WSU 4-H Challenge Programs
Fostering team development and personal growth - through group outdoor educational experiences

What is a Challenge Course?

Challenge Courses provide experiences for groups that foster team development and personal growth. Using a series of fun and engaging outdoor learning activities, participants are provided with the opportunity to strengthen relationships, improve communication, learning to gracefully resolve conflicts and develop leadership.

(Graphic from Whatcom County 4-H Challenge Programs.)

The 4-H Challenge Program can be tailored to benefit the mission of any group it serves, such as:

Our nine-element Low Course is built in the beautiful forest setting of Gibbs Lake Park.                     

Challenge by Choice:
Participants are encouraged to take risks in Challenge programs, such as trying a new behavior or an unfamiliar  activity. With the support of the group, these perceived challenges can be successfully overcome. However, it is ultimately the participant who decides their level of involvement. The minimum grade and age level for participation is 5h grade and age 10.

How Much Does It Cost?

Multiple User Group: (more than 4 times per year) e.g. school districts, council of churches, county government organizations:
Annual Agency Fee: $400.00
Youth: $6.00
Adult: $10.00

Single User Groups: ( less than 4 times per year) infrequent use:
Youth: $15.00
Adult: $20.00

Corporate Groups: $50.00/ person

All fees are payable to:
WSU 4-H Jefferson County
201 W. Patison
Port Hadlock, WA 98339

* Above course fees do not include honorariums for facilitators.

Informational and Required Forms

For Participants
Challenge Course Fees (pdf)
Personal Clothing List (pdf)
Required Adult/Youth Health Form (pdf)
Required Liability Waiver (pdf)

For Facilitators
Facilitator's DAy Use Planning Form (pdf)
Facilitator Contact Information (pdf)
Recommended Facilitator/Group Ratios (pdf)
Challenge Program Research (website)

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Washington State 4-H Challenge Website


Nancy Wyatt,
lead facilitator
732-4069

If You Have Questions About:
Scheduling a group, learning about portable challenge experiences, becoming a challenge course facilitator, or other questions, contact Pamela Roberts at 360-379-5610 ext. 207.