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What is 4-H?<\/h1>\n

4-H is the youth development education program of WSU Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S Department of Agriculture, the states land grant university (Washington State University), and your county government.<\/p>\n

What can I expect my youth to learn from 4-H?<\/h2>\n

All 4-H youth development emphasizes three types of basic life skills: competency, coping, and contributory. Competency skills are: learning and using accepted practices for mental, physical, emotional, and social health; exploring and evaluating career and job opportunities; acquiring subject matter skills and knowledge in science or art; and developing and practicing responsible skills related to the environment. Examples of coping skills are: acquiring a positive self-concept; learning to respect and get along with people; and developing productive use of leisure time.\u00a0 Contributory skills include those where youths: learn and practice leadership skills and fulfill leadership roles; participate in community affairs; and develop as individuals and leaders in the 4-H program.<\/p>\n

What types of clubs are there?<\/h2>\n

4-H clubs can be either a project club, community club, or a family club. They can be any size, but a good rule to follow would be an adult to youth ratio of 1 adult to 5-8 youth. There must be a minimum of 5 members from 3 different families.<\/p>\n

What types of projects are available through 4-H?<\/h2>\n

There are over 80 projects to choose from ranging in the following categories:\u00a0 Animal Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Environmental Stewardship, Expressive Art, Family & Consumer Sciences, Plant Sciences, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary. \u00a0For more information about the projects visit the WSU 4-H home page at 4h.wsu.edu
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What if I do not have the knowledge to teach the projects?<\/h2>\n

You don\u2019t have to know 4-H to help your youth\u2026 you just need time and passion to make a difference with your youth and their friends.
\nAll 4-H projects have a leader and member curriculum to teach the project skills, most manuals are under $10.
\nThere is lots of support available ranging from experienced leaders, the 4-H county staff, and the county, state and national curriculum to help mentor you along your way.<\/p>\n

What do I need to do to get started?<\/h2>\n

If you would like to start a club \u2013 please contact Jennifer Leach, WSU Cowlitz County 4-H Youth Extension Faculty at 577-3014 ext. 4 or email at jleach@wsu.edu<\/a>. To learn about how to become a certified 4-H volunteer and attend a new leader orientation to learn about the required application and screening process.<\/p>\n

4-H teaches life skills that lead youth to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society.\u00a0 WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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