USU Extension - Uintah County 4-H

06/19/2026

Come help us tend the garden and have a yummy snack!

Join us for this FREE family-friendly program focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and learning how to prepare nutritious foods at home.

Participants will receive fresh local foods each week including produce, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, honey, and more from local producers to enjoy with their families!

USU Extension Uintah County Office
328 E 200 S, Vernal

Mondays at 10:00 AM
• June 8 & 22
• July 6, 21 & 27
• August 3, 10 & 17

Free to attend
No registration required
Open to everyone

Come learn, connect, and take home fresh local foods while building healthy habits for the whole family.

06/17/2026

Don't miss it! Mission IO is happening today!

Youth are putting their problem solving, teamwork, and STEM skills to the test as they explore . Through hands on activities and exciting challenges, participants are learning what it takes to be a space explorer while having a blast along the way.

We can't wait to see where today's mission takes them!

06/12/2026

Water Safety Training at Dinosaur National Monument

Our 4-H youth had an incredible opportunity to learn essential water safety and river rescue skills at Dinosaur National Monument! Participants worked alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on knowledge A huge thank you to our instructors and partners who made this educational day possible!

06/12/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, June 15, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

06/04/2026

🚀 Blast Off Into Summer with Uintah County 4-H! 🚀

Join us on June 5 from 4:00–5:00 PM as we launch into summer fun with our Community Club Rocket Workshop!

Youth will design, build, and launch their own paper rockets while learning about science, engineering, and creativity. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, explore STEM, and kick off an exciting summer of 4-H activities.

🌟 Open to all current 4-H members and families
🌟 Cloverbuds (ages 5+) are welcome to participate
🌟 Interested in learning more about 4-H? This is a great opportunity to come see what 4-H is all about and meet other youth and families involved in the program!
🌟 No experience needed—just come ready to learn and have fun!

We can't wait to see you there as we soar into an amazing summer together! 🚀

06/03/2026

🐄🐖🐑 Uintah County 4-H is so proud of all the 4-H, FFA, and youth exhibitors who participated in the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show (UBJLS)!

Livestock projects are about so much more than showing animals. They teach responsibility, hard work, perseverance, leadership, and confidence. It takes courage to step into the show ring and showcase months of dedication and effort. That's what being Beyond Ready is all about—preparing youth for tomorrow through hands-on learning today.
A huge thank you goes out to the incredible volunteers, livestock committee members, leaders, parents, sponsors, and supporters who make this program possible. Events like the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show simply could not happen without the countless hours, dedication, and support you provide to our youth. Thank you for investing in the next generation.

📸 Drop your stock show photos in the comments and tell us:
• Why do you love raising livestock projects?
• What have you learned from your project this year?

💚 Don't forget to support these amazing youth at the Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Sale tomorrow at Western Park!

Special thanks to Diamond Mountain Media for capturing these memories:
https://diamondmountainmedia.shootproof.com/

06/02/2026

🎲 Ready to level up your creativity this summer with Uintah County 4-H?

Join our **Game Design Challenge Level 2** this summer! Families and youth are invited to design and create their very own board game, card game, or imaginative creation alongside other creative minds.

📍 USU Extension Office
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, & August 11
💲 Just the $10 Membership Fee for 4-H membership
👨‍👩‍👧 Open to families & individual youth

👉 If you are interested or planning on joining us, please fill out the RSVP form below so we can plan materials and space accordingly:
https://forms.gle/FQ3JSA7v4NNmNqQ59

Some basic supplies and materials will be provided free of charge while supplies last. If additional or specialty materials are needed for your project, we can help order them for you at a low discounted cost.

Our winter session was a HUGE success, and the creativity from our youth was incredible! At the end of the summer, games will be entered into a fun contest with categories for:
✨ Family
✨ Cloverbuds
✨ Juniors
✨ Intermediates
✨ Seniors

Our FIRST session is NEXT TUESDAY — we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to all of our Uintah County 4-H Horse Show May 30th participants! 🐴💚

You all performed amazingly, pushed through some truly wild weather conditions, and officially got our FIRST horse show of the season in the books! 🌧️😂

Rain, mud, cold fingers, wet jeans, soggy boots, and probably a few moments of questioning life choices… but these youth STILL showed up, worked hard, supported each other, and rode their hearts out all day long. That perseverance and determination is exactly what 4-H is about.

4-H isn’t just about ribbons or placings — it’s about learning how to adapt, work through challenges, encourage others, and keep going even when things get uncomfortable. These youth proved they are truly Beyond Ready for the good days, the hard days, and yes… even the muddy days. 💚

We are so thankful for the participants, parents, volunteers, leaders, judges, and horse council members who helped make this unforgettable day possible. There was a LOT of hard work, flexibility, weather watching, muddy cleanup, and determination behind the scenes to make it all happen.

And thankfully… our LAST outdoor horse show of the season is officially over too. 😅🙌 The rest of our shows will be indoors in the indoor arenas — and we don’t think anyone is too upset about that! Ha ha!

Great job everyone. We are incredibly proud of you all!

05/29/2026

CPR Training – June 9th

Uintah County Extension Office
328 E 200 S
Vernal, Utah 84078

Join us for a CPR Training where youth will learn lifesaving skills and become CPR certified!

FREE for the first 10 youth to register
$25 for all additional participants
Participants will receive CPR certification upon completion

Outdoor Rec kicks off tomorrow!

Join us for a hike to McConkie Ranch and come explore some amazing scenery and history with us.

We will meet at the Extension Office!

328 E 200 S
Vernal, Utah 84078

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/27/2026

Summer is here, and so is an exciting season of learning, adventure, and fun with Uintah County 4-H!

From camps and STEM activities to outdoor adventures, game design, horses, hiking, and more — there’s something for everyone this summer! Whether your child loves science, creativity, the outdoors, or making new friends, 4-H is the place to be.

📅 Check out our 2026 Summer Programs
📝 Register through ZSuite: https://4h.zsuite.org/

Let’s make this summer unforgettable!