National 4-H Opportunities for Teens

Applications to the following events are available for the 4-H Leadership and Opportunities page.

  • National 4-H Conference Application due December 15, 2022
    Event date is April 14-19, 2023 in Arlington, VA.
    Open to current 4-H members currently in the sophomore or junior year of high school.  National 4-H Conference is the annual premiere national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the country. Conference is a hands-on, working conference in which delegates participate in a variety of programs and activities. Participants have the opportunity to practice and apply in a real world setting their newly developed and refined skills.
  • National Ignite for 4-H Summit Application due January 6, 2023.
    Event date is March 9-12, 2023 in Washington, DC.
    Open to current 4-H members currently in the sophomore or junior year of high school.  The National Ignite by 4-H Summit combines the previous National Youth Summits for Agri-Science, STEM and Healthy Living into one experience to serve as a catalyst for 4-H teens to explore these 4-H topic areas through dynamic speakers, industry experts, and hands-on experiences in career development and community development while empowering youth to spark their passion, explore the issues they care about, and create connections for success, today and tomorrow.