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 June & July 2026

Important Dates – More events and info on Facebook

May 30: Sheep Clinic Series (1 of 3), 11a, GHC Fairgrounds
June 1: FairEntry platform opens for 4-H entries at http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23268
June 1: GH 4-H Horse Council Mandatory Mtng, 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Ext. ofc, Elma
June 8: Table Setting Workshop Registration Due (limited space) https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cehP4PShes
June 13: 4-H Camp Counselor Training, 9:00 am – 4 pm, WSU Extension office, Elma
June 13-30: 4-H Tablesetting Workshop Series, WSU Extension office, Elma
June 15: Market Livestock Record-keeping Check-in, WSU Ext ofc https://forms.office.com/r/Wmz2SzZPVZ
June 16: 4-H Horse Council Hosts Trail Clinic, 5:30 pm, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
June 16: 4-H PreFair Horse Show & Clinic Early Registration Ends https://forms.office.com/r/bnJcftNq4L
June 17: Market Livestock Record-keeping Check-in, WSU Ext ofc https://forms.office.com/r/Wmz2SzZPVZ
June 18: 4-H Fair Sup’t Mtng, 5:30 pm, WSU Extension office
June 18: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
June 19: WSU Extension ofc CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth
June 20: Sheep Clinic Series (2 of 3), 11a, GHC Fairgrounds
June 22: GHC Fairgrounds Camping Reservations Open, GHC Fairgrounds office
June 23: Market Livestock Record-keeping Check-in, WSU Ext ofc https://forms.office.com/r/Wmz2SzZPVZ
June 23, 25 & 30: FairEntry Registration Support, 3-7 pm, WSU Extension office, Elma
June 24: Record Book Workshop, 6 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
June 24: GHC Fairgrounds Vol Mtng, hosted by GH Fair Staff & Board 6pm, GHC Fair Pavilion
June 27 & 28: GH 4-H Horse Council hosts PreFair Clinic & Show, GHC Fairgrounds
July 3: WSU Extension ofc CLOSED in observance of Independence Day
July 6: Animal Entries due in FairEntry platform at http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23268
July 6-9, 13-16, 20-23: 4-H Still Life Entries Accepted at WSU Extension Office
July 14, 16 & 17: FairEntry Registration Support (Still Life only), 3-7 pm, WSU Extension office, Elma

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 meetings at 6:30 pm on Monday, June 1 (Mandatory for a representative from each 4-H club with horse project members planning to exhibit at the county fair) & Monday, July 6.
Join us at the next 4-H Council meetings at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 18 & July 16. 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 TABLE SETTING WORKSHOP – RSVP by 6/8 for the Series Beginning 6/13
Learn how to set a table, plan a themed table setting, and create a menu for a county or state fair 4-H Table Setting display. Participants can attend the overview workshop as a stand-alone or attend the whole series to create elements for their table setting. All sessions will be held at the WSU Extension office in Elma (34 Elma-McCleary Road). RSVPs due by Monday, June 8 4-H Table Setting Workshop Series 2026 – Fill out form https://forms.office.com/r/cehP4PShes

All materials will be provided but please bring big ideas and big creativity!
Session 1: Table Setting Overview (Saturday, June 13, 9:30am – 12:00pm)
Session 2: The Centerpiece Part 1: Papier Mache (Tuesday, June 16, 6:00pm – 8:30pm)
Session 3: The Centerpiece Part 2: Painting (Saturday, June 27, 9:30am – 11:30am)
Session 4: The Menu (Tuesday, June 30, 6:00pm – 8:00pm)

The 4-H Table Setting Activity involves youth members planning a coordinated, economical table setting and menu around a specific theme and culture, while taking into consideration the menu’s nutritional value as a part of total day’s food. The 4-H member will provide their own placemat, centerpiece, dishes, utensils, glassware, and linens.

4-H CAMP REGISTRATION
Hello Mason and Grays Harbor 4-H Families, We wanted to send out a quick reminder that Summer Camp registration is still open at this time! For families who have not yet completed registration or payment, the payment deadline is June 16th, unless other accommodations have already been requested and communicated with the Extension Office. Please make sure to reach out as soon as possible if you have any questions or need support completing registration. 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.

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 . We’re looking forward to another great summer at camp! Best, Falyn, Blayne, and Tracie

RECORD BOOK WORKSHOP SERIES – each month
The Record Book Workshop continues Wednesday, June 24 and wraps up July 15 from 6–8 PM at the WSU Extension Office in Elma! Come finish the year strong and learn tips and tricks to get ready to submit your record book! 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 SHEEP CLINIC OPPORTUNITIES – May 30, June 20 & July 11
Join us for opportunities for learning and showing what your 4-H members and sheep can do together! All sessions will be held at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma (34 Elma-McCleary Road) at 11 am, located on the lawn in front of the red dairy barn.

