Held annually, Junior Conference is a recreational and educational opportunity planned for 4-H’ers in the 6th through 8th grades. The weekend includes a mix of workshops and education sessions, along with opportunities for community service and exhibits, planned by and led by the Junior Board of Directors. Recreational programs for 4-H’ers are included to allow 4-H’ers to interact with youth from all over Georgia. Educational workshops, community service, and recreation are led by high school aged Teen Leaders. Registration is first-come, first-serve, and is limited.
This year’s Junior Conference will be held on November 20-21, 2021, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Full-time registration is $40.00/participant and includes Saturday lunch and dinner, lodging, and Sunday breakfast. To register to attend, please complete the form at this link: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VORT9bbBwkdmtw.
Teen Leader Opportunities
Certified teen leaders in the 9th-12th grade are encouraged to apply for various leadership roles during Junior Conference. Teen leaders must commit to the entire weekend because they will have other duties in addition to their selected role; there are no exceptions to this. Selected teens must be certified teen leaders. No other teen leaders are allowed to attend Junior Conference.
Teen leader registration is $40.00/participant and includes Saturday lunch and dinner, lodging, and Sunday breakfast.
Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, teen leaders may only apply for one teen leader opportunity. Additionally, with scheduling conflicting with rehearsals, Clovers & Co. members are not able to apply.
- Workshop Instructor Application:
Based on their application, selected teen leaders will teach a prepared workshop on one of the three Georgia 4- H content areas: Agriculture & STEM, Civic Engagement, or Healthy Living. Workshop instructors will teach their assigned lesson four times throughout the weekend.
- Recreation Leader Application:
Based on their experience and hobbies listed on the application, selected teen leaders will be assigned to lead participants in various recreation options.
- Community Service Leader Application:
Selected community service projects should be easy to do in a short time frame and provide something for a group in need. Examples are letters to military families or 4-H donors, decorations for a senior center, caps for cancer patients, etc. Selected teen leaders must supply materials and may submit receipts for reimbursement of supplies up to $25.00.
Teen Leader Application:
tinyurl.com/JuniorConference21TeenLeader
Exhibitors
Junior Conference participants (excluding teen leaders) have the opportunity to showcase an exhibit focusing on his or her DPA project area. The exhibit can be on a tri-fold board and can highlight any topic of choice based 4-H’er interest. Awards will be given to the top exhibits! The first 100 participants to register to bring an exhibit will be selected.
