Leadership

Whether you’re brushing up on skills, diving into a new project, or planning the ultimate club meeting, we’ve got you covered. We want to provide you with as much 4-H—tools, tips, and resources to help you grow, lead, and make the most of your 4-H adventure.Let’s make this season one to remember—full of…

4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Committees4-H SNAC (Student Nutrition Advisory Council) Clubs are student-led 4-H clubs that promote leadership skills that focus on healthy living, nutrition, physical activity, cooking, and public speaking.4-H SNAC Club is a way to integrate positive youth development and…

Youth Leadership Committee Join the HI 4-H Committee!Are you ready to make a difference in your 4-H community? Be part of the HI 4-H Committee and help plan fun countywide social events that bring clubs together! Support key programs like Exhibit Day and Presentation Day, and be part of the team…

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.

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.

The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class is now open. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.

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…

Each county in the UCCE Central Sierra Multi-County Partnership (MCP) offers a variety of youth development experiences. To find out what is going on in your 4-H community, locate your county below. For information about youth and adult membership opportunities, see Joining 4-H.

Creative expression includes all the different ways you can express yourself: Visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography) Performing arts (dance, theater, music, presentations) Literary arts (writing, poetry, storytelling) Crafts (handmade objects, textiles, pottery) Digital arts (graphi...