Why Join OakTown 4-H?

The goal of 4-H is to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills in youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach. We strive to engage youth to reach their full potential, working and learning with caring adults. The 4-H motto is “To make the best better”, while its slogan is “Learn by doing”. A recent report from Tufts University shows that 4-H youth excel beyond their peers. 4-H’ers are about:
  • Four times more likely to make contributions to their communities (Grades 7–12)
  • Two times more likely to be civic minded and active (Grades 8–12)
  • Two times more likely to make healthier choices (Grade 7)
  • Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time (Grades 10–12) and
  • 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities

OakTown 4-H Community Club Accepting New and Existing Members!

The OakTown Club's home base has been Dimond Recreation Center conveniently located between Highways 580 and 13 off Fruitvale Ave. in Oakland. For the current 2023-2024 4-H Program Year our Club will meet in-person. We are currently enrolling new and existing members, ages 5–18. We are also enrolling volunteers now. Please visit our Oak Town 4-H Enrollment page to sign up for Oak Town 4-H Club!

Projects for 2023/2024



  • Environmental Stewardship/Hiking
  • Fiber Arts & Sewing
  • Fine Arts
  • Goats, Beginning Nigerian Dwarfs
  • Harvesting/Gleaning
  • Ice Cream Making
  • Introduction to 4-H
  • Junior /Teen Leadership
  • Mini-Gardens (Winter)
  • Photography
  • Small Animals/Small Pets
  • Teen Arts & Crafts/Cooking/Games
  • Vegetable Gardening 
  •  and More

Club Meeting Info

Our club meets the 2nd Monday of each month September through June at 6:15 pm. We will start the year with an outdoor picnic meeting at 6:00 on 9/11/23 in Dimond Park. Beginning October 16, 2023 (DATE CHANGE due to holiday), we will meet at Dimond Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Road, in Oakland's Dimond Park, October to May 2022.