4-H News Blast

The News Blast contains information about upcoming events, applications, important dates, program changes, and so much more. If you would like to submit an article for the News Blast or would like to receive the News Blast as an e-mail please let us know. The 4-H News Blast is published by Grays Harbor County 4-H staff. This newsletter is sent electronically to all enrolled 4-H members and volunteers. Archived versions of the News Blast are available at by request at 360-482-2934

WSU Extension Grays Harbor County 4-H Youth Development News for May 2026

Important Dates – More events and info on Facebook

May 3: Public Presentation Workshop, 3:00 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
May 4: GH 4-H Horse Council Mtng, 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Ext. ofc, Elma
May 6: Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction Mandatory Information Meeting, EHS 5:30p or 6:30p
May 8-9: 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp
May 9: Dog Project PreFair Clinic (Preregistration required)
May 9: Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction (GHYLA) Tagging & Weigh-in, GHC Fairgrounds,
Contact GHYLA Secretary, Donna for info and time confirmation
May 9 & 10: GH 4-H Horse Council Hosts, Hairy Horse Show & Clinic, GHC Fairgrounds Arena
May 9, 16 & 30: 4-H Pack Goat Clinic Series, 1-3pm, GHC Fairgrounds (Preregistration recommended at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/d3RqEmFfSz or 4-H Pack Goat Clinic Series 2026 – Fill out form)
May 13: 4-H Equine Trail Workshop Early Registration Ends https://forms.office.com/r/SNTBC2qZvy
May 15: GH 4-H Scholarship Due, applications available at https://tinyurl.com/GH4-HScholarship
May 19: 4-H Horse Council Hosts Small Equine Clinic, 5:30 pm, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
May 21: Market Livestock Record-keeping Check-in, WSU Ext ofc https://forms.office.com/r/Wmz2SzZPVZ
May 21: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
May 23: Ridge Creek Hosts Equine Trail Workshop, 1:00 pm, Ridge Creek Farm, Shelton
May 25: WSU Extension ofc CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
May 27: Record Book Workshop, 6 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
May 27: GHC Fairgrounds Vol Mtng, hosted by GH Fair Staff & Board 6pm, GHC Fair Pavilion (tentative)
June 1: FairEntry platform opens for 4-H entries at http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23268

More information

News Blast Updates

4-H COUNCIL MEETINGS – Join Us Digitally or In Person
We would love to have you join us for the next Horse Council meeting at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 4.
Join us at the next 4-H Council meeting on Thursday, May 21.
These meetings are the best way to share your ideas, get up to the minute information and help shape the direction of YOUR 4-H program. The meetings will be held in person with the option to join remotely, and you can join us via Zoom or with a phone call if you have a Zoom account by clicking the links above or available at https://www.facebook.com/graysharbor4h/ Connect with Tracie to test the system in advance.

4-H CAMP REGISTRATION
4-H Families, this is a reminder that Summer Camp registration is open for all 4-H members and community members. Prehistoric Panhandle 4-H Camp takes place from July 11-16 and the cost is $250 per camper (ages 8-14 as of 10/1/25). If you have any questions or need help with the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tracie and Falyn at falyn.taylor@wsu.edu . Log in to submit event registration at https://4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Your registration status will be listed as pending until payment is received at your local WSU Extension office. Check payments (made out to “4-H Camp”) can also be mailed to 303 N 4th Street, Shelton, WA 98584. Once payment is received, registrations will be approved on a first come first serve basis within each set of registration dates until spots are full.

SUPER SATURDAY WORKSHOPS – April 11

Thank you to the 4-H Volunteers and community members who made Super Saturday a fun learning opportunity for 4-H members of all ages to try new skills (like wind power and plant propagation) and practice refining skills (like building an attention-grabbing educational display or adding matting to photos for entry at the fair) at the WSU Extension office in Elma. 4-H members pre-registered for three project-focused workshops and spent the morning learning alongside fellow 4-H members.

RECORD BOOK WORKSHOP SERIES – each month

The Record Book Workshop continues Wednesday, May 27 from 6–8 PM at the WSU Extension Office in Elma! Come start the new year strong and learn tips and tricks to get ready for the new 4-H year! Thank you to the 4-H Council and 4-H Horse Council for hosting this ongoing series! Record books are a great way for 4-H members to document their project progress and look back at all they have accomplished. Record Books may also be submitted for review and judging at the end of the 4-H year for a chance to earn an award at the annual recognition event!

