{"id":230,"date":"2014-04-30T09:06:26","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T16:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T22:48:28","slug":"to-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/to-join\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Join 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-dropshadow--low wsu-border--add-top wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-spacing-top--sxxsmall wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--color-crimson\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">4-H Site Navigation<\/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\/sanjuan\/4h\/\">4-H Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/to-join\/\">How to Join 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/\">Volunteer with 4-H<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Volunteer with 4-H\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/4-h-volunteer-application\/\">4-H Volunteer Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/4-h-volunteer-reference-form\/\">4-H Volunteer Reference Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/san-juan-county-4-h-family-guidebook\/\">San Juan County 4-H Family Guidebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/sjc-clubs\/\">4-H Clubs in San Juan County<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/\">2026 SJC 4-H Fair<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 2026 SJC 4-H Fair\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-fair-schedule\/\">2026 4-H Fair Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-fair-book\/\">4-H Fair Book<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/entering-exhibits-into-fair-entry\/\">Entering Exhibits into Fair Entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-auctions-information\/\">4-H Auctions Information<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Auctions Information\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n\t<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-auctions-information\/livestock-auction-buyers-guide\/\">Livestock Auction Buyers Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/silent-auction-buyers-guide\/\">Silent Auction Buyers Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-auctions-information\/livestock-market-animal-auction-committee-lmaac-memorandum\/\">LMAAC Memorandum Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/fair-and-auction\/4-h-auctions-information\/4-h-intent-to-sell-form\/\">Intent to Sell Form<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/resources-for-families\/\">Resources for Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/resources-for-clubs-and-volunteers\/\">Resources for Clubs &amp; Volunteers<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Resources for Clubs &amp; Volunteers\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/4-h-volunteer-of-the-month-nominations\/\">4-H Volunteer of the Month Nominations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/volunteer-with-4-h\/san-juan-county-4-h-volunteer-hour-submissions\/\">4-H Volunteer Hour Submissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/resources-for-clubs-and-volunteers\/san-juan-county-club-leader-directory\/\">San Juan County Club &amp; Leader Directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/leaders-council\/\">4-H Leaders\u2019 Council<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Leaders\u2019 Council\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/leaders-council\/san-juan-county-leaders-council-policy\/\">San Juan County Leaders Council Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/leaders-council\/eas-information-application\/\">EAS Information &amp; Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/leaders-council\/4-h-leaders-council-archive\/\">4-H Leaders\u2019 Council Archive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/deadlines\/\">4-H Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/projects-and-programs-new\/\">Projects and Programs<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Projects and Programs\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/projects-and-programs-new\/agriculture-livestock-projects\/\">Agriculture &amp; Livestock Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/projects-and-programs-new\/arts-healthy-living-projects\/\">Arts &amp; Healthy Living Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/projects-and-programs-new\/animal-science-stem-projects\/\">Animal Science &amp; STEM Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/projects-and-programs-new\/civic-engagement-projects\/\">Civic Engagement Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/teens\/\">4-H Teens &amp; Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/support-4-h\/\">Give to 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H helps young people discover interests, build friendships, develop leadership skills, and learn through hands-on experiences with caring adult mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout\" >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Join 4-H?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Youth ages 5-18 as of October 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents of any San Juan County island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New members welcome year-round through July 1 (subject to project deadlines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No previous experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall\" >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"block-2f6f60e0-ef41-47ca-a657-a9d4b2667ae7\">Enrollment for the 2026-2027 4-H year will open October 1st, 2026!<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action wsu-button--size-large\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tEnroll in 4-H via 4-HOnline\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-border--add-top wsu-border--color-vineyard wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-after--default\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-font-size--large\">Find a Club \u2192 Visit a Meeting \u2192 Enroll Online \u2192 Start Your Project<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Find Your Club(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Review local clubs and project areas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/sjc-clubs\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-search\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Clubs in San Juan County\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Contact a Club Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Contact a club leader or 4-H Staff, introduce your family, and arrange to visit a meeting. Most clubs are happy to welcome prospective members before enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create Your 4-H Online Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Complete enrollment through <a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/#\/landing\">4-H Online Enrollment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/resources\/\">Member Resources<\/a> page provided by Washington State 4-H if you have trouble getting enrolled or reach out the <a href=\"mailto:SanJuan.4-H@wsu.edu\">Clinton Gauthier<\/a>, San Juan County 4-H Program Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Begin Your 4-H Journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Participate in club meetings, events, projects, and county activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most clubs meet once or twice per month. Members participate at a level that works for their family and interests. Opportunities range from local club activities to county, state, and national events.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout  wsu-border--color-vineyard\" >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Family Tip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly encourage families to attend a club meeting before enrolling. Visiting a club helps youth meet members, learn about projects, and find the best fit for their interests.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Families Choose 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project-based experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive adult mentors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendships and belonging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is 4-H?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">4-H offers hands-on learning opportunities in more than 140 project areas, giving youth the chance to explore interests that may not be available through other local programs. From agriculture and animal science to arts, leadership, STEM, and community service, 4-H helps young people build life skills while pursuing projects they genuinely enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the largest and oldest youth development program in the United States, 4-H has been helping young people learn by doing for more than a century.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrollment Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fee<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State 4-H Program Fee<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$25.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">San Juan County Program Fee<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Total Due at Enrollment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$35.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small\">Financial assistance is available. No youth should be prevented from participating because of cost. Contact the Extension Office for assistance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-color-background--white wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Sure Which Club Is Right?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Contact Clinton Gauthier, 4-H Coordinator, and we&#8217;ll help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Find a club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Explore project options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Understand enrollment deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Connect with club leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/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\tClinton Gauthier, 4-H Program Coordinator<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>Call or Text: (360) 350-2209\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:sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu\">sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/san-juan-county-4-h-family-guidebook\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15431\">San Juan County 4-H Family Guidebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/sjc-clubs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"234\">4-H Clubs in San Juan County<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/deadlines\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2668\">4-H Dates &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/resources-for-families\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8021\">Resources for Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/#\/landing\">4-H Online Enrollment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/4h\/to-join\/registro-en-linea-4-h\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11713\">Spanish Enrollment Guide &#8211; Gu\u00eda de inscripci\u00f3n 4-H en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[action label=&quot;Enroll for 4-H at 4HOnline&quot; link=&quot;https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/&quot; ]Become a member of 4-H The 4-H program welcomes youth who turn between 5 and 18 years old by October 1 of the current 4-H year. 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