4-H Youth Development Program
Index of Pages
- Table of Content
- Inspiring Video from 4-H Community
- Join 4-H Today!
- General Information on 4-H program
- 4-H Events, Parades & Conferences
- Presentation Day
- Online 4-H Project Resources
- Project Proficiencies
- County Council
- Committees
- 4-H County Calendar
- Local Fairs Information
- Incentives & Recognition
- Record Books
- Forms
- Resources
- 4-H Updates & Newsletters
Going Beyond Ready
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
Up coming 4-H Events:
- LEAP (Leadership Engagement with Awesome People)
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We have been invited to participate with other 4-H counties. Come meet other 4-H leaders from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, San Francisco & Santa Clara. Highly encourage leaders to sign up to participate in this event.
- Saturday, January 11, 2025
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- Chabot College
- 25555 Hesperian Blvd
- Hayward, CA 94545
- Checkin 9:15 am to 9:30 am
- Lunch & Snack provided
- Must pre-register
- Child Care Day Camp
- Activities provided with pre-registration, ages 5-13
- Register online:
- Adult Registration
- Day Camp Counselor (14-18) registration
- Visit the LEAP Website to learn more about
- 4-H Treasurer officer & adviser workshop
- Mandatory meeting for all club treasurer & advisers
- Training to help all the treasurer understand the role of club officer treasurer as well as give them the tools to be successful.
- Date January 18, 2025
- Location: Hollister Veterans Building
- Upstairs
- 649 San Benito St, Hollister
- Time: 10 am to noon
- Registration due by January 10, 2025
4-H equips kids with essential life skills, confidence, and a deep sense of belonging through epic hands-on learning experiences.
4-H Council Meeting
4th Monday of the month
November 25, 2024 -meeting is CANCELED
San Benito County 4-H Program
2024-2025
4-H registration fee
$67.00 per youth member
Adult volunteers enrollment fee is covered by 4-H council.
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.
Join today and start your 4-H youth and family adventure by registering with a 4-H club of your choose on line at ZSuite (4-H registration system) for more information visit the "Join Today tab".
Our physical Office is open:
Monday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 
4-H staff in the physical office.
3228 Southside Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
Santa Cruz office:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Contact 4-H Program:
Julie Katawicz jkatawicz@ucanr.edu
office (831) 637-5346 x102
mobile: 831-205-3180
Additional staff Contact information:
County Director & Livestock & Natural Resources:
Devii Rao
drorao@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x103
mobile (831) 205-3125
Fire Advisor:
Barb Satink Wolfson
bsatinkwolfson@ucanr.edu or office (831) 637-5346 x 104
Administrative Issues:
Jennifer Gomer
jkgomer@ucanr.edu office (831) 637-5346 x105
mobile (408) 825-4455