Overview & Mission

Washington County 4-H is one the largest youth organizations in the county working with 4,685 members in grades 4-12 enrolled. 4-H is a nationally recognized program offered in each state through the land grant universities. In our case, we are a part of The University of Tennessee Extension. Our local 4-H program is focusing on Workforce Preparation with our mission to offer educational programs for youth to better equip them with the skills necessary to make them productive citizens in the future. The 4-H program has made a tremendous impact on the youth of our nation for over 100 years and many here in our own community have benefited greatly from their participation in the 4-H program.  All 4-H projects and activities are based on a model to develop life skills in teamwork, achieving goals, responsibility, leadership, citizenship, communication, positive self-esteem, and ethical decision making, building relationships and making healthy lifestyle choices.  We offer a variety of 4-H programs to help youth learn and grow through hand-on learning.

4-H CLUBS (4^TH  – 12^TH GRADES)

Our 4-H program partners with Washington County Schools to deliver educational programming and projects that meet TN education standards and teach life skills. We also offer after school programs with both Washington County and Johnson City School systems and serve as guest speakers. Our programs help students learn how to set & achieve goals, enhance their communication/public speaking skills, experience STREAM activities, learn teamwork and many other skills.

For our high school youth a financial management enrichment program entitled “On My Own” is also offered.

4-H HONOR CLUB

Honor Club gives 6-12 grade youth the opportunity to build their citizenship and leadership skills. Students also have the opportunity to serve and get involved beyond the county level. All-Star Conferences, TN Congress, Roundup and Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference are just a few opportunities that our honor club youth can take advantage of to meet new people while enjoying fun trips. Honor Club meets the second Monday of each month August through May at the Washington County Extension Office from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Camp applications:

Poster Contest:4H Poster Art Contest County Rules

Digital Poster Contest: poster full page digital

Star Student: https://tiny.utk.edu/washcostarstudent

Public Speaking Contest: Public Speaking 2025-26

Piggy Bank Contest: https://tiny.utk.edu/washcopiggybank

Environmental Essay Contest: https://tiny.utk.edu/washcoenvessay

Line & Design Project Group: Line & Design Pub 2025-26

Livestock Project Group: Livestock Project Group Fall 25

Horse Project Group:Horse Project Group Fall 25