Join 4-H
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4-H is the largest youth development
program in the nation.
Youth participate in a wide range of local, county, regional, and state projects/events in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM. The purpose of all opportunities is positive youth development (PYD) to enable youth to reach their full potential as competent, confident leaders who contribute to and connect with their communities.
Join a Community Club
4-H Youth Member & Adult Volunteer Enrollment Steps
Choose a Club. Not sure where your local club is located? See our club map here to find out what clubs and camp are offered in your area. You will choose one primary club and at least one project when registering.
Contact the club. Contact the Club Leader(s) for the club you are interested in joining to let them know you are signing up. They will give you more information about the club and the types of projects they offer. In addition, you will also learn if there are any additional club fees. Or contact the San Mateo County 4-H office at: smsf4h@ucanr.edu
Sign up!
Follow the instructions in the appropriate link below.
- RETURNING Youth 4-H Member Enrollment Process
- NEW Youth 4-H Member Enrollment Process
- RETURNING ADULT 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Process
- NEW ADULT 4-H Volunteer Enrollment Process
*For Spanish: The 4hOnline system is only in English. Please fill in the paper enrollment packet in Spanish and turn it in to your club leader or county staff. Please keep a copy of the paper forms for your records.
* UC ANR programs are open to participants, regardless of their ability to pay. Program Enrollment fees will be waived or reduced for eligible youth. You will need to complete the online 2021-2022 San Mateo/San Francisco Counties Request for 4-H Program Fee Waiver/Reduction application.
Get activated. Once your county 4-H office reviews the enrollment, you will receive an email sent to your Family email account to confirm your enrollment status as Active. Adult volunteers are only appointed after all steps have been made to complete enrollment.
Participate! Check your Family email account for the confirmation that your renewal is active. Once your membership is active, you may participate in 4-H events and activities!
Join our Summer Camp
How to Volunteer
Learn more about Volunteer Positions to explore 4-H volunteer roles and see where your interests might fit.
Click here to learn how to become a 4-H volunteer today.