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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the monthly community club meetings?

These are monthly club business meetings where our youth officers (they are all kids) run the meeting and exercise their leadership skills.  All families are encouraged to attend these meetings and you should try to attend at least one this year just to get the experience of seeing a business meeting.  They make motions to approve meeting minutes, treasurer reports, and other club business.  We also have guest speakers who talk about their careers, project presentations that give members the opportunity to do some public speaking, and recreation games and STEM activities.  This is also an opportunity to meet and socialize with other members and families in the Wildcat 4-H community who are not in your projects.

 

2. Do the enrollment fees go to the club?

No, the $150/youth enrollment fee goes to Contra Costa County 4-H and California 4-H.  These fees are used to pay for insurance, county & state administration staff, and county & state events and programs.  The Wildcat 4-H club is run on volunteer power and our income comes from our fundraisers.  All the project leaders and adult volunteers are parents of youth members who volunteer to run the projects and activities that we offer.  

 

3. What does 4-H stand for?

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health as explained in the 4-H pledge:

I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,

my HEART to greater loyalty,

my HANDS to larger service,

and my HEALTH to better living,

for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

4. What is a primary, junior, intermediate, and senior member?

Members are organized in divisions based on their age.  

- Primary Members: 5-8 years old

- Junior Member: 9-10 years old

- Intermediate Members: 11-13 years old

- Senior Members: 14-19 years old

5. What makes 4-H a youth development program?

The 4-H Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development (PYD) is based on research from Oregon State University. It shows that youth in 4-H programs with a high-quality, safe and caring environment will grow and thrive. Thriving youth can reach essential life goals.

4-H builds a foundation to support young people to grow and succeed. It includes four key building blocks:

  1. Helping Youth Discover Their Sparks – Giving youth a chance to explore what they love and are passionate about.

  2. Creating Quality Programs – Offering activities that make youth feel included and supported.

  3. Building Supportive Relationships – Connecting youth with caring mentors who encourage them, challenge them, and involve them in decisions.

  4. Youth are Engaged - Youth voice and choice is heard and acted upon with strong youth-adult partnerships as the foundation.

Find out more about 4-H Youth Development

https://ucanr.edu/program/university-california-4-h-youth-development-program/helping-youth-thrive

 

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