University of California 4-H Youth Development Program






		"The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program Engages Youth in Reaching Their Fullest Potential while Advancing the Field of Youth Development."

The 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Initiative combines non-formal education with hands-on inquiry-based learning, in a youth development context, to increase literacy and engage youth in improving their knowledge, skills and abilities in science, engineering and technology.

4-H SET combines the strengths of 4-H non-formal experiential-based delivery modes and strong youth-adult partnerships to address SET content as defined by the National Science Education Standards. Read more.

Register for a Winter 2009, February 7 4-H SET Training!

4-H in your community ...

Ausaymas 2% Challenge Team

The Ausaymas 4-H Club of San Benito County tackled the need to feed the hungry in their county and across the country. In an inspired approach, club members asked the 2007 San Benito County Fair participants to donate 2% of their auctioned livestock to feed the hungry.
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Member Spotlight:
Hannah, Lockwood 4-H Club

This 11 year old girl from Monterey County has only been in California 4-H for 3 years, but during that time she has accomplished so much that she expects to earn her bronze star next year.
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Upcoming Events

1/16/2009
California Focus On-line Registration Due

1/16/2009
Washington Focus - 2nd payment due

1/23/2009 - 1/25/2009
CAL Conference (North Central Section)

1/30/2009 - 2/1/2009
LCORT Conference (South Central Section)

2/7/2009
Winter 4-H SET Training

2/7/2009
Citizenship Service-Learning Advisory Council Meeting