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4-H in King County

4-H Youth Development Program

WSU King County 4-H Extension Office

560 Naches Avenue SW, Suite 130
Renton, WA 98507

We believe in:

  • all young people’s potential;
  • developing young people who are empowered, confident, hard-working, determined, responsible and compassionate—seeing a world beyond themselves so that they have the life-long skills to succeed in college and career,
  • every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path,
  • the power of America’s leading public universities,
  • the practice of positive youth development (PYD)* by creating positive learning experiences,
  • caring and trusted adult mentors who cultivate positive relationships with youth,
  • creating safe, diverse and inclusive environments, and
  • meeting young people wherever they are.
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Head, Heart, Hands and Health

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four Hs in 4‑H, and they are the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs.

4-H Pledge & Motto

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

Promesa 4‑H

Prometo usar mi mente para pensar con más claridad,
mi corazón para ser más leal,
mis manos para ser más servicial,
mi salud para cuidarme más,
por mi club, mi comunidad, mi país y mi mundo.

Motto: Make the best better!

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Program Contact

Alyssa Bowers – County Director & 4-H Faculty
Phone Number425-738-0110 Email Address • alyssa.bowers1@wsu.edu
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Program Contact

Nancy Baskett, 4-H Program Coordinator
Phone Number425-738-0104  Email Address • nbaskett@wsu.edu
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Program Contact

Aspen Dobbins, 4-H Program Coordinator
Phone Number425-738-0115 Email Address • aspen.dobbins@wsu.edu

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.