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The California 4-H Camping Conference brings together the adults and teen leaders who help plan and administer camping programs across California in a weekend of hands-on training, networking, and learning experiences.
Updated October 30, 2024 Please see the Basic Safety Standards, updated October 30, 2024, for the current guidelines for local in-person activities. Please check this page often for updates to COVID safety protocols for in-person 4-H activities.
You have choices in how you want to participate in 4-H and the projects you will explore. Each county offers different 4-H programs - please check with your UCCE 4-H office about what is available.
4-H Equine Science projects are also referred to as Horse Projects. Our 4-H Horse Project leaders are dedicated to creating safe, positive experiences! Learn about horse biology, how to handle them, and what's needed for competitions.
Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.
University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources 2801 Second Street Davis, CA 95618-7774 Phone: (530) 750-1334 ca4h@ucanr.eduThe 4-H program is available in every county in California! The county 4-H office is in the county University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office.
National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, nation and world.
4-H Animal Science not only includes raising an animal, but can also include learning new skills related to animals. The availability of Animal Science projects varies by club and county. Please check with your county 4-H office to see what kind of projects are available.
You have many opportunities to develop and improve your leadership skills in 4-H. Even Primary Members have opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in public speaking, project management, communication, team building, organization and negotiation. You can practice leadership skills in both…
