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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.

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4-H Annual Pancake Breakfast 

Support the 4-H youth on April 14th while enjoying a delicious breakfast with pancakes, eggs, fruit, potatoes, juice, coffee or tea. 

April 14th

Veteran Hall

7 am to noon

$10 per ticket 

Purchase your ticket in advance from a 4-H youth, 4-H office (3228 Southside Rd, Hollister) or call (831) 205-3180 

At the door day of the event 

  • Sponsorship is available with advertisement at the event. Several levels of sponsorship available.  Contact Allison at silvaalli21@aol.com. 
  • Flyer

All proceeds support the 4-H community clubs in our program. The youth use the funds for club actives and community service.

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  • April 14th - 4-H Annual Pancake Breakfast event
    • Vets Hall 7 am - noon
    • Purchase tickets in advance from your local 4-H member or 4-H office- (Monday only)
    • Purchase tickets on the day of the event at the door
  • April 20th - Self Defense Class
    • Post Cards were mailed out with details
    • email Gianna Gastello for more details at kgnino97@yahoo.com 
  • April 21st - Horse Showmanship clinic & Tack sale
    • Location at Bolado Park
    • See the flyer for more details
  • May 5th - Record book workshop
    • Vets Hall upstairs 
    • New record book program
    • Time 11 am - 3 pm
    • Registration due April 30th
  • June 8th - 4-H Spring Fair 
  • 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
  • Late July (TBD) SLC (State Leadership Conference) 
    • More details to come.  

See flyer for more details 

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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

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

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: 

David Gonzalves 

dgonzalves@ucanr.edu or mobile (831) 392-5916

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

4-h kids

2023
4-H Senior Awards
$20,200 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: 
Christine Gastello  - Cienega 4-H club
                           
JOHN W. & CAROLINA RICOTTI 
4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 Awarded to: 
 
Grace Gastello - Cienega 4-H club 
 
4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1000 Awarded to: 
 
Hannah Salinas - Santa Ana 4-H club
Elena Nino - Cienega 4-H club 
                                           
Bank On Us -4-H Scholarships 
$400 to $3500 Awarded to:
 
Gemma Mahler - San Juan 4-H club
Grace Gastello - Cienega 4-H club
Christine Gastello - Cienega 4-H club
Elena Nino - Cienega 4-H club
Isabella Espinoza - Sunnyslope 4-H club
Hannah Salinas - Santa Ana 4-H club
Donnobhain Haertel - San Juan 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.