4-H, the largest youth development organization in the nation, helps young people reach their full potential as competent, confident leaders who are connected to and contribute to their communities. Kings County 4-H welcomes youth ages 5 to 18 and adult volunteers to join and be part of our program.
In UC 4-H, youth find their spark, build real world skills, and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. No matter their interests, 4-H gives young people the skills they need to thrive and succeed. 4-H projects and programs focus on agriculture, STEM, leadership, healthy living, and civic engagement.
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Upcoming Events
Ignite by 4-H - March 25-29, 2026
- For four days, teens from all over the country come to D.C. to collaborate, connect, and cultivate a passion for expanding their minds and their world – becoming resilient and ready for everything life has to offer. Teens will immerse themselves in hands-on workshops, experiences, activities in their key programming track of AgriScience, Animal Science, Community Accelerators, CWF @ Ignite, Healthy Living (featuring soccer), or STEM to continue to find their spark. With the addition of public speaking, career and life readiness, and presentation workshops, teens will be able to apply what they learn to their own lives and take a step forward to become Beyond Ready for the future.
Regional Presentation Day - April 1-2, 2026
- Region 10 Presentation Day will be held at the UCCE Fresno Office on April 1st and 2nd from 4 pm to 7 pm. Kings County 4-H'ers who earned a gold or blue award at Kings County 4-H Presentation Day are eligible to enter the contest. 4-H'ers who earn a gold or blue at the regional level are eligible to compete at CA 4-H State Filed Day May 23rd at UC Davis.
Fashion Revue - April 25, 2026
- Kings County 4-H will be holding its own Fashion Revue this year on April 21st in Hanford, CA. At Fashion Revue youth will construct or repurpose an outfit for competitive evaluation in one of several categories, model their ensemble with chosen accessories for a "Total Look", apply their knowledge and skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) through the operation and programming of sewing equipment, sewing tools, and identification of materials and their characteristics, learn the application of various art techniques which include, but are not limited to, mixing and combining materials/chemicals for use in outfit designs, and have an opportunity to qualify for State & National 4-H Fashion Revue Contests. More information and online entries coming soon.
Kings County 4-H Leaders Council
All Kings County 4-H parents, adult volunteers, and senior youth members are encouraged to join us at the next Leaders Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th @ 6:30 pm in the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Kings County Multi-Purpose Room.
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Kings County 4-H Office
UCCE Kings
680 N. Campus Drive Suite A
Hanford, CA 93230
559-852-2730
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kings County 4-H Staff
Cayci Hill
4-H Community Education Specialist
559-852-2743
cdahill@ucanr.edu
Shelley Magana
4-H Regional Program Coordinator (Region 10: Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Kern, Inyo-Mono Counties)
559-684-3300
smagana@ucanr.edu
