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COVID-19 4-H Meeting Guidelines

Effective 4/7/2021, Tulare County has moved into the ORANGE, MODERATE tier.  

Tulare County is currently in the Moderate (orange) Tier assignment on the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.  Remote/virtual meetings are encouraged. 

In order to have an in-person Indoor or Outdoor 4-H meeting/event/activity, the 4-H Adult Volunteer must have completed the UC ANR COVID-19 Safety Training Survey for 4-H Adult Volunteers - Tulare County and passed the quiz with 100%.  

When meeting in-person, limit occupancy based upon those provided for UC 4-H Activities and Programs.  Ensure that the facility will allow for physical distancing with 36 square feet per person.  If there is not enough space for 36 square feet per person, the 4-H volunteer/leader must reduce the number of people or identify and use a different facility.

 *Decisions to allow 4-H in-person meetings are at the discretion of the UCCE County Director with direction from the County Public Health Officer.  Any unauthorized in-person activities will not be covered by UC insurance and may not be included in 4-H record books. Corrective actions will be taken if 4-H volunteers or families host or participate in any unauthorized in- person 4-H activities.

Be sure to do the following for all in-person (Indoor and Outdoor) meetings:

1. Complete the 4-H Safety Protocol Checklist at least 2 weeks prior to hosting the in-person meeting, event, or activity.
2. Display the Procedures for 4-H Meetings during COVID-19 poster at all meetings and events (printed copies are available from the 4-H Office, if needed).
3. Post the Symptom Survey at the meeting so that everyone can see the questions AND have a greeter that will document attendance on the Attendance Log. If someone answers YES to one of the Symptom Survey questions, he/she may NOT stay at the meeting.  The Attendance Log must be kept by the adult volunteer in charge of the meeting, event, or activity for 15 days, after which it must be destroyed.

For ideas and tips on in-person meetings, refer to the Planning Strategies for In-Person Meetings and Strategies to Reduce In-Person Meeting Size There is also an In-Person Meeting Frequently Asked Questions document.

Refer to the 4-H Virtual Toolbox for guidance, resources, and tips on club meetings, virtual projects, and club management. Remember that not all families will be comfortable meeting in-person, therefore alternatives need to be offered, consider having a virtual option for the in-person meeting.

4-H Staff Contact:

Rochelle Mederos
4-H Community Coordinator
University of California Cooperative Extension
4437-B S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA  93274
559-684-3300
559-685-3319 fax
mederos@ucanr.edu