4-H State Leadership Conference

Looking to get involved at SLC? Apply for Support Group! Applications due February 24, 2012.

Want to present a session? Submit a workshop proposal! Applications due March 1, 2012.

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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 be high-school-aged 4-H members (14-19 years old).

Click here for pictures from last year's SLC!

The 2012 California 4-H State Leadership Conference:

August 9 - 12, 2012
University of California, San Diego
California Dreamin', California Leadin'

Please check back later for more details, including:

Registration - Available in April 2012 and due in June.
Financial Aid - Available in January 2012 and due in April.

Interim Conference Director: Steven Worker at smworker@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8519.
Interim Conference Coordinator: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
Youth Director: Kayla Louis at 4h.k.louis@gmail.com.

Support Group: Applications due February 24, 2012

The Support Group is a team of youth who assist the 4-H State Ambassador team, volunteers, and staff in the planning and implementation of the 4-H State Leadership Conference. The Support Group provides delegates with the opportunity to take on a unique leadership responsibility and see what happens behind the scenes at SLC. This is a great experience for individuals State Ambassadors, or for members looking to get involved beyond the county level.

During the conference, the Support Group acts as:

Group Facilitators
Delegation Hosts
Logistical Support
State Ambassador Assistants
Other duties as assigned

The 2012 SLC Support Group Application is due by February 24, 2012.

*Please note: Support staff attend SLC as a member of their county delegation and are responsible for all fees associated with the conference.

Workshop Applications: Due March 1, 2012

Workshop proposal forms are now available online! Please submit your proposal through the survey below:

2012 Educational Workshop Application

A paper version of the 2012 Educational Workshop Application can also be submitted to the State 4-H Office. Please mail forms to:

Carolyn Abrams
RE: SLC Workshop Proposal
California State 4-H Office
University of California, Davis
One Shields Ave, ANR Building
Davis, CA 95616-8575

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.