About 4-H & the 4-H Cat Project

What is 4-H?

4‑H is a national youth program administered by public universities that empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity.

In 4-H, youth are challenged to delve deep into a topic of interest, develop real knowledge and skills, and to "Learn by Doing."

Originally oriented toward agriculture, 4-H today is focused on science, engineering, and technology programs, as well as citizenship, healthy living, leadership, responsibility, and life skills.

What is the 4-H Cat Project?

The 4-H Cat Project is a science-based program focused on learning about cats. Cat 4-H is an excellent program for anyone who likes cats, and a great project for youth in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

In cat 4-H, members will learn to handle themselves and their cats safely, how to care for cats, and about cat breeds, history, physiology, and more. Members can participate in cat 4-H as young as age 5. Clubs are multi-age so that younger members can learn from older members.

Activities include club meetings, 4-H cat shows, educational "clinics", and exhibiting at the county fair.

Participants do not need to own a fancy purebred cat; most 4-H cats are categorized "household pets."

About Our Club

Paws 'n' Claws, Too meets on Tuesday in Snohomish, Washington, from October through June. Here's a local news article about our club from 2010!

Our county fair is at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe at the end of August. If you're outside this area, contact your county's 4-H Extension Office to find a Cat 4-H club near you.

4-H History and Partners

4-H Youth Development Program | Snohomish County | Washington State University

4-H is the youth development education program of Washington State University Extension, which is conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, your state land grant university (WSU) and your Snohomish County Government. Today 4-H is everywhere–in cities, suburbs, small towns, and rural communities. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation. The United States has more than 6 million members and 600,000 leaders. Around the world, 4-H type clubs now exist in at least 82 countries. In the 21st century, 4-H serves a broad clientele with expanded program focus using a variety of ways to deliver its effective “learn by doing” approach.

Vision

Washington State University 4-H Youth Development is developing young people to become productive citizens who are engaged in positive change, meeting the needs of a diverse and changing society.

Mission

4-H youth development education creates supportive environments for all youth and families to reach their fullest potential. This will be accomplished through a systemic approach of foundation and mission driven science to meet our goals.

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. We reach out to kids and their families to build skills for real life. WSU 4-H Youth Development is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments for all youth and adults regardless of race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; citizenship; physical, mental, or sensory ability; genetic information; and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.

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