4-H Youth Development Program

Up coming 4-H Events:

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

• San Benito Heritage Hog application 
• Santa Cruz Heritage Hog application 

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• June 8th - 4-H Spring Fair 
  • Location: Ag History project at Santa Cruz Fairgrounds
  • Open to public 11 am to 3 pm 
  • 4-Her's set up 9:30 am 
  • Baking Contest registration
  • Poultry Fun Day registration 
  • Rabbit Fun Day registration
  • Flyer
• June 23rd - June 27th - 4-H Summer camp
  • registration due by May 15th 
  • register at ucanr.edu/camp24
  • 4-H council will pay registration for all 4-H youth with ACTIVE STATUS in our San Benito 4-H program.
  • Flyer
• July 25th - 28th SLC (State Leadership Conference) 
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• Senior Members Ages 14-19: July 25-28, 2024, $379
  Intermediate Ages 11-13: July 26-28, 2024, $279

  • June 25 at 11:45 PM: Fee increases by $50
  • July 9 at 11:45 PM: Fee increases by $50
  • July 16 at 11:45 PM: Fee increases by $100
• Location: UC Davis
• Before you register, please review the registration checklist. 
  • Financial assistance information. 
• Registration here. 
•  For more information visit the 4-H SLC site

• July 26th- 28th Project Leader Clinic at UC Davis
  • All 4-H leader are welcome to attend this clinic

• • Registration

• July 27th Hollister 150th Celebration
  • Location: County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Hwy, Tres Pinos
  • Time 9:00 to 9:30 am set up of 4-H booth
  • Open to public 10 am to 6 pm
  • 4-H Club members to participate in the county 4-H booth 
    • Sign up form 
    • Animal release form (must be completed if you are participating with your animals) 
      • email the completed form to jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

See flyer for more details 

4-H Council Meeting

4th Monday of the month 

San Benito County 4-H Program

4-H Club information 

Join 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. 

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

Remote: 

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