4-H PACK GOAT CLINIC OPPORTUNITIES – Register by May 6 for May 9, May 16 & May 30 clinics

Join us for afternoons of learning and showing what your 4-H members and pack goats can do! All sessions will be held at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma (34 Elma-McCleary Road) from 1-3 pm, located on the lawn in front of the red dairy barn. Pre-registration recommended by May 6 at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/d3RqEmFfSz or 4-H Pack Goat Clinic Series 2026 – Fill out form)
Clinic 1 of 3: Sunday, May 9, 1:00 pm (after tagging & weigh-in of GHYLA market animals)
Clinic 2 of 3: Sunday, May 16, 1:00 pm
Clinic 3 of 3: Sunday, May 30, 1:00 pm
For more information on the 4-H Goat Project, visit https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/projects/animals/goat/

4-H MARKET LIVESTOCK PROJECT – Schedule a Record-keeping Check-in

4-H members (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior ages) planning to participate in the Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction need to schedule a check-in for your 4-H Market Livestock Project recordkeeping progress, offered at the WSU Extension office in Elma on the following dates:

Thursday, May 21 (1p – 6p)
Monday, June 15 (9a – 3p) (3p – 6p)
Wednesday, June 17 (1p – 6p)
Tuesday, June 23 (9a – 3p) (3p – 6p)

Check in and show us how the recordkeeping component of your project has been progressing so that you can complete this step in your agreement and participate in the market livestock auction with the Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction at 2026 4-H Market Livestock Project – Recordkeeping Check-in – Fill out form or https://forms.office.com/r/Wmz2SzZPVZ
Record keeping resources are available at https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/links/.

GH 4-H HORSE COUNCIL HOSTS UPCOMING HORSE SHOW OPPORTUNITIES

The Grays Harbor 4-H Horse Council invites enrolled 4-H members and community members (8 yrs old and above) to participate in the following equine opportunities at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma.

May 9 & 10 – Hairy Horse Show (also open to community members 8 years old and above)
June 28 & 29 – PreFair Horse Show
(Early Registration Fee Ends 6/16) at https://forms.office.com/r/bnJcftNq4L

4-H TRAIL CLINIC OPPORTUNITIES – Register by May 13 for May 23 & June 16 clinics
Join us for one or both opportunities to learn about 4-H Equine Trail classes! These are Trail Clinic opportunities for Grays Harbor and Mason County 4-H members to qualify for fair participation in this discipline. $25 per evening (*contact us in advance for financial assistance options)
Registrations due by Wednesday, May 13 at https://forms.office.com/r/SNTBC2qZvy
Clinic 1 of 2: Saturday, May 23, 1 pm at Ridge Creek Farm in Shelton
Clinic 2 of 2: Tuesday, June 16, 6 pm at the GHC Fairgrounds in Elma

GH 4-H SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Extended to 5/15
The Grays Harbor County 4-H Council is pleased to offer educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors currently enrolled in the Grays Harbor County 4-H Program. Applicants must have accumulated at least three years of 4-H affiliation.

Grays Harbor 4-H Council Scholarship
https://tinyurl.com/GH4-HScholarship

GH 4-H SPRING BINGO & DESSERT AUCTION – Thank you!
The Grays Harbor 4-H Council thanks you for joining 4-H families, friends, and members of the community at the 4-H Spring Bingo and Dessert Auction fundraiser! 4-H members and volunteers worked together to play 15 games of bingo with fun prizes provided for every round and a wonderful variety of desserts were just the thing to sweeten up the weekend!

Paper Clover Campaign– Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who supported the Winter Paper Clover campaign at Tractor Supply Company, which directly benefits 4‑H youth for 4-H camp and leadership activities. A big bouquet of clovers to Tractor Supply Company for their continued partnership with 4-H to help our youth become #BeyondReady

Archived copies of “Grays Harbor County 4-H News”

4-H News Blast

Program Contact

Tracie Hanson, 4-H Program Coordinator
360-482-2934 • tracie.hanson@wsu.edu