4-H Youth Conference Just Around The Corner

Iowa State University is once again preparing for the annual convergence of more than 1,000 Iowa students with the State 4-H Youth Conference set for June 30- July 2, 2009.  This is the time to be registering as the deadline is creeping up fast, May 22.

“We are proud and lucky to have a good partnership with the academic departments on campus and they will be leading most of the workshops.  This is a great way for students to explore different majors and studies for their futures,” said Brenda Allen, 4-H youth development specialist with Iowa State University Extension.

The conference will include a wide array of workshops for the students, nearly half of which are geared toward educating students in making career choices or exposing them to the opportunities Iowa State University has to offer.  The conference also boasts three inspirational speakers who were hand picked by the State 4-H Council to pump up the delegates.

“The 2008-09 State Council has decided to shake things up and create a new conference experience for the delegates.  We hope to impact youth through service projects and hands-on experiences through workshops,” said Caitlin Andersen, the State 4-H Council conference co-chair.

While attending, students will enjoy an outside picnic, two dances and a formal banquet, all while getting a taste of living the campus life at ISU.  They will participate in a community service project to help the Story County area and will have the benefit of meeting students from other parts of the state.

“This event is open to all young people across Iowa.  We are excited about this year’s schedule and line-up of speakers and entertainment and believe our delegates will be too. The Iowa 4-H Youth Conference offers an amazing opportunity for youth from across the state to learn from each other, gain new leadership skills and be exposed to possible career and college opportunities.  It’s a fun-filled, action-packed three days that you won’t want to miss,” Allen said.

Students in the summer after their eighth grade year through grade 12 are encouraged to register. To register for the State 4-H Conference contact your Iowa State University Extension county office before May 22, 2009 or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/stateconference.