4-H Youth

4-H is the informal, educational youth development program conducted by the Oregon State University Extension Service. 4-H helps youth grow & develop into positive citizens. Lifelong learning & life skill development are the keys to 4-H & are developed through 4-H projects, activities, community service & leadership work. By promoting a "hands on" educational philosophy, 4-H makes learning fun & interesting.

4-H offers a chance for adults to be involved with youth in their community & make a difference in their lives. 4-H staff members & trained adult volunteers provide educational projects & activities in more than 50 different project areas including Animal Science, Horticulture, Natural Science, Engineering, Expressive Arts, Home Economics, Citizenship & Leadership. In Douglas County, 1,200 4-H members & 400 volunteers participate each year.

1. Membership & Volunteer Leader Information
   1. Click here for an information filled 4-H brochure 
2. News & Events ***Newsletter "Doins" Current Issue***
3. Calendars (including Project Deadlines)
4. Forms & Publications (now includes enrollment forms)
5. Articles for parents and children in our current time
   1. Handling Tough Times, Tips for Parents and Families
   2. Top Ten Things Kids Can Do in Economic Tough Times 
6. County & State Fair Dates and Information
   1. 4-H Fair Premium Book Section
   2. Douglas County Open Fair Premium Book Section 
7. 4-H Youth Forestry Program 
   1. 4-H Youth Forestry Program Brochure  
8. 4-H Agent Research
9. Other Links  

Contact us

• Call us at 541-672-4461 or 1-800-883-7568 (in Douglas County)
• E-mail
  • 4-H Agent, Tracy Martz 
  • 4-H Education Program Assistant, Teresa Middleton
  • 4-H Forestry Instructor, Jodi Smith
  • 4-H Secretary, Laurie Miller

Many of the documents on this site are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF. You'll need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these materials. 

Last Update: 06/15/2009