 4-H!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/volunteer-with-4-h\/\">Volunteer with 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/youth\/4-h-news\/\">4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/youth\/4-h-forms\/\">4-H Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/columbia\/fair-information\/\">Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-outline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tWA State 4-H\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-792x475.png\" alt=\"Green 4-H clover.\" class=\"wp-image-3440\" width=\"396\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-792x475.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-396x238.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/07\/Green-Clover-PNG-3x5-1-2048x1229.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/section>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is 4-H? 4-H members \u201clearn by doing.\u201d Through hands-on learning experiences, youth members, with guidance from adult volunteers, and learn useful skills they can use throughout their lifetime. 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