Sonoma 4-H Program

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Required Safety Practices from UC Cooperative Extension
UC Cooperative Extension will permit resuming in-person activities with five basic protocols. 4-H adult volunteers must ensure these safety standards are implemented at all 4-H functions. 

1. Youth and adults shall not participate in any in-person 4-H activities if sick (displaying symptoms including: frequent cough, fever, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, recent loss of taste or smell). Youth and adults shall not participate if someone they have been in contact with has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
2. No 4-H meetings, gatherings, events may be held with more than 10 persons (indoor or outdoor).
3. Participants must always maintain six feet of distance between people.
4. All participants must wear face coverings (cloth or paper masks, cloth bandanas, etc.). Meeting host must have a small supply to provide upon request. 
5. The meeting host must maintain sanitary practices, including frequent cleaning and disinfecting of tables, chairs, and equipment, wash hands often, and use hand sanitizer. The meeting host must ensure hand washing facilities (soap and hot water), hand sanitizer, and tissues are available to all participants. Hand sanitizer, must be available at or near the entrance of the facility. The meeting host must also ensure that all meeting spaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after use, and ensure adequate personnel and materials to maintain the required cleaning protocols. Do not use locations (such as private homes, churches, community centers), if pre- and post- event/meeting sanitization cannot be ensured. When possible, use of outdoor venues, which can be safer for in-person meetings. Disinfect all high-contact surfaces frequently (before and after meeting/activity). Disinfecting wipes must be available.  

What is 4-H?

The Sonoma County 4-H program, established in 1926, helps young people, 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 citizenship, healthy living, and STEM.

Using an experiential educational model, 4-H helps youth develop essential skills that they will use throughout their lives, such as identifying and nurturing interests, desiring knowledge, setting goals, self-reflection, adapting to new situations, communicating, and responding to the needs of others.