National 4-H Congress

Below is some limited information about this opportunity. For those who may be interested, please talk with Cory to obtain more details about the trip and the application and interview process.

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them.The program combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational and networking opportunities.
The program combines plenary sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and a service learning
experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders, speakers, and educators present the most current and timely information available.

Objectives:
To improve the ability of teen 4-H youth to express themselves in written and verbal forms of
communication that are necessary and important “life skills” for today and in the future.

To increase the awareness of the importance of Leadership, Citizenship, and Community Service
in 4-H Youth Development.

Who can apply?
Youth between the ages of 14 and 18 on September 1 of the year they are applying. Applicants
must have been born during the period beginning September 1, 1991 and ending August
31, 1995.

Youth must be enrolled in High School and not entered college full time at the time of event.
Youth must still be in high school during the time of the trip.