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Regional and State 4-H Opportunities

North Central: Creating a Leader (CAL)

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.

  • When: late January
  • Where: Walker Creek Ranch, Marin County
  • Who is in Charge: Youth Staff
  • Who to Contact: County Extension Office, State 4-H office or 4-H Website

 

State Leadership Conference (SLC)

The California 4-H State Conference is an opportunity for diverse groups of youth that are currently engaged in significant leadership and/or service learning activities to come together while further learning and developing their ability to make a positive impact on California’s communities. It is put on by the California State Ambassadors.

  • When: Early August
  • Where: Selected California State or UC Campus
  • Who is in Charge: California State Ambassadors
  • More Information: County Extension Office, State 4-H office, SLC Website

 

State Field Day

The State 4-H Field Day is an event for the entire family! 4-H members, siblings and parents can participate in numerous activities that take place during the event, held at UC Davis each year.  The event is open to all California 4-H members (any age), siblings, 4-H volunteers, and parents!

 

State 4-H Presentation Day

Pre-registration required

 

State 4-H Fashion Revue
Pre-registration required

 

State 4-H Plant Science Contest
Pre-registration required

 

State 4-H Interview Contest

Pre-registration required

  • Where: State Field Day
  • Who to Contact: County Extension Office, State Office, or Kelly Bishop at kellys4hemail@yahoo.com or (760) 791-7845

 

State 4-H Judging Contest

The objective of judging in the 4-H program is to help members grow in their ability to think, to reason, and to make logical and scientific judgments.  Judging is making choices and decisions.

  • Where: State Field Day
  • Who to Contact: County Extension Office, State Office, or Mary Ann Smith at 760-344-4048 or maryann.smith@imperial.edu

 

Non Competitive Events for the Whole Family!

 

California State Livestock Judging Contest  

This contest that serves as the California 4-H State Qualifier for the official National 4-H Livestock Judging competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

 

California Focus

California Focus is a unique 4-H citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, and simulations with outstanding speakers and visits to historical, cultural, and governmental sites.

 

State 4-H Leaders' Forum

  • Who: Adult Leaders
  • When: November
  • Where: Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA
  • More Information: County Extension Office, State Office, Cindy McIntosh, or SLF Website

 

State 4-H Incentives and Recognition

The purposes of incentives and recognition are: 1) To reinforce the motivation of 4-H members and volunteers to participate, create and achieve in 4-H Youth Development; and (2) To underscore a sense of belonging and being valued in the 4-H community.