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.

Get Involved!

STATE EVENTS

2022 - 2023 COUNTY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

NOW

4-H YEAR - ROUND

Questions?

Contact Katie Weber @ katie.weber@usu.edu

Chartering Form

SEPT

Salt Lake Stitchers

(Formerly the Sassy Stitchers)
Date: Saturday, September 9
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse

Details: This Month's club meeting will be held at the clubhouse instead of at Wheeler Farm. When enrolling in this club, there is a $10 Registration fee. You will also supply your own sewing machine and fabric for the projects.4
Questions? Contact: Pam Van Wagoner (pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu)

ZSuite

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Teen Council Kickoff Fire

Date: Saturday, September 9
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse

Details: Salt Lake County Youth going into grades 9-12 interested in joining Teen Council for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend our kickoff party at the 4-H Clubhouse. We will have s'mores, play outdoor and lawn games and will have a fire to sit around. Please bring a camping chair if you plan on attending.
Questions? Contact: Katie Wilder (katie.weber@usu.edu)

ZSuite Registration

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Volunteer Leadership Team Kickoff

Date: Tuesday, September 12
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Zoom

Details: The Volunteer Leadership Team is a team of adult volunteers who meet monthly to discuss the needs of 4-H volunteers in our county. They determine the best use of the Salt Lake County Endowment fund, offer mentorship to other volunteers and give feedback to the Salt Lake County 4-H Staff. Want to be more in the know with SLCo 4-H? This is a great place to connect with 4-H volunteers! We are specifically looking for representation from the livestock and horse volunteers, but welcome anyone who is interested!
Questions? Contact: Pam Van Wagoner (pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu)

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ESports Open House

Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Murray City Library - 166 East 5300 South, Murray, UT
Cost: Free!

Details: Have a youth interested in Esports? Salt Lake County 4-H is starting an esports team and looking for youth 12-18 who are interested in participating in Esports. We will discuss what games will be played, meeting times/dates, and talk about how Esports can encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, and communication.
Questions? Contact: Josie Slade (Josephine.Slade@usu.edu)

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County Portfolio Contest & Help Desk

Date: Monday, September 25Time: Due in ZSuite by 10:00 pmLocation: ZSuite
Details: It’s time to show how you have grown in the 2022-2023 4-H year! The County Portfolio Contest is open on ZSuite! Youth should submit a cover letter and portfolio highlighting their projects and accomplishments, focusing on the past year, but extending to their entire 4-H experience. Submit these items through the SLCo Portfolio Contest registration on ZSuite.
This website provides all the information you need to get started, including templates for both a cover letter and a resume: https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/more/4-h-portfoliosPlease use the following objectives when writing your cover letter: https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/images/Portfolio-Objectives-County-Year-End-Award.png
Questions? Contact: Pam Van Wagonerpamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu

Portfolio Submission