4-H Grows True Leaders

4-H teaches you skills for life

Achieve a broad understanding of the meaning of leadership and the qualities of a leader while practicing these skills:

• Identify problems and develop action plans to solve them
• Acquire teamwork and group building skills
• Assume responsibility for actions and follow through on goals
• Improve written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

You can gain self-confidence and practice self-reflection in a safe environment. Youth-adult partnerships support you as you practice leadership skills.

Leadership opportunities in 4-H:

• Be a youth mentor or tutor
• Join club, county, or state committees
• Organize, implement, and evaluate community service projects
• Be active in 4-H clubs as a junior or teen leader
• Serve as a camp counselor
• Lead your club as a Club Officer
• Attend leadership conferences and trainings
• Apply to be on a State Advisory Committee or the California 4-H Management Board
• And many more!