Join 4-H Today

Program Contact: Randy Williams, Lincoln-Adams 4-H Program Coordinator
(509) 725-4171  • (509) 869-1818   • randy.williams@wsu.edu

Program Contact: Julie Hartz, Lincoln-Adams WSU Extension Program Assistant
(509) 659-3209  • Julie.hartz@wsu.edu

Enrollment Quick Links:

Enroll online at 4-H Online
General Club Enrollment Forms & Documents
List of Lincoln-Adams 4-H Contacts

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Who can enroll in 4-H

4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-19.

There are four age groups in which youth 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.

How to Join 4-H as a youth member

You can join 4-H in a few easy steps:

• Find a Club:  Find a club that offers leadership in a project you’re interested in. Contact the extension office to find a club or start your own.
• Enroll in 4-H online:
  • Access the website to enroll online.  Enrollment begins October 1, 2023
• Decide on a Project:
  • There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in and with self-determined projects. Click here to find the list of 4-H projects.
• Get involved and HAVE FUN!

Need help? Please contact the extension office.

The Lincoln-Adams enrollment deadline for joining a 4-H Club is July 15th.

For further questions or need help, contact the Extension Office of the county where you currently live:

Adams County
205 W Main, Ritzville, WA 99169-1894
509-659-3209 | Email us
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4:30 pm

Lincoln County
PO Box 399, Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4171 | Email us
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm

 

Important Dates to Remember

• • Annual Club Plan/Budget form or Family Group Plan for the new 4-H year submitted to the Extension Office
  • Extension office will accept and officially enroll youth members of chartered clubs after Financial Reporting requirements are met, as soon as at least 5 youth from 3 different families (households) have enrollment submission in the 4hOnline system, and there are enrolled certified project leaders for all youth member projects.
  • Lincoln-Adams Horse ID Forms: Returning horse project members should submit the Lincoln-Adams 4-H Horse ID Form to the Extension Office as soon as they complete their 4hOnline enrollment.  Lincoln-Adams 4-H Horse ID Forms may be mailed, emailed, delivered or uploaded via the 4hOnline system.
    • April 1st FINAL Deadline for Horse Project Enrollment
      • Note: Horse project enrollment and Horse ID form submission may be required as early as January 1 for eligibility for some 4-H shows/events.

• July 15th – FINAL Date for enrollment and project changes in the 4hOnline system for Lincoln-Adams WA 4-H adult and youth members.
• Click Here for More General Club Enrollment Forms & Documents

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Extension is for Everyone

Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race; sex/gender; sexual orientation; gender identity/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; physical, mental, or sensory disability, including disability requiring the use of a trained service animal; marital status, genetic information, and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military. Report concerns to oeo.wsu.edu, 509-335-8288, or your local Extension office. Requests for special accommodations at Lincoln-Adams Extension Events can be made at least two weeks in advance by calling 509-659-3209 or 509-725-4171.