Civic Engagement

Event

CA 4-H State Field Day

May 17 2025

Sprout into the 4-H'er you were meant to beParticipate in State level contestsConnect with 4-H'ers from across the stateLearn new things at the interactive boothsGet inspired by other contest participantsContinue making the best better in your 4-H career.State Level CompetitionsCompetitions are open to ages…
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Events

California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels.
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Primary Projects

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.
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Citizenship Washington Focus

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Join California 4-H members from across the state at Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), the leading civic engagement program for high school youth.
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National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, nation and world.
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Leadership

You have many opportunities to develop and improve your leadership skills in 4-H. Even Primary Members have opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in public speaking, project management, communication, team building, organization and negotiation. You can practice leadership skills in both…
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Civic Engagement

4-H civic engagement programs empower you to be a well-informed citizen who can actively engage in your community and the world. Civic Engagement projects help you learn about civic affairs, build decision-making skills and develop confidence to make a positive impact.
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Projects

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.
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