4-H Youth Development

Welcome to the Lincoln & Adams County 4-H Youth Development Program

The 4-H youth development program is designed for all youth between the ages of 5 to 19. As the largest youth program in the United States, 4-H reaches local, state, national, and international communities, offering a wide range of opportunities for young people everywhere. Every state in the country is home to a 4-H program, making it a truly national initiative.

Our Mission

The primary goal of 4-H is to help all youth reach their fullest potential. This is achieved through hands-on learning experiences, guidance from club leaders and project leaders, and access to research-backed information. Volunteers play a key role in teaching essential life skills through a variety of subjects and activities. The joy of 4-H comes from watching young people grow and succeed through their own accomplishments.

Program Delivery

In our state, the 4-H Youth Development Program is based at Washington State University. The program is brought to local communities by Washington State University Extension faculty and staff, ensuring that resources and opportunities are accessible to all youth in Lincoln and Adams County.

Benefits of 4-H Participation

• Youth learn important life skills such as goal setting, self-confidence, responsibility, and decision-making.
• Programs encourage teamwork and communication skills by providing opportunities to work with others.
• Competitive activities help youth develop ethical standards and learn to handle both victories and defeats with grace.
• Participants have fun, meet new friends, and experience personal growth through engaging activities and events.

Getting Involved

We warmly welcome you to Lincoln & Adams County 4-H! Whether you are new to 4-H or already part of the 4-H family, we hope you find the information and resources you need on our website. You can also stay up-to-date with our 4-H program by following Lincoln and Adams County 4-H on Facebook.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to our 4-H Program Coordinator or our Extension Program Assistant. We are here to help and look forward to connecting with you.

Lincoln & Adams 4-H Program Coordinator, Position Open
Email
Phone:

Julie Hartz
WSU Extension Program Assistant
Email Julie Hartz
Phone:  509-659-3209

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