California 4-H State Field Day 

In-person State Field Day
May 17, 2025
UC Davis Wellman Hall, Hart Hall, Olson Hall

Virtual State Field Day Contests
April -May, 2025

 

 

Virtual Presentations: May 8-15, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online via ZOOM

Two-hour time slots available for virtual presentations:

Wednesday, May 8th (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Thursday, May 9th (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Saturday, May 11th (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Saturday, May 11th (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Monday, May 13th (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 14th (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 15th (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Time blocks are first-come, first-served. 

Registration

Virtual Presenters, Register here
Virtual Evaluators, Register here
Virtual Room host, Register here
In-person Presenters, Register here

 

To ensure an appropriate evaluator-to-presenter ratio, we are modifying our virtual presenter registration process. We will open Evaluator registrations in April. Presenter registration will be contingent an the number of evaluators already registered. Starting on Monday April 8, 2024, and continuing every Monday through April 29, 2024, at 6 PM, we will release presenter slots for youth participants based on the number of evaluators we have registered. Registration for presenter slots will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Virtual State Presentations Procedures

After qualifying with a blue or gold award at a County 4-H Presentations event (either in-person or virtual), youth may register to present at Regional Presentation Day during a 2-hour time block offered between May 8-May 15, 2024. Time blocks are first come, first-served.

Procedures

After registering, youth presenters will receive a confirmation for their time block with a Zoom meeting link. 

During their scheduled time block, youth log on with a computer/tablet or smart phone and present in front of a camera/webcam. You may use poster boards and props (if the category permits these) or use digital slides by “sharing my screen.” All requirements from the 4-H Presentation Manual - Revised January 2021 apply.

Evaluators will enter their scores and comments digitally, which will be sent to the “tally room.” Evaluation forms will be emailed to presenters along with their placing.

Results will be announced at the Virtual Award Ceremony on May 26. Award certificates and pins will be sent to County Offices when State Presentation Awards are mailed out before June 30.

Categories for all age groups

Please see example videos linked in each category.

1.    Demonstration
2.    Illustrated Talk: Illustrated Talk (Intermediate), Illustrated Talk (Intermediate)
3.    Science or Engineering Presentation: Science or Engineering Presentation (Senior)
4.    Educational Display Talk: Educational Display Talk (Intermediate), Educational Display Talk (Intermediate)
5.    Informative Prepared Speech: Informative Prepared Speech (Intermediate)
6.    Persuasive Prepared Speech: Persuasive Prepared Speech (Senior)
7.    Impromptu Speech: Impromptu Speech
8.    Interpretive Reading: Interpretive Reading (Intermediate),  Interpretive Reading (Senior)
9.    Share the 4-H Fun Skit: Share the 4-H Fun Skit (Senior)
10.  Cultural Arts: Cultural Arts (Senior)

2024 Impromptu Categories

Presenters are expected to have completed basic research on the impromptu presentation topics for an impromptu presentation. Presenters are allowed one 5" x 7" note card (single sided) to reference during the delivery of their impromptu speech. More information is available in the 4-H Presentation Manual. Participation in Impromptu Speeches is limited to Intermediate and Senior 4-H members.

Impromptu Presentation - Senior (14-19 years old)

  • Civic Engagement (Civic Engagement)
  • Importance of Sleep (Healthy Living)
  • Resilience (Leadership)
  • Agricultural Science & Technology (STEM)

Impromptu Presentation - Intermediate (11-13 years old)

  • My 4-H Club
  • My Neighborhood

See the full descriptions of the 2024 Impromptu Categories (PDF)

Rules

  • The State 4-H Presentation Events follows the current 4-H Presentation Manual - Revised January 2021 and the Presentation Manual Addendum.
  • Presentations are divided according to category and age group. The oldest member of the team determines the age category.
  • Junior (9-10 years old)
  • Intermediate (11-13 years old)
  • Senior (14-19 years old).
  • Presenters must give the same presentation in the same category in which they qualified at a County and Regional Presentation Event.
  • Presenters in a category may also compete in the Share the 4-H Fun Skit category.
  • No substitutions in presenters are allowed. Presentations must be given by the same individuals who qualified at a regional event.
  • If a team presentation qualified, then it must be presented by the same team members at the State 4-H Presentation Day.
  • All qualifying team members must be present to give the team presentation. If one team member cannot attend, that team is disqualified from the team presentation.
  • The only exception is the Share the 4-H Fun skit category, where a team can still present even if they are missing individuals (but they cannot add new individuals).

Zoom Technology

Youth will present at home using the https://zoom.us/ virtual meeting platform using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Youth are encouraged to log in 15-minutes in advance to ensure their webcam, mic, and speakers are working.

Required equipment:

Or smartphone with camera

  • Computer/Tablet with webcam, microphone, and speakers and wifi connection

The Zoom app should be installed on the computer/tablet or smart phone. Download the software at https://zoom.us/download/. Video tutorials are available at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

HINT: Youth presenters may want to sign-up for a free Zoom account to practice at home!

Helpful Zoom tips

ZORMS (Zoom meeting norms and good practices)

  • Zoom allows for connection through computer/table where audio (mic & speakers) are connected to the computer. Zoom also allows for hybrid connections where the computer/table captures video but one can call-in over traditional phone network for audio. This is useful in situations where the Internet speed/bandwidth is slow; users can have higher quality sound by calling in on a phone but continue to see and share video through their computer/tablet.
  • Those who call in through their phone need to press *6 to mute or unmute.
  • Those connecting via computer/tablet need to know how to adjust their mic and sound. There are two sets of controls for mic and speaker settings: (1) those in the computer setting itself, and (2) another setting in the zoom meeting room. The zoom meeting room settings are found in the lower left corner of the screen. Make sure the correct microphone and speaker are selected for your device.