Travel and learn with Minnesota 4-H

4-H high school youth in grades 10-12 this fall are invited to apply for National 4-H leadership experiences with Minnesota 4‑H.

Participating youth will take their leadership to the next level, connect with inspiring peers from across the country and launch a project that creates real change in their community. 

National 4‑H leadership experiences

Eligible Minnesota 4‑H youth can apply for one or both of the following events:

• National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia
• Ignite by 4-H in Washington, D.C.

Youth may attend only one of these events within a 4‑H program year.

What to expect

• Hands-on workshops
• Public speaking, career readiness and presentation training
• Networking with passionate teens from every corner of the U.S.
• Action planning to launch your own community impact project
• Offsite educational experiences

Take the next step in leadership

Whether you're into science, service, animals or sparking change, each of these events is where your passion meets purpose. 

Invest in yourself and build your skills to make meaningful changes in your community. These two experiences will help you grow as a leader, build lifelong connections and discover what it means to be beyond ready.