4-H State Leadership Conference

2013 State Leadership Conference

Dates: July 25-28, 2013

Location: UC Davis

What is the 4-H State Leadership Conference?

The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from across California in a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. The conference provides advanced leadership training and is an opportunity for 4-H members to network and share ideas with other 4-Hers from across the state. The conference focuses on providing high school youth with experiential education on leadership development, civic engagement, college admissions and other 4-H project areas.

Youth delegates gain exposure to the campus by living in the residence halls, eating in the dining commons, and participating in educational sessions, many of which are taught by UC faculty and staff.

The conference is planned by a team of high school 4-H members and adult advisors. Working in strong youth-adult partnership, the team designs the educational, recreational and logistical components of the conference.

Participants must have graduated 8th grade in order to attend (ages 13-19).

Registration

The 2013 registration will be available in May 2013.

Youth Financial Aid Applications

2013 youth financial aid applications will be available May 2013.

Video Contest: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30th!

This year, the California 4-H State Ambassador Team would like to open a video contest for participants to compete for a reduced fee for attending the 4-H State Leadership Conference, July 25-28, 2013 at UC Davis. 2013 4-H SLC Video Contest

Example Video #1 & Example Video #2

The History of the 4-H State Leadership Conference

In 1914, 143 4-Hers traveled to the University Farm in Davis to attend the first State 4-H Convention honoring 4-H contest winners. The 4-H members stayed for three days in canvas tents. In 1951, over 1,100 4-H Club members attended the Annual 4-H State Convention at UC Davis. Members saw demonstrations presented by prominent scientists and teachers, the selection of the state dress revue and the talent show winners. Read more about the 1951 State 4-H Convention. The conference was changed in 1960 to the current 4-H State Leadership Conference to help to improve leadership skills.