National 4-H Conference Opportunities
National Youth Summit on Healthy Living (Virtual): February 11-14, 2021
At the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living, high school students develop the knowledge and skills to address issues surrounding nutrition, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being. Working alongside professionals in family consumer science and healthy living, students will create action plans they can implement in their communities to teach other youth about what they have learned. The National Youth Summit on Healthy Living takes place virtually February 11-14, 2021 and is open to any high school student in grades 9-12 as of September 2020.
Applications due: December 15, 2020
National Youth Summit on Agri-Science (Virtual): March 5-7, 2021
At the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science, high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. Students will work with each other and experts in the agricultural community in this collaborative, hands-on educational setting.
The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science will take place virtually March 5-7, 2021 and is open to any high school student in grades 9-12 as of September 2020.
Applications due: January 8, 2021
National 4-H Conference (Virtual): April 10-15, 2021
National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Citizenship, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. National 4-H Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4-H programming nationwide.
Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting. The delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a briefing. Delaware 4-H’ers in good standing, currently in their sophomore or junior year of high school, are encouraged to apply.
Applications due: December 15, 2020
National 4-H Congress: November 26-30, 2021
National 4-H Congress is one of the premier experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For 96 years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun! Delaware 4-H youth age 14 and older on January 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for selection to participate in National 4-H Congress. This award trip recognizes youth for outstanding program/project accomplishments, leadership and citizenship/community service.
Applications due: May 1, 2021
Delaware 4-H Youth interested in applying for any of these National opportunities should visit the Delaware 4-H Website and follow the application procedures: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/personal-economic-development/4H-youth-development/leadership-opportunities/
2021-National 4H Conference-Application
2021-Agri-Science-Summit-Application
