Here are some of
the many opportunities for teens in 4-H
4-H EDGE
Program
4-H EDGE: Connecting Kids to Campus, May 17 & 18, 2008. EDGE is an
annual program for 4-H youth ages 11-18
on the University of Maine campus.
Citizenship
Washington Focus
Citizenship Washington Focus
(CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth, ages 15-19,
from across the country.
Eastern States
Exposition (ESE or The Big E)
Eastern States Exposition is New
England's largest fair. Members between the ages of 12-18 are
eligible to participate in the Beef, Beef Heifers, Dairy Cattle,
Dairy Goats, Dog, Horse, and Sheep shows.
Fairs
Fairs provide opportunities
for 4-Hers to exhibit the best of their project work from the past
year and see how their skills have grown.
Interstate &
Intrastate Exchanges
Interstate and Intrastate 4-H
Teen Exchanges allow clubs or individuals to visit other 4-H groups
within the country and then host that 4-H group in return.
Maine 4-H Days
Maine 4-H Day is an annual event
sponsored by the Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation, with animal and
enrichment tracks for all age groups.
Maine Teen Conference
Teen conference is an
educational, learn-by-doing process from start to finish.
National 4-H
Conference
National 4-H Conference is an
opportunity for youth, adult volunteer leaders and Extension staff
to work together at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD.
National 4-H
Congress
National 4-H Congress is
designed to help young people develop the knowledge base and
leadership skills to positively affect change in our world, held
annually in Atlanta, GA.
Looking for Animal
Science Resources?
Here you can find resources for Beef,
Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, Sheep and Working Steer.
For more information on educational programs in your area,
contact your county Extension office.
