4-H Youth Development Program

Welcome to 4-H Youth Development!

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.

4-H in your community...

Spotlight-Kierstin

Kierstin has been in 4-H for seven years; “time sure does fly!”  She has matured through projects such as animal fostering, pet therapy, sheep, and leathercraft.

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