4-H in Santa Barbara County

Welcome to Santa Barbara County 4-H!

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The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome.

Our over 90 adult volunteers work together with youth to help them reach their fullest potential, while strengthening the community as a whole. We have 11 separate 4-H clubs, each of which operates under the direction of a Community Club Leader (CCL), Project Leaders, and a team of 4-H officers. In addition, we have several community partners in Santa Barbara, including local libraries, non-profits, and schools.

Core Values

• California 4-H supports UC ANR's mission and strategic initiatives, public values, and youth needs.
• California 4-H recognizes that professionals provide the youth development framework and program priorities for volunteer educators and other extenders who bring knowledge, experience, and passion to work with youth.
• California 4-H appreciates, respects, and values diversity through a commitment to inclusion of diverse Californians.
• California 4-H professionals respond to local needs within a statewide positive youth development framework.
• California 4-H innovates to maximize impact and resources while documenting unique youth development contributions.

Primary Mission Areas

Our hands-on projects fall under four primary areas:

• Civic Engagement;
• Leadership;
• Healthy Living; and
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

We provide meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change.