4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
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What is 4-H?
4-H is the youth development education program of Washington State University Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your state land grant university (WSU) and your King County Government. Today 4-H is everywhere--in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation. The United States has more than 5 million members and 600,000 leaders. Around the world, 4-H type clubs now exist in at least 82 countries. 4-H serves a broad clientele with expanded program focus using a variety of ways to deliver its effective "learn by doing" approach.
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. This will be accomplished through a systemic approach of foundation and mission driven science to meet our goals.
The 4-H Philosophy
4-H provides opportunities to learn skills through the model of "learning by doing". Examples of life skills learned in 4-H are:
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Healthy Lifestyle Choices
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Information about the 4-H club program is on the Organized Club page.
4-H has Special Programs as well including:
Rites of Passage, Challenge Outdoor Adventure Education, Building Successful Learning Communities, Service Learning and much more.
