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Youth Leadership Committee Join the HI 4-H Committee!Are you ready to make a difference in your 4-H community? Be part of the HI 4-H Committee and help plan fun countywide social events that bring clubs together! Support key programs like Exhibit Day and Presentation Day, and be part of the team…

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.

You have many opportunities to develop and improve your leadership skills in 4-H. Even Primary Members have opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in public speaking, project management, communication, team building, organization and negotiation. You can practice leadership skills in both…

Creative expression includes all the different ways you can express yourself: Visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography) Performing arts (dance, theater, music, presentations) Literary arts (writing, poetry, storytelling) Crafts (handmade objects, textiles, pottery) Digital arts (graphi...

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) is open to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county in California. California 4-H believes in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. California 4-H…

Personal Growth projects help you develop your skills in the areas of decision making, communication, leadership, coping with change, and positive self esteem. These are all essential skills to thrive in your work and life. The following are examples of Personal Development projects.

The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class is now open. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.

Each county in the UCCE Central Sierra Multi-County Partnership (MCP) offers a variety of youth development experiences. To find out what is going on in your 4-H community, locate your county below. For information about youth and adult membership opportunities, see Joining 4-H.

Santa Barbara County 4-H club officers lead meetings, build leadership skills, and follow election and finance guidelines. Resources and forms available.