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Washington County 4-H Youth Development
4-H is the youth development program of Maryland Cooperative Extension. 4-H teaches youth valuable life skills through an informal, hands-on education. Youth participate in workshops, field trips, camps, fairs, and club meetings to gain knowledge in their specific area of interest. Public speaking, personal responsibility, and other valuable life skills are emphasized in all project areas. 4-Hers can earn trips, scholarships, and more through 4-H.
Washington County 4-H Youth Development offers opportunities through many different programs such as 4-H Resident Camp, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), Adventures in Agriculture Day Camp, School Enrichment Programs, and partnering with after-school programming. These programs broaden the experiences of youth and help to develop responsible, productive citizens.
4-H is only possible with the help of hundreds of volunteers. club leaders, project leaders, contest coordinators, teachers and childcare providers. People who want to make a difference, share their knowledge, and love working with children make the best teachers for our children.
If you are interested in 4-H or would like to become a 4-H volunteer, contact the Washington County 4-H Office at 301-791-1404 or e-mail Beth Nichols at bnichols@umd.edu or Shannon Sturtz at ssturtz@umd.edu.
For more information, contact Beth Nichols
Last updated: 08/6/2008
Senior 4-H Welding Members
Do you have any Senior 4-H members that would like to have an opportunity to represent Maryland at the National 4-H Engineering Science and Leadership event? - posted Aug 18, 2008
2008 Maryland 4-H Volunteer Awards
Congratulations to the following award recipients who will be recognized at the State 4-H Awards and Recognition Program on October 11th. And, thanks to the volunteers and 4-H educators who nominated these most deserving people. - posted Aug 15, 2008
Maryland 4-H Teen and Adult Volunteer Forum
The 2008 Forum brochure is available and will be sent to the 4-HTeam listserv in the next day or two. Registration materials will be available at the State Fair and sent electronically to 4-H units after Labor Day. - posted Aug 15, 2008
