Maricopa County, Arizona 4-H Youth Development

Save the date: record books are due at the MCCE office by June 22nd!!! We have a few extra covers available for purchase here at the office if anyone needs any extra! And don’t forget to sign up to help judge this year!

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Spotlight on one of our 4-H Alumni. A member of Buena Vista Mavericks 4-H and a former Arizona 4-H Ambassadors

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Our Counselors are ready for Camp GRIT! Are you? Registration closes May 18. James 4-H Camp At Mingus Springs
https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/45429

Save the Date!! 🍀
We’re excited to invite you to the 2nd Annual Arizona 4-H Gala. Get ready for an evening of live music, silent/live auctions, and a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Click the link to get your tickets and learn more about available sponsorships!
https://onecau.se/_h94gk1

🚨 Now Accepting Applications! 🚨

The Arizona 4-H State Ambassador Program is now open for the 2026–2027 term (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027)! 🌟

This is an incredible opportunity to grow as a leader, represent Arizona 4-H, and make a lasting impact.

📋 Application Requirements:
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (one 4-H, one non-4-H)
• Resume (including 4-H, work, and leadership experience)
• Cover Letter (why you’re a great fit + what you hope to achieve/learn)
• Video or Written Essay

📅 Key Dates:
• Application Deadline: May 18th
• In-Person Interviews: May 31, 2026 at the University of Arizona (Tucson) before Summit

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or apply directly here:
https://forms.gle/UKhwLNUtcnSUH2Yu9

We encourage all eligible members to apply—don’t miss your chance to represent Arizona 4-H! 💚

Is your kid into cooking, sewing, or home design? AZ 4-H FCS Day is the perfect place for them to show off their skills!

Join us May 16 | 9am–5pm
📍 MCCE, 4341 E Broadway Rd

Open to all AZ 4-H members ages 8–18. Kids can compete in:
✂️ Fashion R***e
🍳 Egg Chef Challenge
🧠 FCS Quiz Bowl
🏠 Skill-A-Thon
…and more!

Lunch included. Register by May 13 on ZSuite — only $20 to enter as many contests as you'd like!

Questions? Contact Valerie at [email protected]

Roots of 4-H Wednesday!

In 1914-1917, passage of the Smith-Lever Act created the Cooperative Extension System. County agents and local leaders began to organize 4-H clubs. Club meetings and projects were made major requirements. In 1915, 44 youth in corn clubs each won a trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. Beef winners in 1916 won trips to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Pig club members were awarded similar trips in 1917. Gertrude Warren was brought to USDA in 1917 to organize the canning program.