Youth development

Activities for youth, children and families

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Many projects can help keep children engaged while school is out.

Want to learn how to handle your money?

Try Money Talks
Explore the many other project options: 4-H Project Sheets - California 4-H Youth Development Program

Is civic engagement your thing?

Try one of these projects

Explore the many other project options: 4-H Project Sheets - California 4-H Youth Development Program

Like being active and well?

30 great activities for healthy living: 4-H Healthy Living Activity Guide
Explore the many other project options: 4-H Project Sheets - California 4-H Youth Development Program
Explore the world of healthy living

Interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)?

Check out these 20 stem lesson options (for parents) for topics ranging from animal science to environmental science to scientific literacy.
National Youth Science Day Activities (4-H)
For more activities, try the STEM Lab.

Do you like animals?

Do a bird project
What is biosecurity and should I care? Explore this biosecurity project
Do a cat project
Got a dog? Do the dog project
Learn about guide dogs and service animals
Explore the many other project options: 4-H Project Sheets - California 4-H Youth Development Program
Check out this video series on animal care

Like to see things grow?

Try a project on vegetable gardening (and crops)
More on gardening

Feeling stressed? Try these projects

Explore the many other project options: 4-H Project Sheets - California 4-H Youth Development Program

Get Involved

For more:

Educational resources for all youth ages

Explore these youth and family resources

Visit the UC ANR publication catalog