Welcome leaders!

Without volunteers like yourselves, the 4-H program would not be complete. This Page has tools which may prove helpful in your role in the 4-H Youth Development Program. 

To view the California 4-H Policy Manual, click here. 

"Letters to New Leaders" Listed here are "Letters to New Leaders" introducing, to you, the 4-H program and some resources that are available for your use: 

Letter 1: What is 4-H?   First letter in the "Letters to New Leaders" Series

Letter 2: Getting started with a 4-H project   Recruiting, Enrollment, dues, insurance, meetings and project materials are subjects covered in this issue.

Letter 3: Planning & Conducting 4-H Club Meetings   Setting goals and agendas, planning calendars, working with officers and committees, parent involvment and club activities are some of the subjects covered.

Letter 4: Leadership and Teaching Techniques   Leadership and Teaching Styles, tips for working with kids and "100 Ways to Say 'Very Good'"

Letter 5: 4-H Activities   Club activities, recognition activities ,4-H member divisions, county activities, sectional and state activities

Letter 6: 4-H Records and Achievement Programs   4-H Record Books, incentives and awards and achievment programs.

Letter 7: Opportunities for Leaders  Junior and Teen Leaders, opportunities at the county, sectional, state and national level, and resources for 4-H Leaders are discussed in the final letter of the series.

The following Presentation contains information about the needs of youth and the elements of youth development programs: Elements of Youth Developement   Here is a supporting handout: Elements of Youth Development Handout

This chart describes different approaches to Youth Development:  Approaches to Youth Development

For Community Club Leaders (CCL):

What Constitutes a 4-H Club? PowerPoint

CCL Handbook

4-H 101 The Basics of Starting 4-H Clubs