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. **

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STATE EVENTS

2024-2025 COUNTY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

General 4-H Information

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If you are Interested in joining the
4-H community please enroll at
4h.zsuite.org

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Tippetts
kelly.tippetts@usu.edu

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Resilient Roots

We are piloting a new club!
Resilient Roots!
Get involved and learn skills to help you be the change!

Registration is open! https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/34864
* You do not need to be a 4-H member to register!

Save the Dates:
Monday, February 10
Monday, March 10
Monday, April 14
Monday, May 12

Time: 4:30-6pm

Location: Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Building

Details: Join us as we launch our 4-H Pilot Club, Resilient Roots. a dynamic new program designed to inspire learning, leadership, and community engagement for youth!

Resilient Roots is dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening our community, and protecting our planet! Through monthly activities, you'll discover how to care for Utah's unique ecosystems, reduce your environmental impact, and take meaningful steps toward a sustainable future. Be part of the change!

This event has a one time fee of $15 per youth participant. Adult volunteers will be free.

Questions? Email: Savannah Torman at savannah.torman@usu.edu

Online STEM Clubs

Date: Jan 9, 2025
Times: Online STEM Club: 3rd grade and up meet at 4pm

Cloverbud Club: Kindergarten - 2nd grade meet at 5pm

Details: Want to learn more about science while having fun? All from the comfort of your own home? Then Online STEM Clubs are for you! We meet on the first Thursday of each month to complete hands-on STEM activities.

To sign up: add this club to your profile as you register for 4-H at 4h.zsuite.org.

Questions? Email: Pam Van Wagoner at pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu

Jr./Teen Council

Date: Thursday, Jan 9, 2025
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Optional Line Dancing until 8pm
Location: 4-H Clubhouse

Details: Group of teens grades 6-8 and 9-12 work, plan, and play together to strengthen their own personal leadership, communication, and team work skills. Add Jr Teen Council or Teen Council in your Z-Suite enrollment to join the club!

Questions? Email:
pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu

Salt Lake Stitchers

Date: Saturday, Jan 11, 2025

Time: 9:30am-12:3-pm

Location: Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Building

Details: This month we will be making a Marble Maze Fidget Toy. This sewing project will help you develop problem-solving skills, fine motor skills, and creativity while fostering focus and hands-on learning.

You can make it for yourself, a sibling, a friend or for your babysitting kit. Once you learn how, you can make one anytime your heart desires.

If you haven't already, please let me know if you will need a sewing machine before class so I can make sure one is ready for you.

Register Here: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/34377

Questions? Email: kelly.tippetts@usu.edu

Lil' Paws and Claws
Small Animal Club

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: 4-H Clubhouse

Details: To join, select the Lil Paws & Claws Small Animal Club on your Z-Suite registration and watch for an email closer to the club meeting date for additional information. If you have an interest in small animals or companion animals, this is the club for you! Open to youth 8 years old and in 3rd grade up to 12th grade.

Questions? Email: sage.allen@usu.edu