Projects

2026-2027 Project List

Come to our Club Meeing 9/10/26 to learn more. Project rosters will be announced soon, sign up before projects fill up. Most projects start in October, some start in September.

NOTE: Many projects fill up quickly. Check back here to see which projects are open. Sign up for Projects here.

Priority will be given to your top choices; extra projects may be added based on availability.

Only youth enrolled in Projects can attend project meetings. Due to insurance restrictions, prepared materials and space limitations in Project Leader's homes, siblings not enrolled in a Project are not able to attend or participate in many Project Meetings. Outdoor Projects (Camping, Geocaching, Hiking, Horse, Out & About in Parks, Sheep) do allow siblings to attend with adult supervision.

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Projects for All Ages (5-19 years old):

Arts & Crafts: Collage (limit 15) Details

Tentatively 1st Tuesday 5:30pm-7:00pm every other month (CV near Proctor) $15 materials fee for supplies

Arts & Crafts: Yarn Fun (limit 18) Details

2nd Fridays 6:00-7:00pm (CV) Supplies will be provided.

Beekeeping (2 spots left) Details

90-minute meetings on Saturday afternoons in Oct, Nov, Feb, April - will poll members to determine exact days (Hayward near Upper D & 7th) Supplies will be provided.

Camping (no limit) Details

Oct 2-4 and Spring trip TBA. Members cover costs for campground rental fee and food for shared meals.

Cavy/Guinea Pig 6+ (FULL) Details

Saturdays 3-4pm: 9/19, 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/16, 2/13 (CV) Supplies will be provided.

Cookies (FULL) Details

Fridays 6pm-7:30pm - 10/16, 12/4, 1/22, 2/26, 3/19, 4/16 (CV near high school) Supplies will be provided.

County Fair Prep (5 spots left)

Weekends April/May (CV near Stanton) Some supplies will be provided - some materials may need to be purchased

Gardening (FULL) Details

TBA 3-4 Sundays (2 fall, 1-2 spring) each meeting 2 hours (San Leandro near Corvallis) cardboard box, egg crate and/or pots for planting.

Geocaching (no limit) Details

1st Sunday of the month, weather permitting (local parks) Bring a water bottle, hat or suncreen as needed, and sturdy walking shoes. Bring smartphone or GPS receiver. Bring small toys as trade items, if desired. Bring bag and gloves to pick up loose trash.

Hiking (no limit) Details

3rd Saturdays 10am-1pm (Bay Area trails) Drinking water, snacks, hiking and weather suitable footwear and clothing, sun protection.

Out & About in Parks (FULL) Details

Spring dates TBA (local Bay Area parks)

Poultry (FULL) Details

1st Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm (CV near Vannoy) Supplies will be provided.

Rock Painting (3 spots left)

2nd Saturdays, starting October 10th 1:00-2:00pm (CV near high school) Supplies will be provided.

STEM Science (FULL) Details

2nd Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm (Hayward near Upper D & 7th) Supplies will be provided.

Projects for older youth (required age listed per project):

Archery 9+ (FULL) Details

3rd Sunday 10am weather permitting (Oakland) Equipment provided. Suggested $3-5 range fee per range visit.

Cake Decorating 9+ (FULL) Details

TBD - three Sunday 2-hour long sessions (CV near BART) $15 for supplies.

Car Care and Maintenance 15+ (FULL) Details

Jan 24th - 10am-noon; Feb 28th - 10am-noon; Mar 28th - 10am-noon (CV near Vannoy) Supplies will be provided.

Engineering 4th grade+ (FULL) Details

Sundays 2-4pm (CV near high school) ~$25 materials fee for supplies

Fishing 12+ (FULL) Details

Two Sunday trips + make auction item meeting. Sept. 27th 6:00am-4:00pm; Dec 1 - 5:30pm-7:00pm; Mar 14 - 6:00am-4:00pm. Members need Fishing Rod, Bait and Tackle, Lunch and snacks

Food Preservation: Cooking, Pickling, Canning 9+ (3 spots left) Details

TBA 3 Sundays + April/May for fair entries (CV near Stanton Elementary) Supplies will be provided.

Graphic Design/Yearbook 9+ (FULL) Details

1st Sundays 7:00-8:00pm (CV near Vannoy) No cost, bring laptop.

Horse 9+ (no limit) Details

TBD (CV Ranch on Palomares Road) No cost, unless leasing a horse.

Leadership 9+ (limited to Youth Officers) Details

~1st Sundays 6:00pm-7:00pm (CV near Vannoy) Supplies will be provided.

Quilting 9+ (2 spots left) Details

Sundays 4:00-5:00pm (CV near Stanton Elementary) Some supplies will be provided - any specialty supplies (like particular fabric) will need to be purchased

Rocketry 4th grade+ (FULL) Details

bi-monthly Saturdays 1-2:30pm. Launch in March 9am-1pm. (CV Palomares Hills) Purchase a rocket kit of your choice ~$50 and up. Bring a shoebox to store your pieces and glue/sharpies.

Sewing 9+ (FULL) Details

tentatively 3rd Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm (CV near Proctor) Sewing machine and kit if you have one. Supply list will be provided before 1st meeting. Approximately $30 to source all supplies.

Sheep 9+ (FULL) Details

~Tue/Wed: monthly, weekly in April - until Fair when you get your lamb, +feedings, then daily for 10 days at Fair (CV Ranch on Palomares Road) When lambs arrive, need halters, feeders, blankets and products as communicated by leaders including including feed and buyers gift.

2026-2027 Countywide 4-H Projects

Domestic Exchange Age: 12-19 Details

Rising Stars Age: 11-14 Details

Square Dancing Age: 8+ Details

Teen Project Age: 13-19 Details

What are Projects?

4-H projects are hands-on learning experiences that help kids and teens explore topics of interest in a positive environment. The projects are based on the idea that kids learn best by doing, and are guided by adult mentors and teen leaders.

What Projects can my child do?

They can do as many or as few Projects as they want. Most Projects are free for 4-H members, some will have minimal fees as noted in descriptions, however Livestock Projects require the purchase of Livestock and expenses to raise your animal.

Who runs Projects?

Every Project is run by state screened and background checked adult Project Leaders. They plan and teach the youth the skills they need to be successful in that Project. Some are assisted by a Teen Leader, an older youth that has been in the Project before that helps run the project.

Volunteers & New Projects Welcome

Do you have any talents, hobbies or expertise you could share with kids? Does your kid have any interests for a project that you could lead with them? See project examples and more details here or come to a Club Meeting for more information about becoming a registered volunteer.