Sonoma 4-H Program

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Updated January 27, 2021

The California State Regional Stay at Home Order issued in December has been lifted. Under the "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" guidelines, Sonoma County is are currently in the "Purple Tier." This means that Sonoma County 4-H programs can meet virtually and have the opportunity to meet in person after attending virtual training sessions offered by 4-H staff.

Sonoma County 4-H club & project groups may resume outdoor in-person meetings as long as they adhere to the following the Sonoma County -- COVID-19 Safety Protocol Checklist For 4-H Adult Volunteers. Before any in-person meetings take place, all volunteers must attend a virtual training session led by the 4-H staff. Gain access the meeting's recording by completing this SURVEY

• UPDATED Sonoma County 4-H Guidelines to Resume In-Person Programming
• COVID-19 Safety Protocol Checklist For 4-H Adult Volunteers
• Virtual Toolbox: In-person meeting resources
• UC ANR Symptom Survey for Meeting Participants
• Understanding COVID 19 Symptoms
• Universal Face Coverings Required for All Meetings
• In-Person Meeting Safety Guidelines Poster
• Daily Attendance Log for In-Person Meetings

We know our 4-H programs will look different this year, outside our familiar routines, and require us to adapt to new technologies and modalities of learning. 

We invite you to join us, because together we may continue the rich tradition of 4-H by finding innovative ways to connect people, provide learning experiences for our young people, and help them contribute to our communities and the world. 

Stay healthy and well,
Steven Worker, Diego Mariscal & Michelle Nozzari

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.