About the 4-H Program
4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension, and is managed jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington’s land grant university (WSU) and Pierce County government. 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 five million members and 600,000 leaders. Around the world, 4-H-type clubs exist in at least 82 countries. 4-H serves a broad clientele, with expanded program focus using a variety of delivery methods that incorporate its theme of learn by doing.
Vision
Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is assisting young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change in order to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society.
Watch the video and learn how youth use what they learn in 4-H!
Mission
4-H Youth Development education creates a supportive environment for all youth and families to reach their fullest potentials. This will be accomplished through a systematic approach of foundation and mission-driven science to meet the 4-H goals to:
- Provide formal and non-formal experiential learning
- Develop skills that benefit youth throughout life
- Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults
- Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding
- Strengthen families and communities
- Employ research-based knowledge and the land grant university system
- Embrace and expand the traditions of the 4-H Youth Development program
Mentors Celebrated During National Mentoring Month
Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen reads a Proclamation for National Mentoring Month on behalf of Governor Christine Gregoire. The Alliance for Youth of Pierce County's Mentoring Partnership hosted a breakfast on January 14th. Outstanding mentors serving many youth organizations throughout the county were honored and recognized. video
One of the mentors recognized was Pierce County 4-H's very own - Quentin Silbernagel. When you observe Quentin working with youth, you see the incredibly supportive relationship he has with them. Quentin shares his knowledge and passion
for horses with youth. He sees the horse project as a way to help develop youth to become successful adults. He creates an environment for open communication and assists youth in developing confidence with their public speaking skills. Quentin lets the youth have independence so they can learn from their successes and challenges. Quentin finds a great balance of giving youth room to explore while providing support and guidance.
Watch 4-H teen Cassie, 4-H Leader Gene Keltgen, and WSU Pierce County Educator Brian Brandt describe how mentoring makes a significant difference in the lives of youth and adults on TV Tacomas City Line program from December 31.
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