Alameda County 4-H

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember all of the heroes who have given their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/06/2026

Most still exhibit entries for the 2026 Alameda County Fair are due by Wed. May 20, at 5pm! We encourage everyone to enter an exhibit into the Fair.

Entries & more information: https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/competitions/

05/05/2026

Attention livestock exhibitors: the Alameda County Farm Bureau will be hosting 3 in-person YQCA certification trainings! Check out their post for more information.

Training 1: Tuesday May 12th at 6:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Alameda County Farm Bureau-638 Enos Way, Livermore, CA, 94551

Training 2: Wednesday May 20th at 6:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Alameda County Farm Bureau-638 Enos Way, Livermore, CA, 94551

Training 3. Saturday May 23rd at 10am to 11am Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds- 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA, 94566

Please follow these instructions to enroll for the in-person YQCA Training

📝How to Register:

Visit: https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php

Log in to your account or create a new account (please do not use a school email)

Select your child’s age-required course

Choose “Instructor-Led Training ($3)”

Select your child, location, and preferred training date

Complete payment and take the pre-test to finalize registration

04/23/2026

Swine project members - there will be a Swine Field Day this Sunday at 10am!

04/19/2026

We have 2 back-to-back events today at the Hill & Valley Club in Hayward! 4-H Fashion Review starts at 12pm and the 4-H Food Exploration Day starts at 2pm! 🍀

04/18/2026

Alameda County 4-H is out at the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. We’re spreading the word about 4-H and talking about the capillary action of flowers. Come see us in the Autumn Building in the Court of Four Seasons!

04/16/2026

Alameda County 4-H will be out at the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair. Come and see us!

04/16/2026

REGISTRATION FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY SUMMER CAMP IS OPEN!

Youth Camper and Youth Staff Registration
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49049

The Alameda County 4-H Summer Camp will be held May 29-May 31, 2026 at the Happy Valley Conference Center in Santa Cruz. Campers will arrive on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3 pm and pick-up will be Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8 pm.

The Early Bird registration fee - until April 22, 2026 - is $350.00 per camper.
The regular registration fee - April 23, 2026 or later - is $375.00 per camper.

The 4-H Camp fee includes all lodging, meals, activities, and a camp T-shirt.

Camper registration closes May 12, 2026 or when full.

Register today!

>> Chaperones are also needed for camp. Chaperones pay a reduced fee of $100 towards lodging and food costs. You may apply via the Chaperone Application.
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49074

>> Would you like to be a Youth Director or Staff and be a part of planning and running camp? You may apply via the Youth Director and Youth Staff Application.
https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=49076

04/11/2026

We’re looking forward to a great Small Animal Field Day today!!