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 18. 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.


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.

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.


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 to enroll today in 4-H.

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Lincoln-Adams
4-H Coordinator

Leslie Pease is the 4-H coordinator for Lincoln-Adams County.

Email: Leslie Pease
Phone: 509-725-4171


WSU Lincoln and Adams Extension Offices

Adams County Extension
205 W Main
Ritzville, WA 99169

Email: Julie Hartz
Phone: 509-659-3209

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 12 pm
1 pm to 4:30 pm


Lincoln County Extension
303 6th Street
PO Box 399
Davenport, WA 99122

Dawn Canfield
Phone: 509-725-4171

Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm


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