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4-H Youth Development Program

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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:

  • Wreaths Across America 
    • Sponsor a wreath today 

       

    • Youth and families can also be part of the placing of the wreaths on the fallen solider in our cemeteries.  Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more details on volunteering. 
    • link to donate: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CA0158P

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

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4-H Council Meeting

4th Monday of the month 

No meeting in July, September, December
up stair at Vet's Building
7pm council meeting

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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 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". 

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Our physical Office is open: 

Monday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm       

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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

2024

4-H Senior Awards

$16,900 in Scholarships

Sponsored by
San Benito 4-H Council &
Scholarship Donors 
 
Georgia Wapple Frazier Scholarship Awarded to:
4-year scholarship
($1000/year – $4000 total)
Awarded to: 
 
Blake Ambercrombie - Santa Ana 4-H club
                           
John W. & Caroline Ricotti 
4-H Memorial Scholarship
$2000 Awarded to: 
 
Colton Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
 
4-H Memorial Scholarship
$1000 Awarded to: 
 
Owynn Butler - Union 4-H club
                                           
Bank On Us -4-H Scholarships 
$400 to $3500 Awarded to:
 
Blake Abercrombie - Santa Ana 4-H club
Colton Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
Kailey Borland - Bitterwater 4-H club
Owynn Butler - Union 4-H club
Samantha Simmons - Santa Ana 4-H Club
Trevor Wright - Cienega 4-H club 
 
We are honored to award the 4-H scholarships to our graduating high school senior 4-H members with 4-H scholarships.  We Thank you for the many years of dedication, hard work and community service in our 4-H program and community.  We wish you the best in your future.