As the largest, non-profit youth organization in the country, 4-H has a proven history of making lasting change in the lives of young people. At 4-H (Head, Heart, Health, Hands), your child will build positive, healthy relationships, learn invaluable life skills, and grow into a competent, caring citizen. 4-H’ers are actively engaged in their communities and our programs develop strong future leaders.
Through hands-on learning, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs, youth enhance their leadership abilities and develop a wide range of skills. Our programs focus on four focus areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Healthy Living, Civic Engagement, and Leadership.
4-H in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties
The main programs offered in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are
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There are seven community clubs in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Interested in finding a club near you? Please contact your local club to learn more!
During the course of one year, 4-H youth are involved in hundreds of activities, from attending leadership conferences to fun filled club meetings. For more details on upcoming events, see our Calendar for more reports on 4-H activities in the community.
Ready to join? Visit our Member Enrollment Page!
Ready to volunteer? Visit our Volunteer Page!
4-H'ers learn a lot
- 67% of 4-H youth believe they can make a difference in their communities.
- 91% of California 4-H members report liking science.
- 4-H participants are 1.7X as likely as other youth to plan to pursue a career in science.
- 4-H girls compared to girls not in 4-H, are 2X as likely to have plans to pursue science careers.
- 69% of California 4-H members believe science is useful for solving everyday problems.
- 45% of 4-H youth feel they could influence political decisions vs. 31% of non-4-H members.