Clinic 1 of 3: Saturday, May 30, 11:00 am
Clinic 2 of 3: Saturday, June 20, 11:00 am
Clinic 3 of 3: Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am
For more information, contact 4-H Sheep Superintendent, Nick Townsend at nicholus032981@gmail.com

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:

~~Ø Thursday, May 21 (1p – 6p)~~
Ø Monday, June 15 (9a – 3p) (3p – 6p)
Ø Wednesday, June 17 (1p – 6p)
Ø 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 in Grays Harbor and Mason County (8 yrs old and above) to participate in the upcoming clinic at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma.

June 28 & 29 – PreFair Horse Show
(Early Registration Fee Ends 6/16) at https://forms.office.com/r/bnJcftNq4L

GHC FAIR CAMPING – Reservation Forms can be Submitted June 22 to the GHC Fairgrounds office
The Grays Harbor County Fair Staff asked that we share the 2026 Exhibitor Camping Form with you. Families interested in camping onsite during the county fair need to review and complete the “Camping Reservation Form” and submit the information to the GHC Fairgrounds office (upstairs in the Pavilion) starting Monday, June 22, or you can mail the forms to PO Box 1229, Elma, WA 98541.
The documents are available at https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/links/ and will be available soon at https://www.ghcfairgrounds.com

4-H IN ACTION – Expand your fun at the county fair!
Sign up for a 4-H in Action project in the Still Life building during the county fair. Showcase a hands-on activity or skill! Earn double the premium points as last year and all youth who present an activity to the public for at least one hour inside the Pavilion will be entered into a raffle for a $50 prize and $25 prize. To learn more about the 4-H in Action project or get some fun ideas, text or call Cindy at (218)770-7869 or Danielle at (701)446-6579.

ANIMAL REGISTRATION – Animal Project Members
While all 4-H members can add “Animal Registration” information to their profile in 4-H Online, this year, 4-H Members in animal projects are encouraged to try out this option, which allows you to import the info directly into FairEntry for classes at the county fair!
4-H Online:  Animal Registration Info should be added ahead of time in 4-H Online so it is ready to import into FairEntry by exhibitors (this info can potentially be re-used year after year for horses, dogs, cats, goats, etc.)
> Check out the video below for a step-by-step guide:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js7Etvw2soY
> Check out the infographic at https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/links/
Since the State 4-H Fair will also be using FairEntry again this year, the 4-H members who qualify to exhibit their animal project animals at the State 4-H Fair will also be able to import the animal information for those classes!
4-H members will still be able to enter their Animal Info directly into FairEntry if needed when entering county fair class information.

GETTING READY TO PRESENT – Share your Public Presentation at the County Fair!
The FairEntry platform will be available soon for families submitting 4-H project entry information. Visit http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23268 and use the same email address and password as 4-H Online.
Learning how to communicate your thoughts and ideas to others is an important life skill and helpful as you prepare your 4-H Public Presentation. “Getting to the Point” is a publication full of ideas, recommendations, and tips for shaping your effective, organized, and successful presentation. Leaders may also want to review the 4-H Leader Guide, which defines the 4-H leader’s role in presentations and has suggestions for how leaders can provide guidance for youth – from the beginner to seasoned presenters.
So…choose a subject, gather information, work out a plan, practice, and get ready to deliver a memorable presentation! “Getting to the Point” (WSU Publication EM4787) and 4-H Leader Guide (WSU Publication EM4788) are available at https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/
In the meantime, check out a few 4-H Public Presentation videos at https://youtu.be/Jrltb78Sfw0 and https://youtu.be/WCPwmQ6G98g

4-H FAIR ENTRY INFORMATION – “Dancing with the Steers” – Entries open June 1
The FairEntry platform will be available soon for families submitting 4-H project entry information. Visit http://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23268 and use the same email address and password as 4-H Online. Animal entries are due in FairEntry by Monday, July 6. After digital entry information is submitted, still life items are due at the WSU Extension Office (9a – 4p) in both Mason & Grays Harbor July 6-9, July 13-16 & July 20-23. Please contact WSU Extension staff or the 4-H Fair Committee volunteers to make alternate arrangements.
We are looking forward to seeing what 4-H clubs and members have been doing this year and are excited to use the FairEntry online registration platform again this year. Now that members have raised/trained animals, taken photos, made cookies/posters/creative arts, grew plants, built robots, gave presentations, hosted community service events, and more, it is time to explore the 4-H Exhibitor Guide at https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/links/, which describes opportunities and entry details.

FAIRENTRY REGISTRATION SUPPORT – From 3-7 pm on June 23, 25 & 30 and July 14, 16 & 17
While 4-H families are encouraged to submit their county fair class registration information in FairEntry as soon as possible, you can also stop in at the WSU Extension office in Elma from 3-7 pm on each of the listed dates to get help and ask questions about using the FairEntry platform. 4-H volunteers and staff will help you submit the information needed to sign up for 4-H still life entries and 4-H classes at the county fair. Since animal entry information is due July 6, the June sessions will be the final opportunity to have support for those classes.

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