Join 4-H

4-H in Skagit County has something for every student from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Youth participating in 4-H activities will build confidence and learn life skills by participating in hands on activities. 4-H offers projects for all types of animals, large or small, but we also offer projects in technology, shooting sports, government, home economics, arts, and more! Membership is open to all youth 5 -18 years of age.*

How to join 4-H as a youth member:

• Find a Skagit County 4-H Club
  • Find a club that offers leadership in a project you’re interested in. Contact the WSU Skagit County Extension office to learn more about the clubs.
• Decide on a Project:
  • There are numerous different project opportunities for 4-H members to participate in and with self-determined projects.
• Enroll in 4-H online:
  The 4-H Program Year is October 1 through September 30.  Leader and Member Open Enrollment in Washington State 4-H is October 1 through July 31 of each year.  Talk with your prospective 4-H club leader before you register online. Animal projects have specific registration deadline for taking animals to show at fair.
  • Access the website here to enroll online.
• Get involved and HAVE FUN!

Need help? Please contact the Extension Office or take a look at this enrollment guide (PDF)

*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)

How to join as an adult volunteer:

• What is an adult volunteer?
  • A volunteer is someone who devotes his or her time gratuitously to the WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program without expectation of pay or benefits
• How can I serve as a volunteer?
  • WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Certified Volunteers
    • General/Organizational Leader
    • Project Leader
    • 4-H Service Leader
    • 4-H County Program Leader
  • Resource Volunteers
  • 4-H Collaborators

The Volunteer Application Process

• Contact the WSU Skagit County Extension Office
• Complete and sign the WSU 4-H Volunteer Application Form
• Complete background check and submit references
• Contact the Extension Office to schedule an interview
• Complete Four Western Region and Child Protection e-learning modules
• Register Online