*****REMINDER*****
The application period for youth to apply to participate in
National 4-H Congress is March 1 through April 16, all applications must be
submitted through 4-H Connect. There is no fee to apply.
National 4-H Congress is held
annually in Atlanta, Georgia over the Thanksgiving holidays. The program
combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational and networking
opportunities. The program combines sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and
a service learning experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders,
speakers, and educators present the most current and timely information
available.
OBJECTIVES:
• To
improve the ability of teen 4-H youth to express themselves in written and
verbal forms of communication that are necessary and important “life skills”
for today and in the future.
• To
increase the awareness of the importance of Leadership, Citizenship, and
Community Service in 4-H Youth Development.
Eligibility:
• Youth
who possess the maturity to interact with other youth from different regions,
cultures, experiences and beliefs.
• Youth
in grades 9-12 at time of event, November 23-28, 2017.
• Youth
must still be in high school during the time of the trip.
• Must
have approval of county Extension Office/4-H Coordinator
IMPORTANT DATES:
Online Application Opens: March
1, 2017
Online Application Closes: April
16, 2017
Interviews Announced: April 28,
2017
Interviews during Roundup: TBD
Delegation Announced: June 8,
2017
Deposit (1st Payment) due
($750.00): June 30, 2017
Final (2nd Payment) due (balance
of $1,000-1,500*): July 31, 2017 (donor/sponsor search underway; final
registration amount to be announced by May 1, but will not exceed $1,500)
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