For Youth ages 14 and older.
For 2024 dates please check back end of the year. Application will open in December 2023, and will be due March 2024. Experience Washington D.C. and connect with other youth leaders while getting hands on experience to become representatives of change. 2023 estimated cost was $2250 per person, with scholarships available, we anticipate 2024 cost to be similar.
For more information please view the Citizenship Washington Focus website.
The 2023 National 4-H Congress applications have closed.
2024 Applications will be open June/July 2024 and will be due before September 1, 2024. Youth ages 14 and older are invited to be part of the 2024 Wyoming Delegation. Must be 14 by January 1st of that year. National 4-H Congress dates are November 29-Dec. 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. An educational experience designed to make an impact. Join us to expand your skills, engage with other 4-H members, and be inspired to make an impact in your club, community, country, and world.For more information please view the National 4-H Congress.
The 2024 National 4-H Conference information will be released in the fall. This is the US Secretary of Agricultures premier youth development opportunity. Young people assist in the development recommendations to help 4-H Youth Development programs nationally and in their communities. All Wyoming 4-H members age 15 and older are eligible to apply. Participants are chosen using an application and interview process. Applications will be available in Mid-October 2023, and will be due January 31, 2024. For more information, please visit the National 4-H Conference website.
Join us in D.C. for a 4-day experience where high-school aged teens connect, make memories and find their spark by exploring the best 4-H has to offer in STEM, Agriscience, Healthy Living, Career Readiness and Emotional Well-being. All Wyoming 4-H members age 14 and older are eligible to apply. Participants are chosen using an application and interview process. Applications will be available in October 2023, and will be due January 8th, 2024.
For more information please view the Ignite by 4-H website.
Each year Wyoming 4-H members qualify through various competitions to attend the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado. This is an opportunity to travel, meet youth from other states, compete outside of Wyoming, and have fun. This year Wyoming sent two teams, and four individuals to the 2022-23 Western National Roundup: Natrona County's Meats Judging Team; Natrona County's Livestock Judging Team; Campbell County's Sawyer Hanson for Fashion Revue; Johnson County's Cassie Downare for Fashion Revue; Albany County's Thaddaeus Christensen for Public Speaking, and Trinity Williams for Fashion Revue.
Got the Travel Bug? Check out Exploring 4-H Around the World.
Come explore the world with us! You can experience the rich history and culture of other countries. The International 4-H Exchange Programs are designed to advance cultural understanding, prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens, spark an interest in learning about foreign cultures, and develop a cadre of Americans with cultural understanding who can advance international dialogue and compete effectively in our global society.
Current members of the Wyoming 4-H program (14-19 years of age) are eligible to participate.
Members must have an interest in traveling internationally, learning about different
cultures, and living with a host family.
The cost of the trips vary by location. To explore the current international travel
opportunities, check out this flier! A $500 deposit will be required upon selection, the remaining balance can be made
in monthly payments.
There will be some additional out-of-pocket expenses for participants which include:
passport & passport photos, immunization fees (if required), transportation to and
from outbound/inbound airport, spending money for souvenirs, some in-country site
seeing excursions, and a modest host family gift.
Students will be selected on the following criteria:
Exploring 4-H Around the World: Wyoming 4-H Exchange Programs are sponsored by the University of Wyoming 4-H Youth Development Program, and the Wyoming State 4-H Foundation. Contact Warren Crawford, crawford@uwyo.edu, for more information.