4-H Youth Development Program
Welcome to Walla Walla County 4-H!
4-H is an informal, practical, learn-by-doing educational program for youth.
- 4-H develops skills by helping young people acquire self-discipline, confidence, the ability to set goals, and a sense of responsibility.
- 4-H builds citizenship by providing youth with real-world experience, by showing them the importance of volunteering, and by encouraging them to take action in their communities.
- 4-H promotes sportsmanship by offering the opportunity to learn about fair and ethical competition at the county, state and national levels.
- 4-H opens doors to the future by introducing 4-Hers to a variety of activities that can lead to careers in agriculture, business, education, family and consumer sciences, medicine, natural resources, range management, wildlife biology, and more.
4-H’ers are:
- 2x more likely to feel positive about their wellbeing;
- 3x more likely to feel competent;
- 2x more likely to make healthier choices;
- 2x more likely to participate in out-of-school-time science programs; and
- 4x more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities.
What do 4-Hers do?
Anything! In 4-H youth learn-by-doing. 4-H is a fun, educational program, which teaches life skills through fun & creativity. 4-H offers a wide variety of projects and activities, including workshops, conferences, camps, community service projects, and leadership development opportunities for both youth and adults at the local, district, state, national, and international levels.
Who oversees 4-H?
4-H is the youth development program administered by the USDA & the Land Grant University in each state. Washington State University Extension is the governing body in Washington State. The organization and management of 4-H Youth Development is a partnership between extension personnel, Walla Walla County staff, and volunteers. For more questions about joining 4-H, please contact WSU Extension, Walla Walla County, 328 West Poplar, Walla Walla, WA 99362 or call 509-524-2685. All enrollments are subject to the availability of adult volunteer leaders or clubs
Who Can Join?
Any youth in Walla Walla County aged 5-18 can join 4-H.
4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.
For our youth the road ahead may be challenging, yet 4-H’ers are succeeding. *Data shows that compared to their peers they’re:
- 2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader;
- 3x more likely to participate in community service; and
- 2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose.
*Tufts University longitudinal study of Positive Youth Development, 2021
Please Visit or Contact Us!
We warmly welcome you to Walla Walla County 4-H! Whether you are new to the Clover or already part of the 4-H family, we hope that you’ll find what you’re looking for on our website. If not, please email or call the extension office in Walla Walla.
WSU Walla Walla County Extension Office
Phone: 509-524-2685
328 W. Poplar Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2830
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Isabel Walker, Public Affiliate, Senior Office Assistant
isabel.walker@wsu.edu | 509-524-2685
Sandra Farley, 4-H Coordinator, Walla Walla County
sandra.farley@wsu.edu | 509-524-2685
Vision
Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is developing young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change, meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society.
Mission
4-H youth development education creates supportive environments for all youth and families to reach their fullest potential.
4-H is the nation’s 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.
