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Welcome to 4-H!

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. In California, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth development program administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). Each county has local Extension staff who administer the program and provide guidance for volunteers who work directly with youth in their communities. 4-H is co-educational and available to all young people ages 5 through 19 regardless of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, or mental or physical handicaps.

We're proud that San Luis Obispo County has one of the largest 4-H programs in the state of California. Our 300 adult volunteers work together with over 1400 youth to help them reach their fullest potential, while strengthening the community as a whole. We have over 20 separate 4-H clubs each of which operates under the direction of a Community Club Leader (CCL), Project Leaders and a team of 4-H officers. 

In Addition, we have several community partners in San Luis Obispo that include local libraries, non-profits, and schools. See more information here.

What the 4-H's stand for

HEAD

Problem solving: ability to sort out complex problems.

HEART

Emotional development: developing good attitudes toward work and learning; developing acceptance and appreciation of other people.

HANDS

Skills development: ability to do, skill in doing and habit of doing.

HEALTH

Physical development: understanding and appreciating a growing and changing body.