USU Extension Salt Lake County 4-H
What is 4-H?
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H is the nation’s largest Positive Youth Development Program. 4-H focuses on learning by doing. Through our unique partnership with USU Extension we are able to provide opportunities for youth throughout Utah.
4-H offers a wide variety of programs, projects, contests and events from livestock to sewing, and leadership to robotics. Explore our site to learn more.
**To find community clubs that are available, please visit 'What Salt Lake County Offers' program areas below, or use the 'Club Leader Contact Sheet' under Salt Lake 4-H Resources. Community clubs offered by Salt Lake County Staff with meeting times and places are provided in the program areas. If you have additional questions regarding Salt Lake County clubs available, please email the 4-H Staff members below. **
Upcoming Events
Register on 4h.zsuite.org and fill out the Club Charter Form
Questions?
- Contact Kelly Tippetts @ kelly.tippetts@usu.edu
Re-occuring Clubs during the summer: - Growing Leaders and Jr. Master Gardeners
Date: May 16 & 30, 2024
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Details for Growing Leaders:
Hey teens! Ready for a leadership adventure? Join "Growing Leaders" and be the force behind Junior Master Gardener magic!
Dive into hands-on learning, discover plant secrets, and lead pollinator missions. Plus, make a difference through service and preservation, turning your harvest into tasty creations!
Ready to sow seeds of knowledge and fun? Be a Growing Leader and shape the future with us!
Details for Jr. Master Gardeners:
Dive into the exciting world of Junior Master Gardener program! This club is for grades 3-12. Here's a sneak peek into our green adventures:
1. Learning by Doing: Get ready for hands-on fun! These young gardeners will be elbow-deep in soil, learning the ins and outs of the growing process firsthand.
2. Learning About Plants: Discover the magic of plants—learn about their parts, how they grow, their lifecycle, and plan garden layouts for the ultimate growing success.
3. Pollinators: Uncover the secrets of pollinators—what they are, why they're essential, and how to harness their power in your garden.
4. Service & Preservation: Give back to the community by donating homegrown food to those in need. Learn the art of preserving your harvest and dive into fun activities like cooking and crafts with your bountiful produce.
Ready to sow the seeds of knowledge and fun? Join us on this green journey!
Katie Wilder(katie.weber@usu.edu) or Kelly Tippetts (kelly.tippetts@usu.edu)
Watch for updates in monthly emails and on our social media posts.
Social Media
Facebook: Salt Lake County 4-H
Instagram: @saltlakecouny4h
Location: The Bastian Agriculture Center
Details:
Reminder for SLCo Horse Program youth that the "2024 Salt Lake County Horse Show Advanced Pricing ** Pick your show**" registration is currently open on ZSuite and will close on May 16th at 11:59 pm and then the next registration option will be "Pay as You Go", which will close on May 21st at 11:59 pm. For more information about the shows and registration deadlines visit the website: https://extension.usu.edu/saltlake/4h/animal-program/horse-program
Questions? Contact: Sage Allen (sage.allen@usu.edu)
Date: May 30, 2024
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Details: Show off your cooking skills at the 4-H Cooking Challenge! Individuals or teams of two will prepare a dish using this year’s highlight ingredient: zucchini! Competitors provide all of their own ingredients, cooking supplies and heat source in this fun, 40 minute competition. For a full list of the rules visit: https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/files/cooking-challenge-contest-guidelinespdf.pdf
Register: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/29015
Question? Contact: Pam Van Wagoner (pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu)
June Summer Camps
Simple Sewing Camp
Date: June 6, 13 and 20
Time: 9:30 am- 12:30 pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Camp is full
JYC and i4H
Date: June 10-12
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/27026
Urban Gardening Camp
Date: June17, 18, and 19
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/27823
Wizard Camp
Date: June 20, 21
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration:
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/27815
Spy School Camp
Date: June 20 and 21
Time: 9:30-12:30
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28453
4-H Classic (State Event)
Date: June 24-25
Member Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/28762
External Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28762
Teen Trip
Date: June 26-28th
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/27821
Space Camp
Date: June 26, 27 and 28
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration:
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28374
Date: July 8-10
Member Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/28596
External Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28596
Simple Sewing Camp
Date: July 11 and 18
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Camp is full
Natural Resource Camp
Date: July 15, 16 and 17
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration:
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/27826
Family Camp
Date: July 29-31
Location: Jordan Pines Campground
Register: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/27827
Wish I Had A Horse Camp
Date: TBD
Time: 9am - 12pm
Registration: Opening soon
High Point Horse ShowDate: August 1, 2, and 3
Registration: Opening soon Life is a Highway Back to School Camp
Date: August 5, 6 and 7
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28376
Appetite for Adventure Cooking Camp
Date: August 5, 6, and 7
Time: 1230pm-3pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse
Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/28609
SLCo Jr Livestock Show
Date: August 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10Registration: Opening soon
Junior Teen Council Kickoff
Date: August 8
Registration: Opening soon
4-H Discovery Days
Date: August 16 and 17Location: Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education BuildingRegistration: Leaders will enter their kids' projects on-line. More details coming soon.
Salt Lake 4-H Resources
Contact Us
385-468-4822
11161 S 2200 W Bastian Agricultural Center
South Jordan, UT
Monday - Friday
9:30 am -4:30 pm
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