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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities in 4-H range from science projects such as rocketry and astronomy, to shooting sports, sports and gardening. Many counties offer outdoor exploration projects to take advantage of learning in the diverse California landscape.

Outdoor Projects

Project Sheets are a guide for Project Leaders to develop lessons with meaningful content. Families and youth may reference these as a guide for what can be covered in the project. Please click the links to see the Project Sheet — please note that we do not have Project Sheets for all projects yet.

Youth jumping on a stomp rocket as 3 other youth cheer on the sidelines

Science

Aerospace and Rocketry (PDF, 237.2 KB)
Astronomy
Environmental Stewardship (PDF, 302.5 KB)
Field Crops and Management
Forestry (PDF, 355.7 KB)
Junior Master Gardener
Oceanography
Plant Science
Plant Science/Horticulture Judging
Vegetable Gardens (PDF, 300.6 KB)
Wildlife (PDF, 238.4 KB)

Youth in black soccer uniforms lining up with arms in front touching the back of the person in front of them.

Activities

4-H Camping (overnight)
ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) (ages 9+)
Bicycling
Dirt Biking (ages 9+)
Fishing and Fly Tying (PDF, 310.5 KB)
Hiking
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventure: Camping
Sports and Athletics

close-up of 2 youth aiming bow and arrows towards right

Shooting Sports

(ages 9+)

Shooting Sports: Archery
Shooting Sports: Hunting
Shooting Sports: Muzzle Loading
Shooting Sports: Pistol (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Shooting Sports: Rifle
Shooting Sports: Shotgun (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Shooting Sports: Western Heritage

Go to Shooting Sports Resource page

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