Sacramento 4-H
University of California
Sacramento 4-H

Presentation Day

2024 Sacramento County Presentation Day

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When: February 3, 2024

Where: Rosemont High School 9594 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827

Eligibility: Any 4-H member between the age of 5-19 may participate in up to two categories. 4-H members age 5-8, may participate, but will not be "judged/evaluated". Adult volunteers, parents, and youth members may volunteer to help in a variety of areas (evaluators, room hosts, couriers).

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2024

Questions: Contact Michelle Ross at miaross@ucanr.edu or Jen Henkens at sacramento4h@ucanr.edu

Registration

How to Register for Sacramento County 4-H Presentation Day

Complete the following registration survey based on your presentation type and/or volunteer interest:

PRESENTER Registration Form 

EVALUATOR Registration Form

ROOM HOST Registration Form

Youth that have a presentation can also volunteer.

The last day to register is January 26, 2024.

Schedule

Presenters need to arrive and check-in between 9:15-9:45 am. Please see the complete schedule:

  • 9:00-9:15 am: Evaluator & Room Host/Courier Check-In
  • 9:15-9:30 am: Evaluation & Room Host/Courier Orientation
  • 9:15-9:45 am: Presenter Check-In
  • 9:45 am: Opening Ceremonies
  • 10:00 am: Presentations Begin
  • 12:00 pm: Awards Ceremony

The ending time is an estimate and can change depending on the number of presentations.

Types of Presentations

There are many different types of presentations, which allows the participants to choose the format most appropriate to their topic and goals.

  • Demonstration / Illustrated Talk
  • Science or Engineering Presentation
  • Educational Talk Display
  • Informative Prepared Speech
  • Persuasive Prepared Speech
  • Interpretive Reading
  • Share the 4-H Fun Skit
  • Cultural Arts

Each of these presentation types is described in detail in the California 4-H Presentation Manual; blank copies of the rubrics that are used to score each type of presentation can also be found there. Example videos of each presentation type can be found here.  

Other Important Information

The Presentation Day Evaluation is done using the Danish System of Judging. Speakers will be evaluated as per the evaluation rubrics adopted by the California State Presentation Day guidelines.

If you receive n Blue or Gold award at the Sacramento County 4-H Presentation Day, you may participate in a regional 4-H presentation event. If you receive a Blue or Gold award at a regional 4-H presentation event, you may present at the state 4-H presentation event.  

Review the California 4-H Presentation Manual to understand the guidelines for each type of presentation.

At State Presentation Day, presentations given on specific topics will be award special recognition. The presentations may be any presentation type except Impromptu Speech. This year the topics are:

  • Senior (14 - 19 yrs old)
    • Civility (Civic Engagement)
    • Importance of Sleep (Healthy Living) 
    • Resilience (Leadership)
    • Agricultural Science & Technology (STEM)
  • Intermediate (11 - 13 yrs old)
    • My 4-H Club 
    • My Neighborhood

For the full description of these topics and how to receive special recognition, please visit the State 4-H web page here.

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