4-H Youth Development
Program Contact
Amy Alder, 4-H Program ManagerPhone Number509-962-7565 Email Address • amy.alder@wsu.edu
Welcome to Kittitas 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, your state land grant university (WSU) and Kittitas County. Today 4-H is everywhere–in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities. The first 4-H Club in Kittitas County started in 1919! In the 21st century, 4-H serves a broad clientele with an expanded program using a variety of ways to “learn by doing.”
Who can join 4-H?
4-H is open to every youth, ages 5-19, without discrimination!
There are four age groups* in which you can do a wide variety of projects and activities:
- Cloverbuds: ages 5-7
- Junior: ages 8-10
- Intermediate: ages 11-13
- Senior: ages 14 to less than 19
*Shooting sports and large animal projects require youth to be at least 8 years of age on October 1st to participate.
Quick Links
How to Join 4-H
Decide on a Project:
There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in and with self-determined projects.
Not every project area listed on our Projects and Programs Resource Library is currently available in Kittitas County 4-H clubs. Please contact the office for current club availability and opportunities for growth!