Horse Panorama
February, Rock Springs 4-H Center |
Citizenship in Action
February 17-18, 2008 Topeka
This event is for Kansas 4-H members who are at least
14 years old, to learn how the state legislative process works, and how
their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in
4-H and in their communities. |
KC Global Conference
March 12-15, 2008, Kansas City, Missouri
Counties select delegates 15-18 years old to
learn about career interest and global issues. Held in mid-March on a
Wednesday through Saturday, delegate expenses range from $265 to $350.
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National
4-H Conference
March 29-April 3,
2008,
Washington D.C.
Up to six
delegates are selected by applications and interviews to attend this
working conference at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Delegates work with the national program leaders on issues,
visit government officials and participate in cultural opportunities.
After returning to Kansas, delegates are actively involved in the State 4-H
Youth Leadership Council and
other 4-H events. Delegates must be 15-18 years old and are responsible for
paying $900 of the total costs. |
Discovery
Days
June 3-6, 2008, K-State, Manhattan
This college experience held on the K-State campus
gives youth, 13-19, the opportunity to learn in a variety of
classes, seminars, and college tours. Registration costs are approximately $160.00. The
Emerald Circle Awards banquet is held during this time. |
State 4-H Photo Adventure Camp
June, Rock Springs 4-H Center |
Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
June 25 - July 6, 2008, Washington D.C.
15-18 year-old members apply to attend this intensive
summer citizenship experience in our nation's capitol. Along the route,
delegates tour educational sites like the St. Louis Arch, Gettysburg
Battlefield, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Delegates and/or their counties are responsible for the cost
of $1,300. |
4-H
Geology State Field Trips
First weekend in June after Discovery Days
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State 4-H Venturers
This is a unique concept of bringing together youth and
adults from the 4-H program, the Boy Scouts of America and other youth
organizations who seek outdoor adventure challenges! The program consists
of training in outdoor living skills, leadership and teamwork,
communications, low-impact camping, backpacking, canoeing and white water
techniques prior to the summer adventure trip. |
National 4-H
Youth Technology Leadership
July
The N4HYTLT consists of 4-H teens from across the U.S.A.
who share a commitment to using their technological skills to help
integrate more technology into all 4-H programs and to close the Digital
Divide that separates the technology haves and have-nots in America. |
State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, School, and Quiz
Bowl
Salina, KS
This event is held during the Kansas All Breeds Junior
Dairy Show. |
State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
August, KSU Weber Hall, Room 123 |
State
Horticulture Contest
August, K-State, Manhattan
An award of $200 scholarship is awarded toward the first
place Senior Team's expenses to compete at the National Junior Association
Convention in the Fall. |
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Capitol City
4-H Meat Contest |
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State 4-H
Meat Contest
Top 2 teams will be eligible for regional/national contests. |
International
Exchange Programs
Kansas has a long history of involvement in cross-cultural
exchange programs and many options are available. Kansas partners with 4-H and rural youth
organizations to provide home stays in counties of Europe, Asia, Africa,
and Latin America. IFYE Representatives are unmarried young adults,
19-26 years old, who spend six-weeks or from three to six months living
and working with host families and learning their culture. IFYE
Ambassadors are 14-19 year olds who spend 4-6 weeks in another country
living with host families and learning their culture. The 4-H
Japanese exchange provides opportunities for youth 12-18 to spend about a
month with a Japanese family. Host families are also needed each
year to host IFYE and Japanese students for periods of two weeks up to six
months. |
Interstate Exchanges
If your county group is interested in going on an exchange
to another state,
you can check out the ads that are posted already. |
Kansas
State Fair
September, Hutchinson
The State Fair serves as the showcase for Kansas 4-H by
providing opportunity for county-qualified exhibits in 4-H projects, livestock shows, dog shows and judging contests.
Exhibitors must be 10 or older on January 1 to participate in the
competitive events. The State Fair begins the first Friday of
September following Labor Day. |
Kansas Junior
Livestock Show
September, Wichita
This show is co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension
Department of Animal Sciences, Kansas Livestock Association and Wichita
Chamber of Commerce. Livestock divisions are offered for market steers,
hogs, lambs and meat goats, plus breeding beef and sheep. market livestock must be
nominated in the spring. Exhibitor scholarships are awarded based on
available funding. |
Campference
June, Rock
Springs 4-H Center.
This event is focused on
"betweenagers;" 4-H members ages 12-14. Participants experience the feel of a
"conference", while
enjoying the "camp" activities at Rock Springs 4-H Center.
Campference features workshops about opportunities in the 4-H
program, activities to energize youth while learning leadership
skills, and how to better interact with others. Participants will
meet other youth from around the state of Kansas, and have the
opportunity to establish lasting relationships. |
4-H Dog
Conference
October, Rock Springs 4-H Center |
Kansas
4-H SpaceTech Experience
This fantastic experience is held in Hutchinson at the
Cosmosphere Space Center and the Hutchinson Community College. Lodging is
at the State Fair Encampment building and meals at the Hutchinson
Community College. |
Kansas Youth
Leadership Forum (KYLF)
November, Rock Springs 4-H Center
Designed for youth 14-18 years of age who wish to enhance
their leadership skills. The Forum includes speakers, track sessions,
service learning, consulting groups and election of area representatives
to the State 4-H Council. Cost is approximately $150. |
National 4-H Congress
2007 Pictures
November, Atlanta, GA
This annual trip for state project winners is a
recognition, educational, cultural, and community service experience held
in late November each year in Atlanta, GA. Project winners selected from
Kansas Award winners are offered the opportunity to attend. A travel grant
of $200 is provided by the Kansas 4-H Foundation for each delegate, and
members are responsible for raising the remaining $800. Counties
have the option of sending one Centennial delegate, but are responsible for the
entire registration fee. |
Kansas 4-H Volunteers Forum
It will be November, Rock Springs 4-H Center.
This Forum is for all 4-H
Volunteers. The
Forum will feature speakers and workshops that will excite and energize
4-H Volunteers. Cost is around $85 for Kansas Association of 4-H
Volunteers members and $95 for nonmembers. |
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