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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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Animal Science

4-H Animal Science not only includes raising an animal, but can also include learning new skills related to animals. The availability of Animal Science projects varies by club and county. Please check with your county 4-H office to see what kind of projects are available.
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STEAM

In 4-H, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Math! Our roots are in Agriculture, where science, technology, engineering and math all played a strong role in making California the top agricultural state in the United States. 4-H STEAM projects help you apply and learn about…
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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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About California 4-H

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) is open to all youth ages 5 to 18 in every county in California. California 4-H believes in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. California 4-H…
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Central Sierra 4-H Youth Development

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.
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4-H Water Wizards

4-H Water Wizards is a 12-week science education project teaching 4th-6th grade students about water and its importance to the planet. Delivered to children in after school settings, students participate in hands-on learning experiences that encourage inquiry, teach basic information about water, and develop…
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4-H Youth Experiences in Science (YES)

The 4-H YES curriculum is designed to foster inquiry and engage children ages 5 to 8 in the process of exploration. Young children are introduced to the formal scientific process by performing a variety of scientific tasks including observing, organizing, comparing and communicating. A cross-age teaching…
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