About
The California 4-H Youth Summits are three-day leadership development conferences usually hosted in four locations across the state.
In a safe camp-like atmosphere, 4-H’ers will:
- Learn and practice personal leadership skills
- Learn about career pathways and college
- Build connections with 4-H members, volunteers, and staff throughout the area
Who should attend
Intermediate 4-H'ers (ages 11-13)
Mission
Youth Summit programs are designed to grow the leadership abilities of intermediate 4-H'ers (ages 11-13) and give hands-on leadership opportunities to senior 4-H'ers (ages 14+). Participants are mentored by senior 4-H'ers and caring adult volunteers. Younger members develop stronger relationships with their older peers as they both develop their leadership skills.
Education
Each year, our educational focus is based on a platform set by the California 4-H State Ambassadors.
Participants can choose several workshops to attend at the Youth Summit, with topics related to leadership, the forthcoming Youth Summit theme, and careers. When schedules are released in the fall, check out the pages for each event to see the list of workshops offered.
Planning Team
The Youth Summits are planned by a team of senior 4-H members (ages 14+), adult volunteers, and 4-H staff. They are responsible for making the Youth Summits informational, useful, and FUN!
Facilitators
Teen facilitators (senior members 14-19) will work with youth in small groups and facilitate the in person Leadership Lab activity.