{"id":1550,"date":"2026-10-26T16:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/?page_id=1550"},"modified":"2026-10-27T17:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:03:16","slug":"4-h-youth-families-wahkiakum-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/4-h-youth-families-wahkiakum-county\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H, Youth &amp; Families &#8211; Wahkiakum County"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\">Welcome to Wahkiakum County 4-H!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people grow to become productive citizens. We offer 4-H clubs and projects. Wahkiakum County 4-H youth programs build leadership skills, communication skills, and citizenship skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is the largest youth program in the nation, 4-H is a national program that has a home in every state in the country! The home of the 4-H Youth Development Program in our state is Washington State University, and it is brought to local communities by Washington State University Extension faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-396x127.jpg\" alt=\"4-H logo with Head, Heart, Hands and Health\" class=\"wp-image-888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-396x127.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-792x254.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-768x247.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-1536x494.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/4H_Icons_Grouped-2048x658.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Mission: Positive Youth Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/Wak.jpg\" alt=\"Group of 4-H teens at Teen Rally gathered in front of a large tipi in a wooded area.\" class=\"wp-image-889\" width=\"396\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/Wak.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/Wak-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/07\/Wak-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">4-H youth gather for Teen Rally.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mission of the 4-H Youth Development Program in Wahkiakum County is to help young people grow into responsible, contributing citizens. To reach this goal, 4-H has developed educational materials that emphasize 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&nbsp;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\n\n\n<p>Our goals are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>provide hands-on, experiential learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develop skills that benefit youth throughout life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen families and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use research-based knowledge from the land-grant university system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>embrace and expand the traditions of 4-H<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can join 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is open to every youth, ages 5-19, without discrimination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four age groups* in which you can do a wide variety of projects and activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cloverbuds: ages 5-7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junior: ages 8-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate: ages 11-13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior: ages 14 to less than 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Shooting sports and large animal projects require youth to be at least 8 years of age on October 1st to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opportunities-for-teens\">Opportunities for teens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/teen-leadership-summit\/\">Teen Leadership Summit<\/a> for grades 6\u201310: goal setting, meeting facilitation, public speaking and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/teen-leadership-opportunities\/\">Washington 4-H teen leadership opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/camps\/\">Washington 4-H camps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/sge\/scholarships\/\">Washington 4-H scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Join 4-H<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To join a club in Wahkiakum County please contact the WSU Wahkiakum County Extension office at <a href=\"tel:(360) 795-3278\">(360) 795-3278<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Please Visit or Contact Us!<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We warmly welcome you to Wahkiakum County 4-H! Whether you are new to the Clover or already part of the 4-H family, we hope that you\u2019ll find what you\u2019re looking for on our website. If not, please email or call the extension office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H youth development education creates supportive environments for all youth and families to reach their fullest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the youth development program of the nation\u2019s 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System, 4-H fosters an innovative, \u201clearn by doing\u201d approach with proven results.&nbsp; The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, a longitudinal study conducted by the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University, shows youth engaged with 4-H are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 percent more likely to positively contribute to their families and communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>4-H is the nation\u2019s largest youth development organization. We reach out to kids and their families to build skills for real life. WSU 4-H Youth Development is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments for all youth and adults 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\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\/wahkiakum\/youth\/\">Wahkiakum County 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/youth\/join-4-h\/\">Join 4-H<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/youth\/4-h-policies-forms-new-but-not-published\/\">4-H Policies &amp; Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/youth\/4-h-county-and-state-fair-resources\/\">4-H Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/for-leaders-volunteers\/\">For 4-H Leaders &amp; Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/youth\/4-h-fundraisers-events\/\">4-H Fundraisers &amp; Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wahkiakum\/youth\/families\/\">4-H Families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLisa Ervest<br>4-H Program Coordinator and Consumer Food Safety Advisor\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:lfrink@wsu.edu\">lfrink@wsu.edu<\/a><a href=\"mailto:missy.cummins@wsu.edu\"><br><\/a><a href=\"tel:(360) 795-3278\">(360) 795-3278<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSheri Parker<br>Administrative Assistant and Grants Coordinator\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:shari.parker@wsu.edu\">shari.parker@wsu.edu<\/a><a href=\"mailto:missy.cummins@wsu.edu\"><br><\/a><a href=\"tel:(360) 795-3278\">(360) 795-3278<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Wahkiakum County 4-H! The 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people grow to become productive citizens. We offer 4-H clubs and projects. 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