About 4-H
About Extension Waukesha County 4-H
When you join 4-H, you’re a part of something big! 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with more than six million members and over 90,000 clubs.
The four H’s are head, heart, hands, and health. That means we are committed to providing opportunities for youth to learn life skills like decision-making, problem solving, caring for others, generosity, making healthy choices, and more.
4-H involves youth in project-based education. Through project learning, youth can explore their interests (“sparks”) and master new skills. 4-H projects are meant to be hands on to create a memorable learning experience. Since 4-H started in the early 1900s, youth have learned by doing. This hands-on process allows youth to understand not only how to do something but also why they are doing it.
Most 4-H youth and the adults who care about them get their start with a 4-H club. Clubs can meet in a variety of settings so we can support youth where they are in the community, in schools, after school, and in military settings. 4-H youth can take part in camps, educational travel experiences, workshops, and much more, as they explore their sparks.
In all of these settings, youth have the chance to become leaders. Youth make decisions. Youth can make their voices heard. The most important part of 4-H is YOUTH.”
What is 4-H?
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization. In Wisconsin, more than 150,000 youth in urban, suburban and rural settings are involved with 4-H and other Extension programs. Youth from five-year Kindergarten to one year post high school can learn important life skills like leadership, team work, critical thinking and communication to help prepare them for successful futures – and they do it while engaging in fun, hands-on 4-H activities!
The Positive Youth Development Difference: Research shows that 4-H helps young people excel beyond their peers. The structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring that young people receive through 4-H plays a vital role in helping them achieve success in life.
Wisconsin 4-H Vision: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.
Wisconsin 4-H Mission: 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
If you are Interested in learning more about Extension Waukesha County 4-H or Joining 4-H please complete the Interest Form at the link below and we will contact you.
- 4-H Clubs
- About 4-H
- Activities
- Annual Enrollment for Youth
- Awards and Scholarships
- Camp
- Community Youth Development
- County Fair & 4-H
- Current & Returning Families
- Extension and 4-H
- Join 4-H
- Leaders Association
- New & Inquiring Families
- Newsletters
- Parent Resources
- Projects
- Record Books
- Volunteers
- Youth Leadership
Extension Waukesha County * University of Wisconsin-Madison
515 W Moreland Boulevard * Administration Center Room G22 * Waukesha, WI 53188
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday * Phone: (262) 548-7770
Extension Waukesha County is located in the Administration Center of the Waukesha County Courthouse Complex. Enter through the main Courthouse doors. After going through security, take the corridor on the left to the the Administration Center. Take the elevators or stairs to the ground floor and go to room G22.
