4-H Youth Development Program

4-H is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) which is a collaboration between Federal, State, and County governments.  Each County maintains a Cooperative Extension office with 4-H staff who conduct research and extend knowledge in their areas of expertise.  The 4-H youth development staff work with volunteers to deliver the 4-H program in our county.

4-H is an educational program to assist youth in their development by

• Providing learn-by-doing educational experiences.
• Developing skills that benefit youth through out life.
• Strengthening families and communities.
• Fostering leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults.
• Building partnerships for programming and funding.
• Using research-based knowledge from the land-grant university system.

The 4-H program purpose is achieved through the development and support of leadership teams of staff, volunteers, youth, and others who organize and conduct educational project experiences in community and family settings.

Find comprehensive information and resources from the State Office here:

State of California 4-H Resource Center