Wyoming 4‑H empowers young people with skills to lead for a lifetime. It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity.
Wyoming 4-H gives you the opportunity to travel throughout Wyoming, the United States, and even Internationally. 4-H offer competitions and events to meet a variety of interests and skill levels
4-H programs are offered at the county level. To learn more about joining an local 4-H experience you can contact your local University of Wyoming Extension Office or enroll online through ZSuite.
In the spring months, the Shooting Sports Training Committee will be coming to a county near you to conduct leader shooting sports certifications! If you are a new shooting sports leader or have reached five years since your last certification, plan to attend one of these opportunities.
We are excited to announce two cross-cultural travel opportunities for summer of 2024! Please note that dates could fluctuate two days on either end. Applications are due December 10, 2023 and can be found online.
All Wyoming 4-H members age 15 and older are eligible to apply.
Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). From April 19-24, 2024, the nationally recognized event is developing the next generation of leaders alongside more federal partners than ever before. Experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with 4-H’ers from around the world. The event features Conference roundtable sessions, Youth Career Fair exhibitions, special events, assemblies and much more.
Participants are chosen using an application and interview process. The Application is now open on a first come first served basis, and will be due January 31, 2024.
For more information please visit our Travel Opportunities page.
For youth ages 14 and older.
Experience Washington D.C. and connect with other youth leaders while getting hands on experience to become representatives of change.
The Wyoming 4-H 2024 Citizen Washington Focus delegation will be attending June 15-22, 2024. The online application is now open, and CWF will operate on a first come first served basis this year. Please register ASAP if you are interested. 2024 estimated cost is $2500 per person, with scholarships available.
For more information please view our Travel Opportunities page.
Save The Date!
The 2024 Meats & Wool Judging Contests will be held in Laramie at the UW Animal Science Facilities. Registration information will be release in January
Save The Date!
Showcase Showdown offers an opportunity for youth to explore various industries through contests and workshops.
Showcase Showdown 2024 will be June 18-20, 2024 on the UW campus. More information coming in the next few months.
