{"id":748,"date":"2026-10-12T15:46:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tattnall4h\/?p=748"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:53:42","slug":"falljrconf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tattnall4h\/2026\/falljrconf\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Junior Conference Registration Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Heroes Assemble! Join Us for the 2026 Georgia 4-H Junior Conference<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calling all Georgia 4-H\u2019ers! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of learning, leadership, community service, and fun at the <strong>2026 Georgia 4-H Junior Conference<\/strong>! This year\u2019s superhero-inspired theme, <strong>\u201c4-H Heroes Assemble!\u201d<\/strong>, invites youth to discover their strengths, build new friendships, and explore how they can make a difference in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Conference will take place on <strong>November 14-November 15, 2026, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center<\/strong>. This annual event brings together 4-H\u2019ers from across Georgia for an exciting experience filled with educational workshops, community service, recreation, and opportunities to grow as leaders. Whether you&#8217;re a middle school student ready for a new adventure or a high school student eager to lead, there&#8217;s a way for you to be part of the action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes Junior Conference Special?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Conference is designed especially for youth in <strong>6th through 8th grades<\/strong>. Throughout the weekend, participants will have opportunities to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build leadership skills:<\/strong> Take part in educational workshops led by high school-aged 4-H Teen Leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve their communities:<\/strong> Participate in meaningful service projects that support others and make a positive impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make new friends:<\/strong> Connect with 4-H\u2019ers from counties across Georgia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enjoy recreational activities:<\/strong> Participate in fun activities planned to bring everyone together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore and learn:<\/strong> Discover new interests through exhibits and activities planned and led by the Junior District Board of Directors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Junior District Board of Directors has been hard at work preparing an unforgettable conference experience. With a superhero theme, participants can look forward to a weekend full of teamwork, creativity, and opportunities to discover their own superpowers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High School 4-H\u2019ers: Become a Junior Conference Teen Leader!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a high school 4-H\u2019er looking for a way to share your talents, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a difference for younger 4-H members? Apply to be a <strong>Teen Leader at the 2026 Junior Conference!<\/strong> Teen Leaders play an important role in making Junior Conference a success. They help create a fun, welcoming, and educational experience for 4-H\u2019ers in grades 6\u20138 while gaining valuable leadership experience of their own. Three Teen Leader opportunities are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Workshop Instructor:<\/strong> Teach a prepared leadership lesson to conference participants. Workshop instructors will present their assigned lesson four times throughout the weekend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recreation Leader:<\/strong> Use your interests, hobbies, and experience to lead fun recreational activities for participants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Service Leader:<\/strong> Lead a hands-on service project that benefits a group in need. Examples include writing letters to military families or 4-H donors, creating decorations for a senior center, or making caps for cancer patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving as a Teen Leader is a great way to develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while adding meaningful experience to your 4-H portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teen Leader Application Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible, applicants must be <strong>Teen Leader II certified<\/strong> and able to commit to the entire conference weekend. Teen Leaders have responsibilities throughout the event beyond their selected roles, so full-weekend participation is required. Applicants may apply for only one Teen Leader position. Due to scheduling conflicts, Clovers &amp; Co. members are not eligible to apply. Teen Leader registration is <strong>$25 per participant<\/strong> and includes Saturday lunch and dinner, lodging, and Sunday breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High school 4-H\u2019ers who are ready to step up, serve others, and help younger members discover their superpowers can apply using the <strong>2026 Junior Conference Teen Leader Survey<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/uga.questionpro.com\/a\/TakeSurvey?tt=vd8EirbEN3AECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D\">https:\/\/uga.questionpro.com\/a\/TakeSurvey?tt=vd8EirbEN3AECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help Make a Difference with Pop Tabs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia 4-H will continue collecting aluminum pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Georgia. This is a great opportunity for 4-H\u2019ers and their families to support a meaningful cause before the conference. Pop Tab donations can be dropped off at the Tattnall County Extension Office or turned in to your 4-H Teacher (5th-12th graders) no later than November 10th. We will weigh the pop tabs and donate them locally. Every contribution is another way for our 4-H community to show that even small actions can make a big difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Information for Junior Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full-time registration for middle school participants is <strong>$100 per participant<\/strong> and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday lunch and dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday breakfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshop supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation to\\from the conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Space is limited, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on <strong>Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> Families can find registration by visiting their local Extension Office. Tattnall County youth should plan to pay with cash or check (payable to Tattnall County Extension). You will not be registered until you are paid in full. We unfortunately do not have any scholarship funds available to offset the cost of this conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note that cancellations made on or after October 28 will incur a $30 cancellation fee. <\/strong>Families should also make sure all required Georgia 4-H forms are completed before the event. These include the Georgia 4-H Code of Conduct and Medical Form, as well as the Medicine Form if applicable. You can fill these forms out at the Extension Office when you register your child for the conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Ready to Assemble Your Superpowers!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Junior Conference is more than just a weekend away from home. It is an opportunity for young people to develop leadership skills, serve others, build friendships, and experience all that Georgia 4-H has to offer. Whether you&#8217;re a 6th\u20138th grade 4-H\u2019er excited about workshops and new friendships or a high school 4-H\u2019er ready to take on a Teen Leader role, there&#8217;s an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark your calendar for November 14-November 15, 2026, and get ready to assemble with Georgia 4-H at Rock Eagle 4-H Center!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4-H Heroes Assemble! Join Us for the 2026 Georgia 4-H Junior Conference Calling all Georgia 4-H\u2019ers! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of learning, leadership, community service, and fun at the 2026 Georgia 4-H Junior Conference! 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