What Redwood 4-H does

4-H is a great way for kids to learn leadership, new skills, public speaking, teamwork, community service, as well as make friends and have fun. Redwood 4-H is an inclusive co-ed club, focused on building community and a sense of belonging for youth 5-18 years old in the Castro Valley/Hayward area. Come to our next Club Meeting to learn all about our Club and the Projects and activities we offer.

Club Meetings - 2nd Thursdays (Sept-May - except Oct 3rd Thurs 10/15 Halloween Costume Contest)

Join us for mixers, presentations, guest speakers, service projects, announcements, games, snacks and time for members and families to meet and socialize. 

• Elected youth officers plan and run the club meetings, learning valuable parliamentary procedures, organization and leadership skills. 

• The meetings consist of ice breakers, Business, Educatoinal Program, Project Reports, Service Projects, Recreation and Refreshments. 

Projects

Projects are smaller groups that typically meet once a month to learn by doing and acquire skills around the project's topic. Redwood 4-H offers many Projects catering to youth with all kinds of skills and interests. Once per year, the members give project reports on what they are learning at the Club Meetings.

Socials, Service Projects and Workshops

We have two family potlucks (in Dec and May) and we have service projects to give back to the community throughout the year. We participate in fun 4-H County events and workshops.

Fundraising 

• Sees Candy fundraiser sale in the fall/winter.

• Annual holiday potluck and auction where each Project contributes items for the auction.

• Members volunteer for a shift at the 4-H Cake Booth during the Alameda County Fair (and receive free fair entry and parking pass the days they volunteer).