Nevada County 4-H Program

Nevada County 4-H Youth Development Program 

About 4-H

4-H is a youth development program serving young people ages 5–18 through hands-on, experiential learning. The program welcomes youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and communities.

We welcome youth ages 5 to 18 and adult volunteers to join and become part of the largest youth development program in the nation. California 4-H is delivered in every county through University of California Cooperative Extension offices.

Through 4-H, kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. 

Youth may participate through community clubs, after-school programs, camps, conferences, events, and military partnership programs.

Nevada County supports ten 4-H clubs, more than 100 adult volunteers, and nearly 400 youth members. Volunteer leaders provide educational and leadership opportunities for youth throughout the county.

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Why 4-H

History

For more than 100 years, 4-H has provided youth with educational programs that promote personal growth and leadership development.

Learning environment

4-H creates positive learning environments where youth explore new ideas, develop skills, and discover areas of interest. Research demonstrates that engaged, self-directed learning strengthens outcomes for young people.

Lasting impact

The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development, conducted in partnership with Tufts University, followed more than 7,000 youth across 42 states.

Findings show that 4-H participants demonstrate stronger leadership, public speaking skills, higher educational aspirations, and increased interest in STEM fields compared to their peers.

Read more about the 4-H Positive Youth Development Study  

Family resources

• Handbook for Families in UC 4-H (PDF)
• 4-H Manual para Familias (PDF)
• The 4-H Hat  

Connect with us

• Nevada County 4-H on Twitter
• Nevada County 4-H on Facebook