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4-H clover National 4-H Congress

The National 4-H Congress is a five-day educational experience held in Atlanta, Georgia, offering workshops on topics such as: 

  • Leadership skills

  • Cultural experiences

  • Team development

This annual event involves youth from around the country, Canada and Puerto Rico!

Apply to attend

Applications to attend National 4-H Congress as a part of Minnesota 4-H’s delegation are open June 1-29, 2026. 

Learn more and apply

What to expect

Youth will participate in educational workshops and cross-cultural learning, explore the city of Atlanta, complete community service projects and hear from world-renowned speakers at this event. 

Minnesota 4-H participants will also develop a “take back” project to bring back to their communities.

Who can apply

Minnesota 4-H sponsors a delegation of youth to attend this event each year. Applications will be open June 1-29, 2026. 

Participation is open to youth in grades 10-12 at the time of the trip who are active in a Minnesota 4-H Ambassador group or leadership position at the local, regional or state level.

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