The Washington County Fair Grounds and Conference Center in West Bend was the site for the annual Fall 4-H Open House which promotes joining 4-H as part of the September Open Enrollment period.  Youth members of the Washington County Leaders Association provided feedback in a focus group session about how to enhance this annual event. […]

Extension Washington County 4-H is bringing interactive, project-based learning directly to local schools by providing programming for three West Bend School District afterschool programs. Designed to give students the opportunity to learn new skills in topics of interest and discover how those skills connect to potential career paths, these sessions invite young people to build […]

Beyond Ready: Growing Leaders, Building Futures October 4-10, 2026 Join us as we celebrate the young people, volunteers, families, and supporters who make 4-H a place where youth gain confidence, build life skills, discover passions, and become Beyond Ready for their future. Celebrate With Us We want to hear from you! Tag us, message us, […]

At Washington County 4-H, we believe that education happens everywhere—not just in club meetings or at the county fair. Bringing 4-H out into the community allows us to inspire young minds, build lasting local partnerships, and showcase the incredible talent and dedication of our youth leaders. This past season, 4-H teamed up with the Slinger […]