What: Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you’ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but will also show them how they can affect the legislative process.

When: February 15 - 16, 2026

Where: Topeka KS - Hotel Topeka at City Center (formerly Capitol Plaza)

Who: Youth 13-18 years old by January 1 of the current year

Registration: Coming 12/18/2025 - Due to Hotel room constraints, we will be capping the number of attendees so get registered soon.

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2026 at midnight OR when we reach our CAP

Cost: $225 per attendee

Times for this years event will run very similar to last years, so please use that agenda until the new one is posted.

BANQUET will be Sunday evening, if you are asking your legislators to join, please email dsratlif@ksu.edu by Feb 3 with any additional attendees. The cost is $35 for additional attendees.