What is 4-H?
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What is 4-H?
4-H is the youth education program of OSU Extension Service. It is a non-formal, community-focused, experiential education program for today's youth. The program combines the cooperative efforts of youth and adult volunteers with community and Extension resources.
What is the mission of 4-H?
The mission of 4-H is to develop youth and adult potential to improve communities through:
- Learning to live
- Becoming lifelong learners
- Strengthening families and communities
- Developing leadership
- Learning to make a living
- Using research based knowledge and the land grant university system
Who can be in 4-H?
Membership in the Washington County 4-H program is open to all Washington County youth in grades K-12 without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disabilities, economic status, or geographic location.
What is the age breakdown guideline?
Youth in 4-H are placed in levels based upon school grade. Youth in grades K-3 may participate in the Adventures/Cloverbuds program. This non-competitive, group-oriented program allows youth to explore many topics such as natural resources, the community, foods, science, art, and more.
Youth in grades 4-12 may join 4-H project or community clubs, which are led by volunteer leaders. These members may participate in programs at the Washington County Fair. Levels are broken down by grade as follows:
Grades K-3 |
Cloverbuds/Adventures |
Grades 4-6 |
Junior |
Grades 7-9 |
Intermediate |
Grades 10-12 |
Senior |
