{"id":1726,"date":"2013-03-01T17:33:33","date_gmt":"2013-03-01T17:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/lincoln-adams\/4-h\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T15:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:04:38","slug":"4h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/lincoln-adams\/4h\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Youth Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: inherit;font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;font-size: 2rem;font-weight: 700\">Welcome to the Lincoln &amp; Adams County 4-H Youth Development Program<\/span><span style=\"color: initial;font-weight: 700;font-size: 1.125rem\">  <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of 4-H Participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Youth learn important life skills such as goal setting, self-confidence, responsibility, and decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs encourage teamwork and communication skills by providing opportunities to work with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive activities help youth develop ethical standards and learn to handle both victories and defeats with grace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants have fun, meet new friends, and experience personal growth through engaging activities and events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our state, the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">We warmly welcome you to Lincoln &amp; 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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/lincoln-adams\/4h\/enroll\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/lincoln-adams\/4h\/enroll\/\">enroll today<\/a> in 4-H.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-792x584.jpg\" alt=\"Hands beside a plant seedling in soil.\" class=\"wp-image-32701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-792x584.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-396x292.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-1536x1132.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_62423509-scaled-1-2048x1510.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lincoln-Adams<br>4-H Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leslie Pease is the 4-H coordinator for Lincoln-Adams County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:leslie.pease@wsu.edu\">Email: Leslie Pease<\/a><br><a href=\"5097254171\">Phone: 509-725-4171<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Lincoln and Adams Extension Offices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Adams County Extension<br>205 W Main<br>Ritzville, WA 99169<br><br><a href=\"mailto:julie.hartz@wsu.edu\">Email: Julie Hartz<\/a><br><a href=\"5096593209\">Phone: 509-659-3209<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours<strong><br><\/strong>Monday through Friday<br>8:30 am to 12 pm<br>1 pm to 4:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Lincoln County Extension<br>303 6th Street<br>PO Box 399<br>Davenport, WA 99122<br><br><a href=\"mailto:dcanfield@co.lincoln.wa.us\">Dawn Canfield<\/a><br><a href=\"5097254171\">Phone: 509-725-4171<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office Hours<br>Monday through Thursday<br>9:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Us on Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also stay up to date with our 4-H program by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/LincolnAdams-County-4-H\/100089868150346\/\">Lincoln and Adams County 4-H <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Lincoln &amp;amp; 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. 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