Due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19, National 4-H Council, with support and guidance from national Extension leadership, including the 4-H Program Leaders Working Group, has decided that the 2021 National 4-H Educational Experiences will not be held in person. In addition to National 4-H Council’s announcement, Wisconsin has made the decision that Space Camp and the American Spirit Experience will not be held in person in 2021. See note next to the trips for which ones are virtual and which are canceled.
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Educational Travel ExperiencesTravel beyond your county by participating in state offered trips and conferences. Sample Trips: Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, Space Camp, Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference, and International Programs. Don’t miss this wonderful educational experience to traveling with and meet other 4-H members. Want to learn more about travel opportunities? Click on the link below. |
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Applications Due February 1 |
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Explore WisconsinWHERE: Wisconsin (destination chose by youth) Qualifications: Be in 6th-7th grade at time of program, maximum age 15 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth ConferenceWHERE: UW-Madison Qualifications: Be in 7th-10th grade at time of selection. National 4-H Congress To be determined for 2021Atlanta, Georgia Qualifications: Be in 10th-12th grade at time of selection, Max age 18 as of January 1, of current 4-H year, and be enrolled in the Youth Leadership project. Key AwardRecognizes 4-H participants, who have demonstrated consistent growth in the 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community. Must be 14 as of January 1, of current 4-H year. Must have completed 3 years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership.
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Applications Due October 1 |
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Space Camp Canceled for 2021Hunstville, Alabama American Spirit Trip Canceled for 2021East Coast USA & Niagara Falls Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Virtual for 2021National 4-H Center, Washington D.C. National 4-H Conference Virtual for 2021National 4-H Center, Washington D.C. Qualifications: Be in grades 10-12 at time of selection with a maximum age of 18 as of year of travel. Delegates must be selected at both county and state level. Must be enrolled in Youth Leadership Project. |
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Additional Application Forms |
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Leader Recommendation FormForm is needed for all Travel Experiences. The form can also be found in the trip packets. Main Leader Recommendation Form Word Doc Main Leader Recommendation From PDF |
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4-H Chaperone Application FormCapable, caring adults play important roles in the lives of youth involved in 4-H Youth Development Programs. This form applies to all adults, paid staff, and volunteers, accompanying 4-H youth on a Extension sponsored trip or event. The adult, by signing this form, agrees to conduct herself/himself in a responsible manner and abide by all expectations state in form. |
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Wisconsin 4-H Adult Advisor ApplicationForm is needed for Space Camp, National 4-H Congress, Citizenship Washington Focus, International Immersion programs. Applicants must be at least 21 years old (25 for some international experience) at the time of program. Applicants must have completed the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Protection program and currently be registered as 4-H leaders. |
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