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COVID-19 CURRENT STATUS

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS 

UPDATED 4/07/2021

 
 
COVID-19 Restrictions
We are officially in the RED Tier! Please see the updated COVID-19 policy below effective 4/7/2021:
-Hosting virtual meetings and events is preferred.
-If activities are critical/essential and are in-person, they must be education-focused.
Meeting size:
- Indoors: minimum of 2 leaders and a maximum of 23 others for a TOTAL of 25 making sure to account for square footage to make sure all participants can accommodate 6ft of social distancing.
-Meeting space must accommodate for 6ft of space between individuals to maintain social distancing guidelines.
-Outdoors: minimum of 2 leaders and a maximum of 48 others for a TOTAL of 50
-This directive is dependent on local health department guidelines.
-Every in-person meeting must have prior approval by the County 4-H Office regardless of being held indoors or outdoors.
-Face masks are required inside and outside at all times.
-Potlucks and buffets are not permitted.
As part of an academic institution, we follow science and model what the CDC, University Agriculture Natural Resources, San Joaquin County Health Department and other experts stress is important in addressing this virus. All 4-H volunteers are expected to follow these guidelines regarding 4-H meetings and events. Volunteers who are not in compliance will receive a first warning. A second incident disregarding our effort to protect the health, safety and well-being of members, families and communities will result in immediate termination of volunteer status.
Decisions to allow 4-H in-person meetings are at the discretion of the UCCE County Director with direction from your County Public Health Officer. Any unauthorized in-person activities will not be covered by the 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.
San Joaquin County 4-H Extension office is open by appointment only and UCANR employees will be working virtually. You will need to call in advance to schedule a time to go to the office. Please note there may be additional guidelines from county health departments.
Per the UCANR guidelines to host an in-person outdoor or indoor meeting you must email the 4-H office and ask for the forms to be sent to you. Once you have completed the forms, please send them to the 4-H office for review.
The following guidelines apply to all 4-H meetings and events.
1. Basic Safety Standards UC ANR implemented Basic Safety Standards that must be followed for all in-person activities. These standards are minimum requirements for conducting 4-H programs. You must also follow additional guidelines specified by your county if they are more restrictive. These protocols and any additional local procedures are detailed in your UCCE County Office’s Location Safety Plan.
2. Occupancy Limits must be followed for in-person 4-H activities. Guidelines are based on the requirements for higher education adopted by UC ANR and enhanced for 4-H programming.
3. The 4-H Safety Protocol Checklist must be completed by 4-H Adult Volunteers two-weeks prior to hosting in-person meetings to ensure you are prepared to resume in-person 4-H programming or activities.
4. Provide the following meeting resource items:
a. Symptom Survey
b. Attendance Log
c. Procedures for 4-H Meetings during COVID-19
d. Planning Strategies for In-person Meetings
e. Strategies to reduce in-person meeting size
f. Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact the office directly to receive the forms and for any questions.
2021 County 4-H Scholarships - NOW OPEN!

Higher education scholarship applications are open from March 15-April 15, 2021.  Applications for our 2021 county-level 4-H scholarships are due to the County 4-H Office by April 15th! 

The 2021 San Joaquin County 4-H Scholarship Application is entirely online, followed up with video call interviews.  The applications must be submitted before the deadline to qualify.

Click here to learn more and apply!

Adapting 4-H for Hybrid Formats

We’ve annually provided some training for Community Club Leaders to prepare for the upcoming program year. This year will undoubtedly prove to be one of the most challenging. This video provides an overview of how to plan and think about using hybrid approaches to do 4-H meetings.  Please watch the video and then sign up for a CCL Workshop to have the chance to work through your plans with Academic Program Advisor Emma Fete and other club leaders.  Project leaders can sign up for the Project Leader Workshops to help plan their 4-H project.

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News from California 4-H

Our Mission

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. 

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Head, Heart, Hands, Health.  Growing Youth who Thrive.

4-H helps young people to reach their full potential as competent, confident, leaders of character who contribute and are connected to their communities.  4-H serves youth throughout California in urban, suburban and rural communities.

In 4-H, youth design and participate in their own programs and activities. This unique learn-by-doing model teaches essential skills that youth will use  throughout their lives, such as identifying sparks, desiring knowledge, setting goals, self-reflection, adapting to new situations, communicating, and responding to the needs of others.

Whether youth are building rockets, raising companion dogs, or planting vegetables, 4-H gives young people the skills they need to thrive and succeed throughout their lives.
 

Core Values

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program provides a wide variety of enrichment activities with the ultimate goal of giving youth the skills they need to thrive and succeed throughout their lives. The focus of all 4-H programs is positive youth development through activities in science literacy, healthy living, and citizenship.  All 4-H programs are accessible and open to all youth.  For more information about 4-H Core Values, visit Chapter 1: Mission and Direction in the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Read more about the California 4-H Mission and Direction (2003).

4-H Youth Program Representative  

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Alyssa High 

Member and volunteer support and development, countywide projects and activities

E-mail: ahigh@ucanr.edu

Office Phone: (209) 953-6106

Mailing Address: UCCE - San Joaquin County, 4-H YDP, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Suite #200, Stockton, CA  95206-3949

4-H Office Assistant 

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General inquiries, administrative support, enrollment coordinator

E-mail: mdtipsey@ucanr.edu

Office Phone: (209) 953-6106

Mailing Address: UCCE - San Joaquin County, 4-H YDP, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Suite #200, Stockton, CA 95206-3949

4-H Youth Development Advisor

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Emma Fete, PhD

Program development, needs assessments, youth development research

E-mail: emfete@ucanr.edu

Office Phone: (209) 953-6106

Mailing Address: UCCE - San Joaquin County, 4-H YDP, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Suite #200, Stockton, CA  95206-3949