Event information
Date and time
Location
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
100 Church St. SE
Minneapolis,
MN
55455
Contact
Meg Clark, [email protected]
Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO)
YELLO is a statewide 4-H leadership conference for youth in grades 7 and up that prepares youth to learn and lead in their communities. YELLO is planned and facilitated by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.
The 2026 conference will be held June 9-12 at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This year’s theme, Planting Seeds of Leadership, encourages participants to discover their strengths, explore new ideas and grow into leaders who make a positive impact in their communities.
Youth participants will also engage in team-building exercises and have opportunities to build life-long skills while connecting with youth from across the state.
Audience
Youth in grades 7 and up.
Cost
$300 - Early bird registration from Feb. 1 to March 31.
$350 - Registration from April 1 to May 1.
There will also be an option for a $25 or $50 bus ticket to and from YELLO.
Financial assistance may be available. Please contact your local 4-H office or [email protected].
Registration
Registration is now open in 4-H Online. For assistance registering, refer to the event registration guide.
If this will be your first 4-H experience, we’d love to have you! Email our team at so we can help you with registration.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.