{"id":312,"date":"2014-01-22T15:50:52","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T23:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?page_id=312"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T23:24:48","slug":"youth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/","title":{"rendered":"Thurston County 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"breadcrumbs\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\">\r\n\t<!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.2.0 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Thurston County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Thurston County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"wsu-article-header \">\r\n\t<h1 class=\"wsu-article-header__title\">\r\n\t\tThurston County 4-H\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/header>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-herou002du002dsize-large wsu-hero--size-full \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/Virtual-Backgrounds.jpg 1536w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\n\t\talt=\"Various youth faces with 4-H logo and #4HBeyondReady\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 49% 48%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--none wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">What is 4-H?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization \u2014 empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. We believe in the power of young people; that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. It\u2019s our goal to empower kids with the skills to lead for a lifetime through a program that is proven to grow true leaders with life skills like confidence, compassion, and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H grows caring, competent, capable youth, equipping them with the life skills they need to thrive, succeed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;make a positive difference in their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at the <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/\">National 4-H website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Who can join?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any child age 5 through 18 as of October 1 of the current 4-H year can join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Age is determined by&nbsp;October 1&nbsp;the beginning of the 4-H year. New members may join at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cloverbuds: <\/strong>5-7 years of age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Juniors: <\/strong>8-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intermediates: <\/strong>11-13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seniors: <\/strong>14-under 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">What will I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Members \u201clearn by doing.\u201d Through hands-on learning experiences, members, with guidance and mentoring from adult volunteers, learn skills that will last a lifetime. 4-H is the youth development organization of our nation\u2019s Cooperative Extension System and USDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H clubs&nbsp;explore projects and curriculum, carry out service projects, and hold events and activities&nbsp;that interest their members.&nbsp;Here\u2019s a list of the available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/all-projects\/\">4-H Projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H out-of-school programs&nbsp;focus on healthy living, science and technology, life skill development, and fun and games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H teen activities&nbsp;focus on citizenship, service and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Who&nbsp;provides 4-H leadership?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program&nbsp;Certified Volunteers have completed the WSU Extension 4-H Volunteer screening process and are officially designated as representatives and leaders of the 4-H program. They supervise and direct 4-H programs and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">How do I sign up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/join\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/join\/\">Join 4-H!<\/a> and review the list of 4-H clubs accepting new members, the projects each club offers, and leader contact information, then contact the leader of a club you&#8217;re interested in learning more about. Youth enrollment is completed online at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/#\/user\/sign-in\">4-H Online<\/a>&nbsp;<strong>BUT only after connecting with a club leader<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? Submit the 4-H Interest Form below, or contact the Thurston County 4-H Office at 360-867-2157 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us\">tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/4-h-interest-form\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t4-H Interest Form\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Contact Us:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>3054 Carpenter Rd SE<br>Olympia, WA 98503<br>email: <a href=\"mailto:tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us\">tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us<\/a><br>phone: (360) 867-2157<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">WSU Thurston County Extension &amp; 4-H Office Hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU Extension Office is open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--small\">WSU 4-H Youth Development is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments for&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;youth and adults&nbsp;regardless of race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity\/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; citizenship; physical, mental, or sensory ability; genetic information; and\/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-dropshadow--low wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--medium\"  >\r\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/04\/Clover-with-transparent-background.png\" alt=\"4-H logo\" class=\"wp-image-24872\" width=\"130\" height=\"135\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">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\/thurston\/youth\/\">Thurston County 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/join\/\">Join 4-H!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/become-a-volunteer\/\">Become a 4-H Volunteer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/thurston-county-4-h-newsletter\/\">4-H News and Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/4-h-leaders\/\">Resources for 4-H Leaders and Members<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/fair-resources\/\">Fair Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/forms\/\">Award Nominations and Scholarship Applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/thurston-county-4-h-leadership-2\/\">Thurston County 4-H Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/youth\/4-h-curriculum\/\">Curriculum and Kits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-ctau002du002dwidth-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thurstoncounty4h\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-buttonu002du002dsize-small wsu-button--style-round\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-social-instagram\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tInstagram\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-ctau002du002dwidth-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WSUThurstonCounty4H\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-buttonu002du002dsize-small wsu-button--style-round\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-social-facebook\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tFacebook\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-ctau002du002dwidth-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=5389bf0a-8cd4-43b1-acfe-4fe10ccafd0c&#038;cat=idonate_programs&#038;area=idonate_4h_youth_development&#038;utm_campaign=thurston-county-4-h-excellence-fund\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-buttonu002du002dsize-small wsu-button--size-small wsu-button--style-round\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDonate to Thurston County 4-H\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is 4-H? 4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization \u2014 empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. 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