SKAGIT
COUNTY 4-H
IS
PART OF THE
WASHINGTON
STATE 4-H YOUTH PROGRAM
VISION:
Washington
State 4-H Youth Development is a recognized leader in developing
young people to become productive citizens who are involved in
positive change to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.
Involvement of adults, youth, and families is the cornerstone
of this vision.
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4-H YOUTH PROGRAM
SKAGIT
COUNTY'S 4-H VISION:
Skagit
County 4-H is a friendly, visible presence in every Skagit community,
both resourceful and well supported in programming; we encourage
diverse, positive educational experiences, life-long learning,
fun, friends, and meaningful relationships with adults for all
of our productive and self reliant youth.
The
joy of 4-H is seeing young people grow through their accomplishments.
Where
is 4-H?
Utilizing
a partnership with the Land Grant University system, 4-H exists
in every county of every state in the US. Skagit County 4-H operates out of a Washington State University
Extension Office, located in Mount Vernon, Washington.
What do kids do in 4-H?
4-H
provides educational opportunities for youth through experiential
learning ("learning by doing") and by placing a strong
emphasis on developing positive leadership skills.
4-H
enables youth to have fun and meet new people. There are opportunities
to learn life skills,
set goals, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and make
decisions. Working with others encourages teamwork and communication
skills. Competitive situations help youth develop ethics and learn
to accept wins and losses gracefully. 4-H builds the leaders of
tomorrow.
What
ages can participate in 4-H?
For youth ages 5 to 19 (K - 12th grade.)
There
are a variety of ways to participate:
Project Clubs
Community Clubs
Family Clubs
After School & School Enrichment Programs
The Skagit County Fair
Who
runs 4-H?
4-H
is a partnership between community volunteers and county and university 4-H staff.
The over-all program is administered by a small team of county
and university staff, while club programs are operated by volunteer
leaders. These leaders are often parents, young adults and community
members; frequently former "4-Hers" who want to "give
back" to the program.
Get
involved in your community through 4-H!
4-H
Pledge
I pledge
My head to clear thinking
My heart to greater loyalty
My hands to larger service
My health to better living
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.
