4-H Youth Development
What is 4‑H?
4‑H is delivered by Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Through life-changing 4-H programs, nearly six million kids and teens are learning the skills and abilities to be resilient, adaptable and ready for work and life.
King County 4-H
4-H is the youth development education program of Washington State University Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington State University and King County.
In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.
4‑H’s reach and depth are unmatched, reaching kids in every corner of America – from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities. Our network of 500,000 volunteers and more than 3,000 4-H professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all 6 million 4H’ers—helping them grow into engaged individuals who are hungry to learn, open to new experiences and ready to take on the world.
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is developing young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change, meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society.
Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is assisting young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change in order to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.
Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is assisting young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change in order to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.
4-H Youth Development education creates a supportive environment for all youth and families to reach their fullest potentials. This will be accomplished through a systematic approach of foundation and mission-driven science to meet the 4-H goals to:
- Provide formal and non-formal experiential learning
- Develop skills that benefit youth throughout life
- Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults
- Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding
- Strengthen families and communities
- Employ research-based knowledge and the land grant university system
- Embrace and expand the traditions of the 4-H Youth Development program
King County 4-H has a variety of programs and projects that youth and adults can participate in.
If you don’t see a project that interests you, check out the Washington State University 4-H Youth Development Program website for a complete list of 4-H Projects.
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.
The 4-H Motto
Upcoming Events
Please Contact us!
WSU King County 4-H Extension Office:
560 Naches Avenue, Suite 130
Renton, WA 98057
Nancy Baskett, 4-H Program Coordinator
nbaskett@wsu.edu | 425-738-0104
Aspen Dobbins, 4-H Program Coordinator
aspen.dobbins@wsu.edu | 425-738-0105
Alyssa Bowers, WSU King County Director/Faculty
alyssa.bowers1@wsu.edu | 425-738-0110
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. See WSU Executive Policy #15 – Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local WSU Extension office or directly to the WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) office, ccr.wsu.edu or phone 509-335-8288