What is 4-H?

4-H is an informal, practical learning-by-doing educational program for youth.  The purpose of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive members of society.  4-H is in every community across America.

4-H in Oregon

4-H is the youth education program of the Oregon State University Extension Service.  4-H membership is available to all Oregon youth grades K-12.  Based on their grade level in school, youth are enrolled in 4-H in one of two ways. Youth grades K-3 enroll through the 4-H Cloverbuds.  Youth in grades 4-12 enroll in 4-H by selecting projects or activities from the large number available to them.

4-H in Grant County

4-H is offered equally to all youth grades 4-12 and is available in all Grant County communities with leader availability determining the projects in each community.  Parents are encouraged to be active in the 4-H program.  Youth sign up through the coummunity club leaders and/or project leaders.

Grant County Enrollment Deadlines and Fees: 

• Early Enrollment Discount for OSU 4-H fee due to Extension Office January 14, 2013 ($10.00, $15.00 after January 14, 2013).  Our fees were reduced because of a generous donation from Community Counseling Solutions to the Grant County 4-H Program.
• Market Animal Enrollment Deadline is March 15, 2013
• All Other Projects Enrollment Deadline June 1, 2013
• Fees $2.50 per project (helps cover recordbook materials and project materials)
• Insurance $2.00 (horse and ATV projects)
• Insurance $1.00 (all other projects)