Sectional 4-H Youth Conferences

Each of the four sections of California has an annual teen conference. These conferences have fun recreation and social activities to allow 4-H members to network with those outside their region, while also engaging in many learning opportunities and workshops on topics such as leadership, public speaking, citizenship, and more.

Sponsored by the Sectional 4-H Leaders' Council of the respective Section

North: Why Help Youth (WHY)

For counties: Butte, Glenn, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, Colusa, Sutter-Yuba, Placer, Nevada, Plumas-Sierra, Lassen, Tehama, Trinity, Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou, Inyo-Mono.  

No conference will be held in 2008.

North Central: Creating a Leader (CAL)

For counties: Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Amador, El Dorado.

19th annual C.A.L. Conference
Walker Creek Ranch
January 23, 24, and 25, 2009
$140.00

Introduction Letter to County 4-H Staff (Word) (PDF)
Introduction Letter to Youth Participants (Word) (PDF)
Registration Materials (Word) (PDF)

C.A.L. is a sectional 4-H event and members from all North Central Section counties are encouraged to attend. Participants share their knowledge, exchange ideas and information, and have the chance to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Each attendee is expected to participate fully.

South Central: Leadership Conference of Regional Teens (LCORT)

For counties: Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Kern, Kings, Tulare, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Tuolumne.

To define and develop your leadership abilities.  To have an opportunity to meet and share ideas with other youth your age.  To expand your perspective on the world around you and to have an enjoyable time.

January 30 - February 1, 2009
Wonder Valley Ranch, Sanger, CA
7th - 9th grade 4-Hers
$95.00
"4-Hers to the Rescue!  Find Your Inner Super Hero!"

Youth Application (Word) (PDF)
Adult Application (Word) (PDF)

South: Teen Involvement Conference (TIC)

For counties: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Imperial.

January 16-18, 2009
Pathfinder Ranch
High School 4-H members
"Fast Track To Leadership"
$95.00

2009 TIC Registration Forms (Word)(PDF)