4-H club members from all over Nevada had the unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Nevada’s government, exploring the Legislative Building and meeting their state representatives! Throughout the day they got to sit alongside their senators and assembly people, listening in on important committee discussions and seeing firsthand how laws are made in our state.

Participants also had the opportunity to meet President Brian Sandoval and Extension Director Jacob Dedecker. They also explored the historic streets of Virginia City and visited and toured the beautiful University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Thank you to everyone who made this an amazing experience for our youth. Go Nevada! Go Pack!

4-H youth gather around President Brian Sandoval for a picture. Sandoval is holding up a blue Nevada 4-H sweater. — 4-H members from Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Lyon Pershing and Washoe pose with UNR President Brian Sandoval and Jacob DeDecker, Director of Extension at the Nevada State Legislature.

4-H youth pose for a group picture on the Block N statue on the University's campus. — 4-H members and staff pose at the University of Nevada during a campus tour.

4-H youth pose for a picture at the legislature in front of three flags. — 4-H members and staff pose on the Senate floor at the Nevada State Legislature.

President Brian Sandoval speaking to 4-H youth from a podium. — University of Nevada President Brain Sandoval addressed 4-H members, sharing how 4-H helped shape him and gave him valuable life skills.

Director Jake DeDecker speaking to 4-H youth from a podium. — Jacob DeDecker, Director of Extension, addressed 4-H members during 4-H Capitol Days at the Nevada State Legislature.

Two 4-H youth pose for a picture with Senator Rochelle T. Nguyen in her office. — Senator Rochelle T. Nguyen, NV District 3, posing with 4-H members in her office.

Two 4-H youth pose for a picture with Majority Whip Howard Watts in his office. — Assemblymember Howard Watts, Majority Whip, District 15, posing with 4-H members.

4-H youth in front of the legislature, gathered around a man in a suit. — 4-H members on a tour of the Nevada Capitol building.

Morales, Y. 2025, A memorable experience at 4-H Capitol Days, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

Extension Associated Contacts

Nora Luna

Yaritza Ileana Morales

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Associated Programs

4-H Youth Development in Clark County (Las Vegas)

4-H programming in the general Clark County area.

A memorable experience at 4-H Capitol Days

Thank you to everyone who made this an amazing experience for our youth. Go Nevada! Go Pack!

Published by: Morales, Y., 2025, A memorable experience at 4-H Capitol Days, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno