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.
Upcoming Events

Register on 4h.zsuite.org and fill out the Club Charter Form
Questions?
Contact Katie Weber @ katie.weber@usu.edu

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Salt Lake 4-H Resources
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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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