4-H Youth Development Program

Conferences

4-H conferences, typically several days in length, allow members and volunteers to develop skills, learn about new opportunities, share with others. Conferences create an engaging environment and are usually characterized by workshops and organized social events.

Local Conferences

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County 4-H conferences
, hosted by the County 4-H Office, Volunteer Council, or 4-H Clubs.
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Regional 4-H conferences, hosted by each California 4-H section, develop delegates' leadership and interpersonal skills.

State Conferences

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4-H State Leadership Conference, held at a University of California campus, allows high school 4-Hers to hone their leadership abilities.
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State 4-H Leaders' Forum, a conference for leaders, provides resources and networking opportunities.

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California Focus, held in Sacramento, provides youth an opportunity to take leadership roles in government and explore California history and politics.


National Conferences

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National 4-H Conference, held in Maryland, brings 4-Hers from across the nation together to exchange ideas and develop 4-H's future.
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Washington Focus takes youth to Washington, D.C. to explore the federal government and national issues with 4-Hers from across the U.S.