4-H State Leadership Conference

REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
Participants may register at: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=7308

Early bird registration (due June 15th): $459 per person
Final registration (due July 15th): $489 per person

Financial aid is available for SLC! Deadline extended to May 31st.

Want to present a session at SLC? Submit a proposal! Deadline extended.

(please see below for more information)

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).

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'

Registration will be available Friday, May 18th! Please check back then for more details.

Conference Director: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
Youth Director: Kayla Louis at 4h.k.louis@gmail.com.

Support Group: The application deadline for 2012 has passed

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 group members attend SLC as part of their county delegation and are responsible for all fees associated with the conference.

Session Applications: Deadline Extended

The Education Committee is still accepting session applications for 2012! Please submit your proposal through the survey below:

2012 Educational Session Application

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

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

Financial Aid Applications: Deadline extended to May 31st.

Financial aid applications are now available! Please use the form below:

2012 SLC Financial Aid Application

Applications must be postmarked by May 31st and sent to:

Carolyn Abrams
RE: SLC Financial Aid
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.