About 4-H

The 4-H program focuses on positive youth development through hands-on projects.  Members can choose from more than 80 projects ranging from horses to computers.  In King County alone, more than 1,000 adults volunteer their time to help 4-H youth with important life skills such as writing, public speaking, teamwork, decision making, self-esteem, leadership and community service.

Each 4-H meeting begins with the 4-H pledge:

I pledge...

my head to clearer thinking; my heart to greater loyalty;

my hands to larger service; and my health to better living;

for my club, my community, my country and my world.

Members of Mounted Mischief who want to exhibit a horse at the King County Fair must meet these requirements:

• Complete a record book documenting project-related activities, expenses and results
  

• Make a presentation
  

• Show in two or more 4-H shows (one in King County)
  

• Participate in at least one equine judging competition
  

• Participate in at least 10 hours of community service
  

• Make an educational poster
  

• Regularly attend club meetings
  

To learn more about King County's horse 4-H program, visit www.kc4-hhorse.com.

To learn more about the 4-H program in general, visit the Washington State University 4-H website at www.4h.wsu.edu or the King County 4-H website king.wsu.edu/4h/index.htm

Want To Learn More?

4-H Pledge

4-H Program Overview

4-H Requirements

4-H encourages friendships and fun. Here Elizabeth, Jessie and Allison ham it up before winning the 2009 KC Groom Squad contest.

Parent support is important in 4-H.  Here Karla K. gets a nuzzle from Hercules.

4-H is a family affair.  Big sister Dori was a big help to her sister Caitlyn at the 2009 KC Fair.