New Families 

About 4-H

4-H is more than 100 years old and is the largest youth development organization in the United States. Our mission is to empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and projects, including animal science, gardening, robotics, public speaking, community service, and much more.

Welcome to Soquel 4h!
We are so excited that you have decided to join our club! 4h Is an amazing program that champions experiential learning and leadership while building a strong community. 

4H can feel overwhelming at first but rest assured we are all here to work together and support one another! 

Meet Your 4-H Leaders

Your 4-H leader is a valuable resource and will be your guide throughout your 4-H journey. They will provide you with information about meetings, projects, and events. Don't hesitate to reach out to them with any questions or concerns.

Current Soquel 4H Leaders: Julie Stacy and Jamie Lafollette

How to get started? 

Community is at the core of 4H and you cant build community without spending time together. The first step is to jump in and start participating. Come to meetings, follow our club and other county clubs on social media. Keep an eye out for important newsletters from our club, the county, and state 4h with exciting opportunities and projects. If you have any questions reach out! Reading the new family manual, looking over project resources, and checking out record books and the achievement program are other helpful resources to get you started.

Find Your Spark

4H is all about finding your spark! Think of our club as a support network to help your child discover their passions and interests! While 4h meetings and events are an amazing place to build community the bulk of 4H happens at home with projects. Some projects have club or county-wide meetings and others families do at home on their own. Let us know if there is a project your family is interested in and we will work together to find resources and opportunities for success. 

Home Project Ideas

What can you offer?

As mentioned before, 4H is strongly rooted in community, so we all have to work together. Each family should plan to lead a project or activity throughout the year. This can be a one-time activity like volunteering at a local food bank, organizing a baking contest or an ongoing project like a fishing or hiking club!