Projects 

Ages 5+. This will be a hands-on learning project for the better part of the year, learning about different breeds and behaviors of shows chickens and poultry in general.  Other instruction will include health checks, breeding and hatching,learning and practicing showmanship and judging with live chickens. 

 5+(all breeds), 9+(large goats). County-Wide Project: Dairy Goat Project will allow youth who own or wish to own their own dairy goat the opportunity to gain knowledge about health, maintenance, breeding, and showmanship. This project will cover all size dairy goats, including Nigerian Dwarf Goats and Pigmi Goats that are considered small animals and large goats. 

Goatless Dairy Goat Project runs alongside the Dairy Goat Project and gives youth the opportunity to learn about dairy goats without the responsibility of owning one. Youth will have hands-on opportunities with the animals and learn valuable health, maintenance, and showmanship knowledge.

Ages 5+. Learn about growing plants while planting and maintaining the garden at our farm. Have fun getting outside and beautifying our lovely garden. You may even get to bring some plants home to practice your growing skills. No experience necessary!

Ages 9+. The market hog project will focus on raising market hogs for auction at the San Mateo County Fair. Members will learn about equipment, nutrition, feeding, health care, training, fair requirements, marketing and sales. The ultimate goal is raising healthy hogs to auction at the June fair.

Ages 5+. This hands-on composting project teaches 4-H youth how to transform livestock waste into rich, usable compost—while building responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. Participants will create, monitor, and manage compost piles and even prepare compost for outreach events like the farmers market.

Ages 8+ (but may have to raise). In Pacifica 4-H's County Wide Horse Project for '25-'26, youth will focus on key fundamentals of horsemanship inlcuding breeds, tack, safety practices and aspects of hippology (how to care for and understand the health of the horse). Horse ownership is NOT a project requirement.

Ages 12+. Focusing on having fun while completing a Service Learning Project. This meeting occurs immediately before the youth board meeting. Mandatory for current board members

Carnivorous Plants

Ages 8+. A hands-on learning project exploring the biology and care of carnivorous plants. A goal is for youth to enter plants at the county fair.

Ages 13+. The project will include how to select a market steer and learn how to raise, care, and show it, as well as focus on learning common knowledge of cattle and the industry.

Ages 5+. Can a mobile game build competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring? Let’s find out while we walk the Pacifica outdoors, make new friends, and explore game challenges while encountering and catching Pokemon. 

Ages 9+. Learn how to play chess, teach others tips and tricks, play with your friends traditional and alternative chess set ups.

Ages 8+. The project will include learning how to raise, breed, and show rabbits, as well as focus on how to identify and treat common diseases. This is a first time project for our club--come be a part of the learning journey!

Ages 8+. Learning basic stitch techniques to create dishcloths, scarves and other basic designs

Ages 5-8. Making new friends while going on a tour of what Pacifica 4-H has to offer by joining a new project each month to experience and learn from

Ages 5+. learning to craft and enhance art skills through instructional fun and design. Kids will have opportunity to craft projects for the December craft fair. 

Ages 11+ (10 considered on case by case basis). Pacifica 4-H's '25-'26 Robotics Project is thoughtfully crafted to guide youth step by step through the exciting process of building, programming, and experimenting with their very own robot. Whether you're a youth eager to learn, or an adult supporting this journey, this year's curriculum provides clear instructions and resources to make the experience enjoyable and educational. Most of the content centers around LEGO Spike Prime Educational Resource Library, which can be accessed online. Participants will need a computer or tablet with internet access and a Lego Spike Prime robotics kit to access the project curriculum.