4-H Projects
What are 4-H Projects?
4-H projects are specific areas of interest for 4-H members and volunteers. Projects provide the opportunity to learn skills in everything from Agriculture to Arts & Communication to Shooting Sports, STEM, and Community Service. Select a project you are interested in and would like to learn about. Don’t be afraid to pick projects you don’t know much about, because the whole point of participating in a 4-H project is to learn about it!
There are three levels of support for Washington County 4-H Projects. You can participate in 4-H projects at the countywide level, or club level, or individually/within your family. While working on your projects, you are encouraged to keep detailed records that can be submitted for awards.
Countywide Level Projects
The following project areas offer countywide volunteer leadership:
- Air Pistol
- Air Rifle
- Archery
- Basketry New Info
- Cake Decorating New Info
- Cats
- Ceramics
- Clothing New Info
- Cloverbud New Info
- Clowning, 4-H Promotion, & Community Service
- Crocheting New Info
- Dairy
- Dairy Goats New Info
- Dog
- Geocaching New Info
- Horse & Pony, Horseless Horse & Model Horse
- Knitting New Info
- Leathercraft
- Llamas New Info
- Model Rocketry New Info
- Muzzleloading
- Photography
- Pistol
- Poultry New Info
Club Level
Each club has project leaders that help in specific projects. Check with your club’s leader to find out which projects are supported by club project leaders. See list below.
Independent/Family Level
These projects do not have club or countywide leadership in Washington County, but the Washington County Extension office can offer guidance and curriculum support to families who select these projects. See list below.
These projects can be taken at the Club Level or at the Independent/Family Level
Expressive Arts Projects
- Food Decorating
- Computer Graphic Design
- Creative Writing
- Fabric & Fashion
- Fiber and Textile Arts
- Interior Design
- Performing Arts
- Ropecraft
- Visual Arts
Leadership & Community Projects
- Civic Engagement
- Communications
- Community Service
- Exploring
- Global & Cultural Education
- History and Heritage
- Intergenerational
- Leadership
- Workforce Readiness
Family, Home, & Health Projects
- Candy Making
- Child Development
- Consumer Savvy
- Entrepreneurship
- Food Decorating
- Foods and Nutrition
- Food Preservation
- Health
- Home Environment
- Personal Finance
- Quilting
- Sewing
- Sports & Fitness
Agriculture and Animal Science Projects
- Beef
- Cavies
- Exotic Animals
- Goats (non-dairy)
- Pocket Pets
- Sheep
- Swine
- Veterinary Science
Plant & Soil Science Projects
Environmental/Outdoor Education Projects
- Astronomy
- Birds
- Conservation
- Entomology (Insects)
- Geology
- Maple Syrup
- Outdoor Recreation
- Safety
- Taxidermy
- Wildflowers
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Projects
- Aerospace
- Coding and Computer Science
- Energy and Electricity
- GPS and Mapping
- LEGO®
- Mechanical Science
- Model Building
- Welding
- Woodworking
Questions or Concerns? Contact 4-H Youth Development Staff
