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

2022 - 2023 COUNTY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

General 4-H Information

All enrollments are reset - Adults & Youth. Regardless of when you paid during the 4-H year, your enrollment is reset for the new 4-H year. You will need to enroll again and pay the $10 enrollment fee to be enrolled for the 24-25 4-H year.

Members cannot enroll in a club without the club being chartered. Club leaders need to submit a new charter form for the new year. Club Leaders can send charter forms to Kelly Tippetts at any time (kelly,tippetts@usu.edu) to charter your club.

If your club is not available to be enrolled in, please contact your club leader, or select the "Club not listed" option. Please know that if you select the not listed option, you will need to edit your enrollment later to add the club you want.

Adult volunteers, remember to complete your Protection of Minors Training. This is a Utah 4-H policy and requirement. You can complete this in a group- just email Kelly and she will approve all in the group.

If you have any troubles with your enrollment, please contact Kelly (kelly.tippetts@usu.edu)

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

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

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Growing Leaders and Junior Master Gardeners

Date: October 3 and 17

Time: Growing Leaders and Jr. Master Gardeners: 5:30pm-7pm

Location: 4-H Clubhouse

Growing Leaders

Welcome to the Growing Leaders Club, an empowering space for teens in grades 9-12! Immerse yourself in a transformative experience where you'll not only learn crucial leadership skills but also apply them in the dynamic world of gardening. As a member, you'll actively contribute to the Junior Master Gardeners (JMG) program, taking part in the planning of club meetings, summer camps, and a variety of engaging activities.

Junior Master Gardeners

Dive into the exciting world of Junior Master Gardener program! This club is for grades 3-12.

Discover the magic of plants—learn about their parts, how they grow, and their lifecycle, Uncover the secrets of pollinators—what they are, and why they're essential

Ready to sow the seeds of knowledge and fun? Join us on this green journey!

Add Growing Leaders or Jr. Master Gardeners (JMG) to your clubs on zsuite to join the club and get regular updates.

Questions? Contact: Kelly Tippetts
(kelly.tippetts@usu.edu)

Jr Teen and Teen Council

Date: October 10th

Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Optional line dancing until 8pm

Location: 4-H Clubhouse

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? Contact:
Jr. Teen Council/ Teen Council - Pam Van Wagoner
pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Date: October 4

Time: 6:30pm-8pm

Location: Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Building

Details: Please join us as we celebrate all of our amazing Salt Lake County 4-H volunteers! Friday, October 4th at the Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Building.

Questions? Contact:
Pam Van Wagoner

(pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu)

Salt Lake County 4-H Achievement Night

Date: October 11

Time: 6:30pm-8pm

Location: Wheeler Farm Education Building

Details:

Join us for our 4-H Achievement Night! All families are invited to attend! A light dinner will be provided.

Please register each family member attending including adults. This will allow us to plan the correct amount of food.

This is a great way to learn more about opportunities available in 4-H and celebrate our youth's accomplishments this year!

Questions? Contact: Pam Van Wagoner

(pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu)

Salt Lake Stitchers

Date: October 12

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm

Location: Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Building

Details: We will be finishing the project we started last month and master our skills with a new project. If you didn't come last month, no problem! We will start you on the new project.

Add SL Stitchers in your Z-Suite enrollment to join the club!
Bring your sewing machine and thread.
All other supplies will be provided.

Questions? Contact: Kelly Tippetts (kelly.tippetts@usu.edu)