{"id":662,"date":"2025-11-10T17:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/?page_id=662"},"modified":"2025-11-17T23:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T23:01:27","slug":"4-h","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver County 4-H"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-interior-hero wp-block-pattern-hero is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center wp-block-pattern-hero__cover\" style=\"min-height:340px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-664 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?w=1024\" style=\"object-position:51% 17%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 17%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=1400,933 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Photo.webp?resize=1568,1045 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div data-menu-slug=\"\" class=\"wp-block-csu-micro-experience-nav-bar csu-microsite-nav-bar alignfull js-microsite-nav-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csu-microsite-nav-bar-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading csu-microsite-nav-bar-title has-white-color has-text-color\">Denver County 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"csu-microsite-nav-bar-menu\">\n\t<nav class=\"csu-block-nav\"><ul id=\"menu-denver-4-h\" class=\"csu-block-nav__list\"><li id=\"menu-item-806\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-806\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-810\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-810\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/denver-4-h-programs\/\">4-H Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-809\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-809\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/denver-4-h-volunteers\/\">Volunteers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is 4-H?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 4\u2011H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every youth has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens, actively engaged in their communities and the world. Youth can get involved in 4-H through clubs, in-school and after-school programs, or summer programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/denver-4-h-programs\/\"><strong>Learn More About 4-H Programming in the Denver Area<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Youth participating in a 4-H project with an adult volunteer \" class=\"wp-image-705 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=1400,934 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/4-H-Youth-Development.webp?resize=1568,1046 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-62c81408 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission and Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Denver county 4-H empowers young people to have healthy, positive relationships, develop life skills, realize their spark, and become engaged learners. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. We are working towards creating a world in which youth and adults can learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 4-H programs are unique experiences in positive youth development, with a direct link to Colorado State University. We offer a customized, urban 4-H program, which provides hands-on experiences for diverse audiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a reliable community partner for schools and organizations, while being accessible and welcoming to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnerships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Denver 4-H program designs programs and activities to meet the needs of youth, parents, volunteers, schools, recreation centers, libraries, community agencies, and more.&nbsp;Partnerships are the hallmark of urban 4-H programs and we couldn&#8217;t deliver programs without being connected to other youth-serving volunteers and organizations, including Denver Parks and Recreation, Denver Public Library, The Bridge Project, Denver Public Schools, Community Inc., and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore 4-H Programs in Denver County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our 4-H programs, how to volunteer, and more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/denver-4-h-programs\/\"><strong>4-H Programming in Denver County<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/programs-services\/4-h\/denver-4-h-volunteers\/\"><strong>4-H Volunteers<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is 4-H? 4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. 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