4-H Youth Development
COVID-19 Update
In accordance with official guidance issued by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, please be advised that all in-person 4-H activities are CANCELLED until at least April 30th. This includes any and all club meetings, project meetings, camps, events, etc.
Note that this is a fluid public health emergency. The order of cancellation may be extended beyond April 30th, depending on the assessments of both the University and public health experts.
While physical meetings and other gatherings are prohibited at this time, we encourage all 4-H clubs and groups to utilize virtual resources in order to maintain education and community cohesion during this trying time. Here are a couple of links to on-line projects and activities:
http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_Project_Resources/
http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Online_4-H_Project_Resources/
Welcome! Here in Kern County we have more than 30 different 4-H Clubs, with almost 1000 youth, and more than 200 adult volunteer leaders! There are clubs spread throughout our county, as well as an active outreach program, so chances are there is a club or program that will be perfect for you.
If you are interested in becoming a 4-H Adult Volunteer, please go to this page and follow the instructions. Once you have completed step 2, you will be sent an email with additional instructions. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 661-868-6200.
A UC 4-H Handbook for Families was developed to help explain the events, awards, and other items specific to the program. An English version can be found at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/UC4-H/files/271860.pdf. A Spanish version is located at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/UC4-H/files/284570.pdf.
For more information on projects offered in California 4-H, follow this link to the State 4-H Project Sheets page: Project Sheets
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When feasible, all efforts are to be made to encourage and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in 4-H Youth Development Program activities. Individuals who need to request an ADA accommodation in order to participate in 4-H sponsored events and activities can complete a 4-H ADA Accommodation Request Form and return to the 4-H YDP staff.
**Any meetings that are located at the UCCE Kern County office are handicap accessible 
Upcoming 4-H Events...
| Event Name | Date |
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| Kern County 4-H Presentation Day ZOOM Webinar | 4/25/2020 |
| Kern County Horse Show #3 | 5/23/2020 |
| Kern County 4-H Medal Testing | 5/26/2020 |
| Kern County Horse Show #4 | 6/20/2020 |
| Kern County 4-H Final Medal Testing | 6/23/2020 |
Click here to download the Kern County 4-H Calendar for 2019-2020.
(Last Updated: 9/17/2019 - this is the most current revision.)