4-H State Leadership Conference 2023

July 27-30, 2023

UC Davis

SLC 2023 Stack'em up build your way to success

2023 California 4-H State Leadership Conference

Ages 14-19: July 27-30, 2023

Ages 11-13: July 28-30, 2023

UC Davis Campus

Two Incredible Programs, One SLC

We are excited to announce that this year's California 4-H State Leadership Conference (SLC) will be bigger and better than ever before. We are thrilled to offer two programming tracks at this year's SLC! From July 28-30, we will have a programming track specifically designed for Intermediate participants (ages 11-13 by the start of SLC), while the track from July 27-30 will cater to Senior participants (ages 14-19 by the start of SLC.) We are thrilled to welcome youth ages 11-13 for the first time at SLC!

Meet Keynote Speaker Kyle Willkom

Kyle Willkom is a keynote speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder of Action Packed Leadership, LLC - a leadership development company focused on helping young people become the best versions of themselves. His most recent book, Action Packed Leadership - Empowering High School Students to Think Positive, Take Action, and Create Change, was a number 1 best seller on Amazon and is used in leadership classes around the country. Through Kyle's speaking, books, and online resources, he has reached hundreds of thousands of young people with messages of kindness, positivity, and action. In his free time, Kyle enjoys going on outdoor adventures with his wife, Danielle, being a dad to his daughter, Jovie, eating pizza, and watching Milwaukee Bucks basketball games.

About the Intermediate (11-13 years old) Program Track

The State Leadership conference for Intermediate 4-H members is designed to give participants ages 11-13 an opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills. Intermediate members will develop stronger relationships with each other and their older peers as they engage in workshops, listen to dynamic speakers, all while experiencing and exploring the UC Davis campus.

We are excited to offer this new addition to our conference, and we can't wait to see all of our 4-H members there. Don't forget to register early to secure your spot, as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in July!

About the Senior (14-19 years old) Program Track

The State Leadership Conference programming track for Senior 4-H member swill be tailored to the specific needs and interests of youth ages 14-19. With a focus on advanced leadership development, participants will have the chance to engage with industry professionals, attend keynote speeches, and participate in a variety of workshops that are designed to develop their skills in key areas such as college and career readiness, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. Senior members will arrive one day early to participate in exciting tours on the UC Davis campus and in the surrounding areas. View the tour descriptions.

Educational platform

Each year the UC 4-H State Ambassador team creates and implements an educational platform that is delivered across the state at various leadership events and conferences.

The 2023 Platform is...

What’s in your toolbox?

Reach the next step by identifying your skills, utilizing available resources, and developing the competencies needed to take action.

COVID Safety

Review the 2023 Overnight 4-H Event Safety Protocols

Safety Measures are subject to change. Please check back before the event for any updates. UPDATED: June 5, 2023

During the week prior to conference, all participants and their families should daily screen themselves for symptoms that are new or not caused by a known or existing condition.
- Symptoms include: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea. For more information about symptoms, see CDC Covid Symptoms
DO NOT come to SLC if you test positive or have symptoms within 5-10 days prior to conference See the ACA document “A Healthy Camp Begins at Home”
The health supervisor will screen all persons for symptoms of COVID-19 or other transmissible illness.

Email 4hslc@ucanr.edu if you need to cancel due to illiness

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to lower registration fees so more people can participate

We are still accepting sponsors for the 2023 event! Visit the Sponsor page to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Links to websites (or sponsor names and/or logos) do not imply endorsement by the University of California or its affiliates.

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