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OPPORTUNITIES FOR 4-H YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERS

AwardsTrips and Awards for Older Youth

Older youth are eligible for special award trips based on their work in their 4-H projects or activities on the club and county level.  These trips include State 4-H Conference in Madison in June; Citizenship Washington Focus to Washington, D.C.; and the National 4-H Conference.  Many of these trips require the completion of a special application form detailing the member's work and activities in the 4-H program.  Some trips may also require an interview conducted by the Iowa County 4-H Leaders Council members. Both applications are due November 15th.

Application for Wisconsin 4-H Youth Conference

Application for Out of State Trips

Be a Camp Counselor

Youth in grades 9-12 may apply to be a camp counselor at Upham Woods July 5-7 when Iowa County youth camp with youth from Green and Lafayette County. Applications are due February 1.

 

Older youth are also eligible to apply for 4-H Ambassador positions.  The Ambassadors work throughout the year to promote the 4-H programs, assist at 4-H activities and events, and meet for fun activities. The 4-H Ambassador applications are available at the Extension Office and are due June 30th.

The Iowa County 4-H Leaders Association sponsors a special scholarship program available by application to youth graduating from the 4-H program. Youth are eligible for 4-H membership one year after graduation from high school.

Special Recognition and Awards

All youth are eligible for special project awards based on their work in their project areas.  Special awards are also given to youth who have shown a lot of growth or leadership in those project areas.

County-wide Events

Iowa County 4-H sponsors many county-wide events including a summer softball program, a "Day in the Arts" to promote creative arts such as music, speaking and demonstrations, dairy and livestock judging, county and state fair, summer camp, and much more.

Volunteer Opportunities

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