2025 4-H State Leadership Conference
See the Registration page of the SLC event site for information and links to register.
Jenna Colburn
Cosmic Impact: Launch Your Spark at the 2026 California 4-H State Leadership Conference! Join 4-H youth 11-19 for an inspiring experience packed with hands-on workshops, dynamic speakers, and sessions that build your leadership, communication, goal-setting, and life readiness skills. It’s your time to grow, connect, and lead with confidence! Learn more about the conference at bit.ly/4-H-SLC.
What’s New for 2026?
All Together
For the first time, all age groups will arrive on the same day! Conference participants will gather beginning Thursday, July 23, for four exciting days of learning, leadership, and fun.
Choose Your Mission
Participants will select from five dynamic program tracks focused on personal interests, leadership development, and career exploration. Friday sessions will center around each participant’s chosen mission area, while Saturday workshops will allow youth to travel beyond their primary mission and explore new galaxies of interest.
2026 Program Tracks Options:
- Animal Science & Agriculture
- Civics & Leadership
- Healthy Living
- Shooting Sports Leadership
- STEM
Registration Information
Registration Open: May 1–June 15, 2026
Conference Fees:
- May 5–21: $345
- May 22–June 1: $395
- June 2–15: $445
For additional information and registration details, visit the California 4-H State Leadership Conference website.
SLC Highlights
New experiences and insights
Experience living on campus, eating in the dining halls, and learning in the UC Davis classrooms. Dynamic and engaging workshops will inspire you with ideas for your role as a leader and for your personal future.
Campus Experiences
Some tracks will include touring campus facilities.
Meet new people
Meet young leaders, volunteers, 4-H Professionals and Academics from all over the state.
Daily Newscasts
The State Ambassadors and the Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors share highlights from the previous day’s activities.
Dance Night
A Dance Night for all will have our favorite DJ, DJ Hightop.
Closing Ceremonies
Celebrate Diamond Clover and Scholarship awardees. Watch the Highlights from the conference, produced by the Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors. Say goodbye to this year’s State Ambassadors and welcome our new State Ambassadors.
Senior Track & Chaperone Check-in
Location: UC Davis campus - please see welcome email
Check-in for Senior Track participants and Chaperones. This is where you get your t-shirts and room assignments. For more detail on the schedule for this day, see the Schedule page of the SLC Event website.
By 2024-25 CA 4-H State Ambassadors
Senior Track Friday Activities
Location: Varies
Senior Track Friday activities include tours and workshops in the morning and afternoon. Please see the Friday Activities page for more detail. For more detail on the schedule for the day, please see the Schedule page.
Intermediate Track & Chaperone Check-in
Location: UC Davis campus - please see welcome email
Check-in for Intermediate Track participants and Chaperones. This is where you get your t-shirt and room assignments. For more detail on the schedule on this day, see the Schedule page of the SLC Event website.
Kickoff & Trinket Trade
Location: UC Davis campus
Dinner just before the Kick-Off to SLC! Enjoy a barbecue dinner outside before the Kick-Off assembly. Then it's time to have fun with your fellow SLC'ers and trade trinkets from your county! For more details on the schedule, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
By Mike Smith
Keynote Assembly
Location: UC Davis campus
Get inspired by our Keynote Speaker, Mike Smith! For more information about the schedule on Saturday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
By Matthew Rodrigues, Liliana Vega & Kait Murray , Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan , Steward Pimienta , Maria Bruhns , 2024-25 California 4-H State Ambassadors , Kait Murray & Stepha Velednitsky , Sacramento 4-H Teen Teachers , Lynette Ward , Ally Lemmer, Marcel Horowitz & Kait Murray , Sacramento 4-H Teens as Teachers , Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors , Adeline Vertucci & Evelyn Whatley , Samuel Belik , National 4-H Conference delegation , Gemma Miner , Sohum Uttamchandani , Katie Taylor
Workshops
Location: UC Davis campus
Both Senior Track and Intermediate Track members will have workshops tailored for their age level. Participants can choose the workshops they'll participate in. For more information about the schedule on Saturday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
Closing Assembly
Location: UC Davis campus
At the Closing Assembly, relive the highlights of your SLC weekend. You can cheer on the award winners of the 4-H Golden Clover, 4-H Diamond Clover, and HIgher Education Scholarships. Wish our outgoing State Ambassadors well on their future journeys and welcome the 2025-26 State Ambassadors! For more information about the schedule on Sunday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
