Santa Cruz County

4-H Community Club Program

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Upcoming events: 

  • 2nd Saturday event 
    • Ag History Project
    • Location: Ag History Project at Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
    • Time: 11 am to 3 pm
    • Event Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month
    • Free event with actives - Family fun 
  • 4-H Presentation Day
  • VMO Meeting - February 15, 2026
    • Open to all 4-H leaders & youth
    • Date: February 15, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Location: 4-H office 500 Westridge Dr, Watsonville
      • Drive to the back of the parking lot
      • 4-H office door is next to the Weights & Measures garage door
  • 4-H State & 4-H National events 
Santa Cruz County 4-H Program
Going Beyond Ready 4H

4-H helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners.

For our youth the road ahead may be challenging, yet 4-H'ers are succeeding. Data shows that compared to their peers they're:

  • 2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader
  • 3x more likely to participate in community service
  • 2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose

*Tufts University longitudinal study of Positive Youth Development, 2021

Join 4-H youth program year round!

4-H equips kids with essential life skills, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging through epic hands-on learning experiences.

Join today and start your 4-H youth and family adventure by registering with a 4-H club of your choose.

Ages 5 to 18 years old

2025- 2026 4-H registration fees

$80.00 per youth member

$35.00 per adult volunteers  

Come check out the 4-H clubs in our county today.

Contact the 4-H program office for more information by 

email: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu or phone 831-205-3180.

For more information go to the tab "Joining 4-H Today" 

4-H offers youth limitless opportunity for friendship, growth, fun, and life skills.  By engaging youth and adults in a meaningful partnerships, 4-H helps youth to reach their full potential as competent, confident, leaders of character who contribute and are connected to their communities.  To learn more about what the 4-H program has to offer our youth, check out the 4-H New Family Handbook.

4-H office:

Our main office is open on Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for assistance. 

4-H staff office hours Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 4:30 pm. 

4-H office address: 500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville

Please make an appointment with Julie Katawicz if you need assistance at the 4-H office. 

Julie Katawicz - 4-H Program Rep contact: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu phone (831) 205-3180