{"id":1473,"date":"2012-11-05T16:50:54","date_gmt":"2012-11-06T00:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=1473"},"modified":"2026-01-07T13:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:55:52","slug":"join-4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/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\/snohomish\/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\tMain 4-H Office<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>425-357-6044\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:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\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\/snohomish\/4h\/\">4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/join-4-h\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/\">4-H Programs<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu 4-H Programs\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/animal-science\/\">Animal Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/engineering-technology\/\">Engineering &amp; Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/4-h-natural-resources\/\">Environmental Stewardship &amp; Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/expressive-arts\/\">Expressive Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/family-and-plant-sciences\/\">Family and Plant Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/programs\/shooting-sports-3\/\">Target\/Shooting Sports<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/\">Member Resources<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Member Resources\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/boost-your-brain\/\">Boost Your Brain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/teen-events\/\">What\u2019s Happening in 4-H!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/community-service-2\/\">Community Service<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/youth-quality-care-animals\/\">Youth for the Quality Care of Animals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/awards\/\">Awards and Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/awards-scholarships\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/informational-posters\/\">Informational Posters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/public-presentations\/\">Public Presentations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/30523-2\/\">$$$<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/record-books\/\">Record Keeping in 4-H Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/\">Volunteers<\/a><button aria-label=\"{Open submenu Volunteers\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\"><\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/volunteer-education\/\">4-H Volunteer Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/apply-become-adult-4-h-volunteer-snohomish-county\/\">Apply to become an adult 4-H Volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/mg-publicity-support-request-form\/\">Submit an Event for Posting on 4-H Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-haspopup=\"true\"><button class=\"wsu-menu-collapse--action-toggle\" aria-label=\"Open submenu for News &amp; Events\">News &amp; Events<\/button>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/clovergram\/\">CloverGram Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/events\/category\/all-events\/\">Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-spacing-before--xmedium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/#\/user\/sign-in\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-outline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Online Enrollment\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Explore 4 H Video 10 1 2022\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s7DOTiI3n0I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch this video to learn more about Snohomish County 4-H.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/video.link\/w\/7pQ8d\"><\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pdf referred to in the video has been removed to meet accessibility standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/links-referenced-orientation-video\/\">Links referenced in orientation video (updated 1\/2\/25)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Join 4-H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 4-H, youth choose one or more areas of interest to explore. 4-H calls these areas of interest &#8220;projects&#8221;. Youth also choose a 4-H club in which to explore their project. Follow these steps to get involved in a 4-H Club.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--xmedium\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/app\/profile\/ashley.hall8367\/viz\/ClubDirectory\/SnohomishCounty4-HClubDirectory\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/app\/profile\/ashley.hall8367\/viz\/ClubDirectory\/SnohomishCounty4-HClubDirectory\">4-H Club Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/matching-4-h-projects-4-h-online-titles\/\">Matching 4-H Projects to 4-H Online Titles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/member-resources\/enrollment-fee-payment-information\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Enrollment Fee (website)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5IFbWGFzWUo\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5IFbWGFzWUo\">Member and Volunteer Enrollment (how-to video)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose a Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you interested in? 4-H offers many opportunities to learn more! Choose one (or more) of the projects offered in Snohomish County 4-H:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dogs, Horses, Cats, Rabbits, Cavies, Alpacas, Llamas, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veterinary Science, Mechanical Science, Model Trains, Taxidermy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Stewardship &amp; Exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archery, Riflery, Fishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gardening, Foods, Sewing, Needlework, Photography, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Woodworking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics, Computers, Technology, Minecraft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose a 4-H Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To find a club that offers leadership in the project you are interested in, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/app\/profile\/ashley.hall8367\/viz\/ClubDirectory\/SnohomishCounty4-HClubDirectory\">4-H Club Directory<\/a>. (A mobile-friendly version is coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact 4-H staff to find a club; or to learn how to start your own! 425-357-6044 | <a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the provided contact information to connect with clubs to learn more about them and arrange to visit meetings or activities to find the club that best fits your needs and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enroll in 4-H and HAVE FUN!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have chosen a club, enroll in <a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/\">4-HOnline<\/a>.<strong> <\/strong>Then jump right in and get involved! 4-H is all about learning-by-doing, hands-on fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H staff is happy to help in any step: <a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a> or 425-357-6044.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Participation Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Clubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-H club is a group of youth who are led by volunteers. Clubs may be a single-project club, where the group only participates in one project area (like only dogs, or only cooking) or multi-project club, where the group participates in many project areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Enrichment and Camps<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"198\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/03\/peer-reviewed-198x198.jpg\" alt=\"National Peer Reviewed. 4-H logo\" class=\"wp-image-33334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/03\/peer-reviewed-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/03\/peer-reviewed-396x395.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/03\/peer-reviewed.jpg 508w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4-H offers over 450 curriculum and learning resources that are research-based, peer-reviewed, hands-on fun for after school, home school, school enrichment, day camps, and more. We\u2019d love to talk with you about content delivery options for your program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:kim.baker@wsu.edu\">our program coordinator<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/parents\/curriculum\/#!menu\">4-H Curriculum and Resources Webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent Member Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An independent member program is offered for those youth who are not able to join a club. This program involves setting goals, quarterly meetings to discuss progress and end of the year activities. Please contact the 4-H Office to find out more about Independent Membership.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-callout  wsu-border--add-top wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n        \n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination (See WSU Executive Policy #15). Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local WSU Extension\u00a0 office or directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccr.wsu.edu\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ccr.wsu.edu\">WSU Compliance and Civil Rights<\/a> (CCR) office, email: <a href=\"mailto:ccr@wsu.edu\">ccr@wsu.edu<\/a>, phone: 509-335-8288.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--medium\">Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or other reasonable accommodation should contact Ashley Hall at 425-521-0357, <a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>, at least two weeks prior to the event.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch this video to learn more about Snohomish County 4-H:[image img_src=&quot;https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2053\/2022\/10\/10.10.2020_PowerPoint-FINAL-Image_For-Website.jpg&quot; img_id=&quot;34270&quot; url=&quot;https:\/\/video.link\/w\/7pQ8d&quot; alt=&quot;Agenda: What is 4-H? 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