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4-H opened the door for young people to learn leadership skills and revolutionized how youth connected to practical, hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom.

Since 4-H began more than 110 years ago, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. The 4-H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills needed to be proactive forces in their communities and develop ideas for a more innovative economy.

Up Coming 4-H Events

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Welcome to 4-H Event, March 29th at Live Oak Grange

Information on 4-H to new families in 4-H and interested in 4-H
Event starts at 6:30 pm followed by pizza and movie
Open to the community

Pizza & Movie Night, March 29th at Live Oak Grange

Lead by 4-H teen leadership team
We will be showing a movie, pop corn, pizza and water.
Starting at 7 pm
Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on for the movie

4-H Spring Fair, Day on the farm at Ag History, Santa Cruz Fair Ground

4-Her in action with a mini fair for the public
- Hosting rabbits
- Poultry show
- Fashion Revue show
  - Out fits made by 4-Hers
- Baking contest and Bake Sale
- Petting Zoo
- Crafts for all ages
Events at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds at Ag History "Day on the farm event"
11 am to 3 pm
Open to the community. Come join the fun!

NEW - Physics Lab class in Disneyland

May 26th physics lab in Disneyland at California Advantures.
Offering 2 lab classes
- 3rd to 6th graders.
- 6th to 12th graders.
We are including a two day hopper pass to the park with registration fee. You may arrive before the event to use the passes.
Families are responsible for transportation and hotel.
We have reserved a block of rooms for families at Desert Inn & Suites.
Registration: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26778
Disneyland Physics Event Flier
4-H membership is required to participate in this 4-H event. Join Today!

4-H Summer Camp

Camp dates: July 26th -29th
Camp Loma in Santa Cruz mountains
An amazing experience for all ages.
Registration: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/Camps_-_Conferences/
4-H membership is required to participate in this 4-H event. Join Today!
Interested in camp councilor - Summer Camp Planning Committees : member secure sign-up or Guest sign-up (no login required) Next meeting is March 1st at 6:30 pm in Soquel. Email:

sc4hsummercamp@gmail.com for directions to the meeting.

You will find more details and registration under Events and Conferences. 4-H membership is required for some of the events but many events are open to the public!

4-H Community Club Program

Whether youth participate in clubs, after school programs, day camps, or in other program settings, the 4-H Youth Development Program's mission and
goals remain the same... to help youth develop to their full potential! 4-H Youth Development is a non-formal educational youth program, conducted
by the University of California Cooperative Extension.

The purpose of 4-H Youth Development is to help diverse young people discover and develop their potential and grow into competent, contributing, and caring citizens. Learn by doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people enhance their leadership abilities and develop a wide range of other life skills.

WHY: leadership/citizenship development; life skills education; strengthening youth-families-communities; advancing the field of youth development

HOW: experiential education ("learn by doing"); bridging research and practice; building partnerships for programming and funding; cross-age learning and teaching; youth-adult partnerships

WHERE: school enrichment programs; community clubs; special interest projects and programs; school-aged child care; camp experiences; independent study; distance learning.