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4-H Youth Development
Information about 4-H in Washington County and what is 4-H
Eric Barrett, Extension Educator, Agriculture/4-H Youth Development
Teresa Stone, Extension Educator, Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development
Tracy Waite, Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
Sharon Dearth, Extension Office Associate, 4-H Youth Development
Washington County 4-H is a family affair
Everyone becomes involved in the learning, the business and the fun.
- Learning to Learn - learning through experience leading
- Self and Others - working as a team
- Relating to Others - by accepting diversity.
- Communicating with Others - through creative expression.
- Planning and Organizing - by setting short and long-term goals.
4-H'ers learn through experience in various ways:
- Community Involvement - volunteer time to help community needs
- Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests.
- State & National 4-H Trips - are educational and develop leadership skills.
- State 4-H Workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups.
- School Enrichment Programs - help teachers develop the "whole child," not just teach subject matter.
- Cloverbuds allows 5 to 8 year old children to become involved with 4-H on a non-competitive basis.
The Washington County 4-H Program:
- involves 2000 County youth led by 400 adult volunteers.
- offers over 200 different 4-H projects.
- has 4-H clubs spread throughout the county and can help you find one in your area!
What is 4-H?
4-H is a youth development program supported by the land-grant university in each state (in this case Ohio State University) that encourages young people to reach their fullest potential through:
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Hands-on and experiential learning that facilitates learning by doing;
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Growth that encourages successes and challenges;
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Exploring a wide range opportunities;
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Providing supportive and nurturing environments and relationships that empower young people to voluntarily help themselves and each other.
The 4-H Motto:
"To Make the Best Better"
The 4-H Pledge:I pledge: |
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The 4-H Colors:
Green and White
The 4-H Emblem:
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"H" represents one of the four "H's" - Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
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The 4-H name and emblem is protected by Congress, and held in trust by the Secretary of Agriculture.
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In the county, the Extension Educators delegate their use to 4-H groups.
