Collegiate 4-H is an organization that provides its members with a sense of identity on campus, enriches their lives through group projects and recreation, and develops confidence and leadership skills. Clubs provide service and support to their local and state 4-H programs, such as serving as judges and conducting training workshops. They are also a service and social group for campus students. 

Collegiate 4-H is open to all college students who wish to support youth and the 4-H program. It is not necessary to have prior 4-H experience, only to have an interest in the 4-H ideals and in serving your community.

Collegiate 4-H clubs have been in existence since the early 1920's when college students on predominately agricultural campuses began to form to continue their 4-H experiences. However, often they were not referred to as collegiate 4-H clubs in the early days. As an example, the North Carolina State University Collegiate 4-H Club began as the 4-H Supper Club. The growth through the years has been demonstrated through our gradual movement toward our objectives and goals as a Collegiate 4-H "Service Oriented" Organization.  1/2 Page Flyer (PDF)

National Collegiate 4-H Website                 Western Region Collegiate 4-H Website

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How can I get it started in my area?

Any college student may create a collegiate 4-H club at their school.  Use the... California Collegiate 4-H Handbook (Word) (PDF)

Existing California Collegiate 4-H Clubs

    Constitution and By-laws (Word)
    Contact: Kyle Oliveira - kyleo1@hotmail.com - President

    Contact: Mike Scott - ssmbmike@gmail.com - President
    By-laws (Word)

Statewide Collegiate 4-H Coordinator
Steven Worker, State 4-H Program Representative
California 4-H Youth Development Program
University of California
DANR Building, One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616-8575
530-754-8519
smworker@ucdavis.edu