Mariposa County 4-H Council

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) creates supportive environments utilizing learn-by-doing educational experiences for culturally diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential. In support of this mission, the University of California 4-H YDP develops programs that:

• Are responsive to California's youth and families;
• Are inclusive and diverse;
• Are innovative and adaptable'
• Are accountable for action and resources;
• Are collaborative and team focused;
• Are honest, fair and equitable;
• Are respectful for the health and well-being of people, animals and the environment;
• Are evaluated regularly ad adjusted as needed to maintain effectiveness;
• Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults;
• Develop skills that benefit youth throughout life;
• Build Partnerships for programming and funding; and
• Use research-based knowledge and the Land Grant University System.

The 4-H organization includes Mariposa County 4-H Council and all subsidiary 4-H units (clubs). Through the 4-H organization, adult volunteers and University of California 4-H YDP staff work together to extend the 4-H YDP to the youth of the county, and to set and achieve the goals of the county 4-H YDP. At the local level, the University of California 4-H YDP staff and the county director have final authority to ensure that University of California policy and 4-H YDP core values are adhered to.