June 2024

4-H Update

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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

We hope you continue to stay connected to California 4-H, wherever your future takes you.

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Higher Education Scholarships

2024 Higher Education Scholarships

We celebrate the recipients of the 2023-2024 California 4-H Higher Education Scholarships.You all are dedicated and passionate about pursuing academic or vocational education at a higher level. See the stupendous recipients below.Dean...

Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications

Applications are now open for the 2025 California 4-H Higher Education Scholarships. If you are–or were– a California 4-H member when you received your high school diploma, you may qualify to apply for 4-H Higher Education scholarships to continue your education at accredited vocational schools, colleges, or universities.

Scholarship awards will be distributed in early 2025. Learn about application requirements on the Scholarships page on the Resource Center. Applications are due September 9, 2024.

Apply to State Advisory Committees

Make an Impact in 4-H: Join a State Advisory Committee

State Advisory Committee applications are open until June 14. 4-H Members are highly encouraged to apply! Your opinion makes a difference. Advisory Committees are made up of 4-H members, volunteers, staff and community members.

See committee descriptions and details on the Advisory Committee page.

Increase Civic Engagement in your County

Are you ready to improve Civic Engagement opportunities in your county?

Take the Civic Engagement Needs Assessment Survey
Sign up for the webinars hosted by the Civic Engagement Advisory Committee
Civic Engagement Academy , Wed, June 12, 2024- 6:30pm-7:15pm
Be at the forefront by bringing the dynamic Civic Engagement Academy to your county as a county-wide project. Sign ups
Civics & Society Institute, Wed, Aug 21, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Learn about three innovative state projects for members ages 11-19. Explore civic participation, societal impact and leadership development. Sign up for webinar
Save the date for a Town Hall for Senior 4-H Members, Sat, October 5, 2024 2:00pm-5:00pm

Take the Civic Engagement Needs Assessment Survey

Your survey responses will help the Civic Engagement Advisory Committee better support 4-H youth to be civically engaged.

Webinar: Civic Engagement Academy

Wed, June 12, 2024- 6:30pm-7:15pm

Be at the forefront by bringing the dynamic Civic Engagement Academy to your county as a county-wide project. Sign up

Webinar: Civics & Society Institute

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Learn about three innovative state projects for members ages 11-19. Explore civic participation, societal impact and leadership development. Sign up for webinar

2023-2024 Golden Clover Awardees

The CA 4-H Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. This 4-H year, we awarded nine awards to youth, adults,...

Nominations are open for 2024 Golden Clover awards

The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program.

Nominate 4-H members, volunteers, groups and staff for a Golden Clover Award. Learn about the different categories and nomination requirements on the Golden Clover Awards page on the Resource Center. Nominations are open until September 9, 2024.

Ventura County 4-H'ers Take Avian Bowl State Title

The 2024 Avian Bowl 4-H State Qualifier Contest was held during the Greater Society of Poultry Fanciers' Show at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 24, 2024.The 2024 Avian Bowl State Champion Team is led by Zuzu H., Ean R., Samuel B.,...

Highlights from UC Davis CAES Field Day

Ten 4-H counties participated in the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The 4-H teams competed in contests on Vet Science and Light Horse Judging, as well as the State Qualifier for 4-H Livestock Judging.

Read more on the California 4-H Grown blog:

https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=59899

4-H Highlights from the UC Davis CA&ES Field Day

Beekeeping Essay State Winner

Congratulations, Raina Gonzalez, State Winner, American Beekeeping Federation 4-H Essay Contest!

Ten essays were submitted—an 800% increase over recent years. We hope this is an indication that there is an interest in helping the pollinators! The evaluators determined that Raina’s essay was the most comprehensive and well-cited. Read the winning essay.

4-H Enrollment System Rollover

This is a reminder that families and volunteers will no longer be able to self-enroll in ZSuite on June 21st at 12pm. We anticipate family and volunteers regaining the ability to self-enroll by July 18th.

Families are encouraged to delay re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 program year until the system is open for self-enrollment after July 18, 2024.

If enrollment or re-enrollment is necessary during the interim period the systems are offline, your county staff will work with you to complete the enrollment process.

Please note

Any early enrollments into ZSuite before the official opening of the will be deleted. All dates listed are subject to change based on our vendor and UC ANR 4-H needs. Any changes will be broadly communicated by the State 4-H Office.

Calling all 4-H Project Leaders!

Join us at UC Davis July 26-28 for the 4-H Project Leader Clinic! Sharpen your skills, learn new strategies, and connect with peers. Visit our event site to learn more and register to be part of this amazing opportunity to grow as a 4-H leader!

Project Leader Webinar Series

The Project Leader Webinar series has engaged 80 volunteers from 30 counties! Read the California 4-H Grown blog post by Steven Worker to learn more about this series. It will be offered again this fall, on Wednesdays in September. Registration is now open! Register Now.

Blog

Preparing 4-H Volunteer Educators as Project Leaders

Guidebook and workshop series helps 4-H project leaders learn about their roles, responsibilities, lesson planning, making learning engaging, and working with youth leaders.California 4-H relies on and recognizes adult 4-H volunteer educators who...

Fall Project Leader Webinar Series

The series will be offered again this fall, on Wednesdays in September. Registration is now open! Register Now.

DG Colt Challenge Update

This is the 5th year of the DG Colt Challenge! The 2024 Colt Challenge competition will be held June 22nd in Alturas, CA. Read the blog post by Laura Snell for an update of this year's activities and watch the videos of the winners for the video challenge.

Third Place Olivia and Chili, San Luis Obispo County – Creston 4-H Club
Second Place Gracelyn and Wren, Shasta County – Foothill High School FFA
First Place Merideth and Cosmo, San Diego County – Surfside 4-H

Mustang Camp

June 28-29th in Susanville

2024 DG Colt Challenge Update

Hello All,I just wanted to give a little update on the 2024 DG Colt Challenge. This is our fifth year completing this program. There are 19 youth from 14 counties in California and Southern Oregon. This year's challenge is open to new 2024...