{"id":571,"date":"2019-07-16T11:08:56","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T18:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/?page_id=571"},"modified":"2025-07-15T14:40:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:40:16","slug":"join-4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/join-4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Join 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAngelyn Sheppard, 4-H &amp; Master Gardener Coordinator<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-422-7239\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:angelyn.sheppard@wsu.edu\">angelyn.sheppard@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-before--xmedium wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enroll in 4-H as a Youth Member<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wa.4honline.com\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tEnroll in 4-H\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a club that offers leadership in a project you\u2019re interested in.  Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/staff\/\">WSU Okanogan County Extension Office <\/a>to find a club or start your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide on a Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in as well as self-determined projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/all-projects\/\">Follow this link to find the list of projects.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enroll in 4-H Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/member-resources\/\">This online guide will walk you through the process of signing up for or reenrolling in 4-H<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help with payments? The following resource documents are a useful tool to walk you through the enrollment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/member-resources\/enrollment-fee-payment-information\/\/\">Enrollment Fee Payment Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Adding Credit Cards to 4H Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/07\/How-to-Add-a-Credit-Card-to-4H-online.docx\" data-type=\"URL\">General (DOCX)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/07\/New-Families-adding-Credit-Card-instructions-1.docx\" data-type=\"URL\">New Families (DOCX)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2018\/10\/Returning-Families-CC-Instructions.docx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2018\/10\/Returning-Families-CC-Instructions.docx\">Returning Families (DOCX)<\/a><\/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\">Who may join 4-H?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of WSU and the&nbsp;USDA.&nbsp; 4-H&nbsp;is open to all&nbsp;youth between the ages five (5) and nineteen (19)&nbsp;(4-H Age).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H&nbsp;Age is&nbsp;determined by October 1st of the current 4-H year.&nbsp; Youth who have reached their 5th birthday (before October 1st of the current 4-H year), through those who have not reached their 19th birthday (before October 1st of the current 4-H year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to have animals or live on a farm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope! 4-H members can explore any subject area that interests them! Project areas include, but are not limited to: Expressive Arts, Family Living, Environmental Stewardship, Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Engineering &amp; Technology and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 4-H member selects at least one project. A project is the subject that the member decides to learn about, make, or raise. Members choose projects that fit into their family, club, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--medium wsu-spacing-bottom--medium wsu-spacing-padding-left--medium wsu-spacing-padding-right--medium wsu-border--add-top\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/\">4-H Youth Development Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/fair-information\/\">Fair Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/information-for-volunteer-leaders\/\">For Volunteers &amp; Leaders<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu For Volunteers &amp; Leaders\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/information-for-volunteer-leaders\/4-h-volunteer-application\/\">4-H Volunteer Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/4-h-volunteer-reference-form\/\">4-H Volunteer Reference Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/information-for-volunteer-leaders\/end-of-year-new-year-information-for-leaders\/\">End of Year\/New Year Information For Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/information-for-youth\/\">For Youth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/join-4-h\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/project-resources\/\">Project Resources<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Project Resources\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/project-resources\/public-presentations\/\">Public Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/project-resources\/record-books\/\">Record Books<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/okanogan\/youth\/projects-publications\/\">Projects &amp; Publications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-cta--width-full wsu-spacing-before--medium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=5763f172-b4b2-46f5-849e-db98c624a0f4&#038;cat=idonate_programs&#038;area=idonate_4h_youth_development&#038;utm_campaign=okanogan-county-4-h-excellence-fund\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--size-small\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDonate to Okanogan County 4-H\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout  wsu-border--add-top wsu-border--color-crimson-light\" >\r\n        \n\n<p>Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported to your local Extension office: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WSU Okanogan County Extension<\/strong><br>1234 S. 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Ave. S., Suite C<br>Okanogan, WA 99840<br>509-422-7245 or <a href=\"mailto:kayla.wells@wsu.edu\">kayla.wells@wsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enroll in 4-H as a Youth Member Find a Club: Find a club that offers leadership in a project you\u2019re interested in. 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