WHAT IS MARIN 4-H?
The Marin County 4-H program, established in 1926, helps youth, ages 5-19, reach their fullest potential as competent, confident individuals who contribute to and are connected with their communities.
In 4-H programs, youth serve in leadership roles where they set goals, develop plans, complete projects, and reflect on their experiences. Youth are encouraged to discover their passions, adopt a growth mindset, practice self-reflection and set goals. 4-H projects and programs are focused around civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
There are four ways youth can participate in 4-H Programs in Marin County. You can join one or more 4-H delivery modes:
4-H Projects: 4-H Programs that offer projects around Marin County. You can join a project and meet engage in community building and leadership activities.
4-H Overnight Camps: Summer camp programs that offer two different week-long residential camp programs. Overnight Camps are offered in June and July.
HOW TO ENROLL IN 4-H?
STEP ONE
Find a project, or projects, that interest you for 2024-2025
Marin 4-H Project Catalog 2024
There are no residency restrictions in Marin 4-H. For example, if you live in Marin City, you can attend a club in San Rafael.
STEP TWO
Enroll in the project and pay the enrollment fee by completing the Project Selection Form.
Marin 4-H Project Selection Form
STEP THREE
Complete your Zsuite Enrollment
Need Help? Checkout the Zsuite Enrollment Help Sheet
STEP FOUR
The 4-H Office or project leader will contact you with all of the details about your project, or projects (Meeting address, project leader name, etc.).
WHERE DOES 4-H TAKE PLACE?
4-H Programs take place in nearly every city in Marin County. Some 4-H Programs meet in homes, farms/ranches, and businesses. Other programs meet at schools, and the 4-H office in Novato.
HOW MUCH DOES 4-H COST?
The 4-H Youth Membership Fee for 2024-2025 is $75.00
The enrollment fee allows a member to participate in all 4-H delivery modes. However, there are additional project and/or event fees required to participate in certain projects/events.
For example, overnight summer camp has an additional project fee.
Club leaders/4-H staff can provide additional information on specific project/event fees.
Fee waivers are available upon request.
WHY 4-H?
HISTORY
For more than 100 years, 4-H has provided youth with educational programs to promote personal growth and spark new interests.
These programs are led by passionate volunteers and 4-H professionals who provide a positive learning environment and develop partnerships with you to nurture leadership skills among 4-H members.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
We strive to create an atmosphere where youth are able to explore knowledge, share ideas, grow skills, and find their passion. Research shows that when youth are engaged and self-direct their own learning, their learning is optimized.
LASTING IMPACT
For more than 10 years, 4-H has partnered with Tufts University to study the effectiveness of its youth development programs.
4-H Study of Positive Youth Development is a longitudinal study that began in 2002 and was repeated annually for eight years, surveying more than 7,000 adolescents from diverse backgrounds across 42 U.S. states.
The study showed that positive impacts from 4-H Programs lasted long after the youth graduated from 4-H.
When compared to non 4-H members, 4-Hers reported increased leadership and public speaking skills, increased likelihood to attend higher education institutions, and increased interest in in STEM programs/careers.
Questions? Contact Us!
Kayla Gulick
4-H Program Coordinator
415-473-2641