Programs
| Program Name | Program Status | Back | |
| 4-H Tech Team (Merced County) (began 2004) | Active | ||
| Program Affiliation: None | |||
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| Richard Mahacek (4-H Youth Development Advisor) | |||
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2145 Wardrobe Avenue Merced, CA 95340 |
Phone: 209-385-7418
Fax: 209-722-8856 |
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| Focus: Technology | Girls served annually: 15 | ||
| Program Description | |||
| The 4-H Tech Team is a county wide group of youth who focus on topics related to computers, digital photo and video, robotics, GPS and GIS, and Web sites activity. Youth assist with program computer applications and tech training for other youth and adult volunteers. This program is new just starting in 2004 with a small seed grant to get group supplies. | |||
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| Organization | |||
| UCCE - Merced County 4-H (non-profit) | |||
| Organization Contact | |||
| Richard Mahacek (4-H Youth Development Advisor) | |||
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2145 Wardrobe Avenue Merced, CA 95340 |
Phone: 209-385-7418
Fax: 209-722-8856 |
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| Organization Description | |||
| "The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program Engages Youth in Reaching Their Fullest Potential while Advancing the Field of Youth Development." 4-H is an organization for youth, ages 5-19, that promotes hands-on learning and is based on parent and volunteer participation. 4-H welcomes all youth (and adult volunteers) from all backgrounds in all locales (rural and urban) regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. The United States 4-H program is run through county Cooperative Extension offices, the University of California, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and a variety of volunteer councils and foundations at the county, state, and national levels. 4-H has many different programs including after-school programs, horse groups, camping, and 4-H Clubs. The common theme is youth learning and growing in citizenship, leadership, and life skills. | |||
