National 4‑H Events

4‑H STEM Challenge

The 4‑H STEM Challenge is an annual initiative to inspire kids everywhere to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning.

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4-H'er participating in STEM Challenge

National Youth Summit Series

Weekend-long learning events that grow and develop skills in that students can use in their own lives and share with their communities. 4‑H hosts three summits each year that focus on STEM, Agri-science, and Healthy Living.

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4-H'er presenting at the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living

4‑H Youth in Action Awards

The 4‑H Youth in Action Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in our core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living and STEM.

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4-H Youth In Action National Winner Clyde Van Dyke

Citizenship Washington Focus

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), a week-long 4‑H citizenship program for youth ages 14-19, is the preeminent 4‑H citizenship and leadership experience for 4‑H youth.

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4-H Citizenship Washington Focus participant poses with the Washington monument in her hand

Leadership Washington Focus

Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) is a 4‑H leadership program for youth entering grades 7 through 9.

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4-H'er making a 4-H symbol with his hands

National 4‑H Conference

National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world.

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4-H'er presenting at National 4-H Conference

Event Schedule at a Glance

2021 – Virtual

Healthy Living Summit: February 12-15
Agri-Science Summit: March 5-7
National 4‑H Conference: April 10-14
Citizenship Washington Focus: June 20 – July 19 (once per week program)
STEM Summit: September 16-19

2022 – In-Person (Washington, D.C.)

Healthy Living Summit: February 10-13
Agri-Science Summit: March 10-13
Citizenship Washington Focus: June 5 – July 16 (week-long programs)
Leadership Washington Focus: July 18-22
STEM Summit: September 15-18

4-H youth doing a STEM project

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 4‑H

As a system, Cooperative Extension believes that diverse perspectives, values, and beliefs help generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing—and increasingly diverse—world.

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Boy and Girl STEM activity

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