2025 4-H State Leadership Conference
Date & Time
From July 24, 2025 3:00pm to July 27, 2025 1:30pm
Venue
UC Davis campus
Event Type
This is an in-person event
See the Registration page of the SLC event site for information and links to register.
About the Event
Get ready to go Beyond Ready at the 2025 California 4-H State Leadership Conference! Join 4-H youth 11-19 for an inspiring experience packed with hands-on workshops, dynamic speakers, and sessions that build your leadership, communication, goal-setting, and life readiness skills. It’s your time to grow, connect, and lead with confidence! Learn more about the conference at bit.ly/4-H-SLC.
About the Senior Program Track
July 24-27, 2025
Senior members (14-19 years old) will arrive the first day to participate in exciting tours and workshops on the UC Davis campus and in the surrounding areas.
- Tailored to the specific needs and interests of youth ages 14-19.
- Focus on advanced leadership development
- Engage with industry professionals
- Keynote Speaker
- Choose from a variety of workshops
About the Intermediate Program Track
July 25-27, 2025
Intermediate members (11-13 years old) arrive on the second day in time for the Kickoff of SLC!
- An opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills.
- Develop stronger relationships with each other and their older peers
- Engage in workshops
- Listen to dynamic speakers
- Experience and explore the UC Davis campus life
SLC Highlights
Kickoff with BBQ Faire
Our Kickoff on Friday will be super fun as always and feature BBQ Faire and sweet treats. Trade trinkets, play carnival games and get to know your fellow SLC’ers!
Daily Newscasts
The State Ambassadors and the Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors share highlights from the previous day’s activities.
Dance Night and Bowling
A Dance Night for Seniors will have their favorite DJ, DJ Hightop, and the Intermediates will have a fun time at their own Bowling and Game Night!
Inspiring Keynote, Mike Smith
Our Keynote speaker is Mike Smith, a charismatic motivational speaker who made an indelible mark as an inspiring figure in education. Through his magnetic storytelling and captivating presence, he has captivated audiences worldwide, propelling individuals to reach their highest potential.
New experiences and insights
Experience living on campus, eating in the dining halls, and learning in the UC Davis classrooms. Dynamic and engaging workshops will inspire you with ideas for your role as a leader and for your personal future.
Closing Ceremonies
Celebrate Golden Clover, Diamond Clover and Scholarship awardees. Watch the Highlights from the conference, produced by the Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors. Say goodbye to this year’s State Ambassadors and welcome our new State Ambassadors.
Agenda
Senior Track & Chaperone Check-in
Location: UC Davis campus - please see welcome email
Check-in for Senior Track participants and Chaperones. This is where you get your t-shirts and room assignments. For more detail on the schedule for this day, see the Schedule page of the SLC Event website.
By 2024-25 CA 4-H State Ambassadors
Senior Track Friday Activities
Location: Varies
Senior Track Friday activities include tours and workshops in the morning and afternoon. Please see the Friday Activities page for more detail. For more detail on the schedule for the day, please see the Schedule page.
Intermediate Track & Chaperone Check-in
Location: UC Davis campus - please see welcome email
Check-in for Intermediate Track participants and Chaperones. This is where you get your t-shirt and room assignments. For more detail on the schedule on this day, see the Schedule page of the SLC Event website.
Kickoff & Trinket Trade
Location: UC Davis campus
Dinner just before the Kick-Off to SLC! Enjoy a barbecue dinner outside before the Kick-Off assembly. Then it's time to have fun with your fellow SLC'ers and trade trinkets from your county! For more details on the schedule, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
By Mike Smith
Keynote Assembly
Location: UC Davis campus
Get inspired by our Keynote Speaker, Mike Smith! For more information about the schedule on Saturday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
By Matthew Rodrigues, Liliana Vega & Kait Murray , Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan , Steward Pimienta , Maria Bruhns , 2024-25 California 4-H State Ambassadors , Kait Murray & Stepha Velednitsky , Sacramento 4-H Teen Teachers , Lynette Ward , Ally Lemmer, Marcel Horowitz & Kait Murray , Sacramento 4-H Teens as Teachers , Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors , Adeline Vertucci & Evelyn Whatley , Samuel Belik , National 4-H Conference delegation , Gemma Miner , Sohum Uttamchandani , Katie Taylor
Workshops
Location: UC Davis campus
Both Senior Track and Intermediate Track members will have workshops tailored for their age level. Participants can choose the workshops they'll participate in. For more information about the schedule on Saturday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
Closing Assembly
Location: UC Davis campus
At the Closing Assembly, relive the highlights of your SLC weekend. You can cheer on the award winners of the 4-H Golden Clover, 4-H Diamond Clover, and HIgher Education Scholarships. Wish our outgoing State Ambassadors well on their future journeys and welcome the 2025-26 State Ambassadors! For more information about the schedule on Sunday, please see the Schedule page of the SLC event website.
Speakers of the Event
2024-25 CA 4-H State Ambassadors
The 2024-25 California 4-H State Ambassadors will be hosting the County Ambassador Workshop, "Tending to Your Team" on Friday afternoon for Senior Track participants. What does it take to cultivate a great County Ambassador team?
Mike Smith
Mike Smith Live, the charismatic motivational speaker, has made an indelible mark as an inspiring figure in education. Smith's journey began when he founded The Bay, a non-profit organization committed to empowering underprivileged youth.
Matthew Rodrigues, Liliana Vega & Kait Murray
Quest 4 Thriving: Promoting a Sense of Belonging Among Your Peers
Senior SLC
Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan
STEM Leadership and Mentorship: Building the Future Through Innovation and Guidance
Senior SLC
Steward Pimienta
Building Your Financial Journey
Senior SLC
Maria Bruhns
Agreements: A Deep Dive Into Working Together
Senior SLC & Intermediate SLC
2024-25 California 4-H State Ambassadors
Find Your Window
Senior SLC & Intermediate SLC
Kait Murray & Stepha Velednitsky
Pathways to More Just Futures: Lessons from LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movements
Senior SLC
Sacramento 4-H Teen Teachers
4-H Youth Experiences In Science, aka YES!
Senior SLC
Lynette Ward
Align Actions to Values for Impact
Senior SLC
Ally Lemmer, Marcel Horowitz & Kait Murray
Root & Renew: Integrating Nature to Support Your Well-Being
Senior SLC & Intermediate SLC
Sacramento 4-H Teens as Teachers
Teen Teaching for Healthy Living & Community Impact
Senior SLC
Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors
Making STEM Simple
Senior SLC
This workshop will prepare you to lead STEM activities at meetings, camps and other events. By learning STEM and applying it with hands-on experiments, you will leave with valuable STEM lessons to teach your peers!
Adeline Vertucci & Evelyn Whatley
Survivor: 4-H Island
Intermediate SLC
Samuel Belik
Knowing When to Step Up and Step Back
Intermediate SLC
National 4-H Conference delegation
Empower, Innovate, Lead: A Mock National Conference
Senior SLC
Gemma Miner
Consent Culture: Fostering Respect and Understanding
Senior SLC
Sohum Uttamchandani
How to Spot Misleading Data: A Workshop on Statistical Literacy in Social Media
Intermediate SLC
Katie Taylor
From A Spark to Speech Pathology: How Following A Spark can Spark a Career Choice
Senior & Intermediate SLC
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