{"id":43,"date":"2013-11-06T12:17:26","date_gmt":"2013-11-06T20:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skamania\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:24:28","slug":"youth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/skamania\/youth\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Youth Development Program – Skamania County"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to Skamania County 4-H!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4-H is the youth development education program of\u00a0Washington State University Extension<\/a>, which is conducted jointly by the\u00a0U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a>, your state land grant university (WSU<\/a>) and Skamania County. As the largest youth development organization in Washington, 4-H reaches nearly 80,000 young people. The 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people and adults put knowledge to work in all of Washington\u2019s 39 counties, cities and towns. In the 21st century, 4-H serves a broad clientele with an expanded program using a variety of ways to \u201clearn by doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. These life skills include positive self-esteem, effective communication, a sense of responsibility to oneself and one\u2019s community, sound decision making and a strong sense of belonging. These skills give young people the tools necessary for successful adulthood. The 4-H mission is reached through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development.<\/p>\n

4-H club work has something for everyone \u2013 more than 140 projects from which to choose! Membership in Stevens County clubs is open to children ages 5 to 19. Traditional clubs are organized and managed by volunteer adult leaders who work with the WSU County Extension Office to teach life skills education through 4-H project work. Learning life skills helps club members become competent, contributing adults. You can find out more about clubs in Skamania County by contacting the 4-H office.<\/p>\n

Clubs are located in all parts of the county to make membership convenient. Enrollment in 4-H occurs annually from October 1st through April 30. \u00a0The results of 4-H project work are frequently seen at the County Fair in August of every year.<\/p>\n

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Our Mission: Positive Youth Development<\/h4>\n

We seek to help young people grow into responsible, contributing citizens. To reach this goal, 4-H has developed educational materials that emphasize the development of life skills in young people through fun, hands-on projects. The 4-H educational materials are developed by education specialists, and updated approximately every five years to keep the content fresh and relevant. Each leader and member manual is full of directions for fun, hands-on activities that, at the same time, teach critical life skills.<\/p>\n

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Who can join 4-H?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4-H is open to every youth, ages 5-19, without discrimination!<\/p>\n

There are four age groups* in which you can do a wide variety of projects and activities:<\/p>\n