The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. UC Cooperative Extension is responsible for administering the Humboldt County 4-H program.
Enroll in 4-H
Visit our 4-H Enrollment page to learn more about enrolling youth in 4-H. The 4-H Volunteer Opportunities page will lead you to what to do if you're a new 4-H adult volunteer or a returning 4-H adult volunteer.
Humboldt County 4-H Clubs and Projects
See the list of Humboldt 4-H Clubs and the projects that each club offers.
Yearly 4-H Events in Humboldt County
What events does 4-H hold each year in our county? Check out the Yearly 4-H Events page!
Humboldt County 4-H Management Team
4-H in California has a collaborative leadership structure where youth, volunteers, and 4-H professional staff work together to guide local 4-H programming. It is a crucial contributor to the success of the 4-H Youth Development Program. Would you or your child like to be part of this important group and help shape 4-H in Humboldt? Find out more on the Humboldt County 4-H Management Team page or call our office.
Humboldt County 4-H News, Updates, and Club Reports
4-H events, activities, updates and more happening in Humboldt County and beyond!
Ferndale 4-H Club Looking for Volunteers
Attention Ferndale 4-H supporters, friends, and alumni!
Ferndale 4-H is looking for volunteers to help lead projects which include:
- Rabbits
- Poultry
- Knitting/Crochet
- STEM Project
- Beef Cattle
Are you Interested in leading one of those projects? You will not be left on your own to figure things out. We can provide you with curriculum and help you with each step of becoming an approved 4-H Adult Volunteer. Please reach out to the county office, where we can provide you with what you need to start the 4-H Enrollment process and connect you with the Ferndale 4-H Community Club Leaders today! Call us at 707-445-7351 or email Kaylin, our Humboldt Community Education Specialist.
Save the Date - Shooting Sports Instructor Meeting
ALL Shooting Sports Instructors - Save the Date
April 11-12, 2026
5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA
9 AM - 5 PM Saturday - 9 AM - 1 PM Sunday
Please plan on attending one of these REQUIRED meetings. To remain in compliance with National 4-H Shooting Sports minimum standards which we have adopted in California, 4-H Shooting Sports instructors must be recertified every 5 years.
More information will be sent soon, including registration and lodging options. There will be a $40 registration fee charged to cover range fees, supplies, snacks, drinks, and lunch on both days. We suggest checking with your club and county to help with covering the cost of your travel, lodging and incidentals that you incur.
Meeting Topics
- Fundraising and fund development to support your projects
- UC and 4-H Risk Management updates
- Integrating STEM activities in your shooting sports projects
- 4-H Shooting Sports policies, minimum standards, and training
- Stop the Bleed certification
- Discussing the hard stuff: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
- Range time and breakout sessions with instructors by discipline
4-H Policy Update
4-H Policy Resource Update
The 2025-2026 4-H Youth Code of Conduct, the Parent, Legal Guardian, Adult Participant Code of Conduct and the 4-H Adult Volunteer Code of Conduct have been revised. The documents have been revised to expand expectations for respectful conduct, conflict resolution, to align to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Principles of Community, and further clarify prohibited behaviors in the program for the safety of all while participating in California 4-H. The revised documents are to be used going forward during the 2025-2026 4-H program year.