Senior 4-H Member Opportunities
County Level
Hi 4-H
Who: 8th grade and older
When: Usually once per month
What: Social activities, learn techniques, develop skills, gain information that will help you to be a better leader. This group is meant to be a resource for older members.
Jr./Teen Leader
Provide leadership for club or project level. Assist in leading a project, help new members, work with members on demonstrations, do club promotion, or other ideas. Planning and report forms available at state 4-H reports.
Camp Staff
Where: Camp will be held at Camp Sylvester, Pinecrest
When: June 21-26, 2025
When: June 21-26, 2025
Who: 9th grade graduates (by camp) and older
When: Applications are due in January and interviews are held in February. Training is scheduled for the end of February. Meetings follow each month as needed up to the date of camp. Camp staff is housed in cabins. Camp staff lead sessions and direct activities, educational sessions, campfire, canoeing, and other camp programs.
Adult chaperones are housed in cabins with the members for supervision purposes. Adult chaperones support the camp staff by assisting with engaging/redirecting members in scheduled activities and general supervising of campers.
Applications are available on the Camps and Resources & Downloads pages of the website. For questions contact the Merced County 4-H office.
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
FRIDAY, 1/24/2025 by 5:00 p.m.- NO EXCEPTIONS
Must be dropped off at the Merced County 4-H Office.
Other Opportunities
Teen Presenters
There are opportunities for teens to be teachers of younger youth. The junior and teen leader roles in club and projects are examples. Other roles are the teens in the 4-H SERIES, SET and YES programs. Both of these programs are geared to presenting in an inquiry method. That is one of asking questions and letting the kids explore in finding the answers.
Board Positions
Teens with an interest in the guidance of Merced County 4-H Program areas are encouraged to apply for board positions. Board positions include promotion, small and large animal science, advocacy, evaluation, plant science, social science, leadership, science and technology, and others. Check with the 4-H office on current vacancies.
Focus Conferences
Leadership Conferences
Date TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD
Intermediate Program Track- Ages 11-13
Registration Deadline: TBD
Intermediate Program Track- Ages 11-13
Senior Program Track- Ages 14-19
FOCUS: To provide youth with leadership and service skills, peer and adult networks, encouragement, and opportunities necessary to improve their well-being, and that of their family and community.
Delegates participate in five workshops, listening to keynote speakers, and meeting new people!
State Level
Applications due by January 21st
CA 4-H State Leadership Conference
Complete a State Wide Service Project
Represent 4-H Youth Development at all levels and to other organizations.