What is 4-H? Why join 4-H?

That's two of the most common questions I will be asked by people interested in 4-H. 4-H is a youth program for kids age 5 and in kindergarten through teens in 12th grade. Kids interested in 4-H can join a club (led by our amazing adult volunteers) and pursue projects that interest them. Pick a project, 4-H has it. You don't need to have a horse to be in the horse project, same with every other animal project as well. You then work on your project(s) the whole 4-H year (Oct. 1st through Sept. 30th). You can keep a record book to track your work through the year. If you want you can show your project(s) at the local fair and maybe even state fair. The other neat part is public presentations. You pick something that interests you in one of your projects and study it and then give a presentation on it. Now that you know what you do in 4-H, most people will wonder 'why 4-H?' 4-H teaches so much to kids willing to learn. When I started 4-H I could barely talk in front of a few people. Now my favorite part is public presentations. Ask other 4-H'ers and they'll give you similar answers. 4-H teaches leadership, responsiblity, and so much more. If you're interested in 4-H you can learn more at the WSU website http://www.4h.wsu.edu/. If you want to join Northern Meadows, you can contact Robin at northernmeadows@gmail.com