2015/2016 Overview of 4-H Trips, Opportunities and Awards

Name ______Year in School _____ Years in 4-H _____

Check all those you are interested in receiving. Discuss award options with your parents. Complete and turn in with Portfolio. *Indicates you may attend multiple years (Ö) INTEREST COST YOUR COST *Art Lab, 4-H Camp Upham Woods, WI Dells, January 2014. Explore a Approx. $70 and transportation Transportation wide range of tracks in the arts. These may include communication, music, photography, theater arts, visual arts, fashion design and more. U.S. Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama, April– Maximum age is 15 at Approx. $550 Approx. $275 time of trip. *State 4-H & Youth Conference Approx. $240 + transportation Approx. $120 Madison, WI -- June Set up like a mini-college. Pre-sign for a variety of seminars, motivational speakers, dances, recreation, & more. Citizenship Washington Focus Approx. $1200 Approx. $600 Choice of Dates; June – July, you pick a week; 9 days across country and in Washington, D.C.; meet 4-Her’s nationwide; learn about citizenship, government, history. Lots to see & do! *I Dare You Award…National Leadership Camp Approx. $700 + $175 towards Approx. $100 A rustic camp on the dunes of Lake Michigan. You’ll meet people from transportation are covered. initial deposit; 50% around the world, learn about their lifestyles and values and share your of final cost own. Be recognized as a leader, receive an inspirational booklet. (Note if applying for Camp Scholarship you will pay the first $100 non- depending on refundable application fee.) whether or not you get a scholarship American Spirit Experience Approx. $1200 Approx. $600 Opportunity to develop knowledge of America’s Heritage, citizenship and leadership. Participants travel to an Amish Village, Valley Forge, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Niagara Falls and more while they learn the steps taken to gain US independence and freedom. American Spirit West Approx. $1500 Approx. $750 Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to explore the west. Stopping at several National Parks, you’ll have an opportunity to develop independence, leadership and an appreciation of our national treasurers. National 4-H Conference, Washington D.C. Approx. $1000 Approx. $500 or March. You’ll be nominated for selection to a statewide delegation that more depending travels in March. Give input on future direction 4-H takes at the national on number of level. Enjoy the sights and bustle of Washington. delegates from our You will be required to fill out another form with questions and county submit your resume. National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA Approx. $1100 Approx. $550 or Travel to Atlanta, GA where you’ll spend time in November celebrating more. accomplishments you and others have made in 4-H. Expect a lot of motivation and inspiration at this one!! 4-H Key Award: The highest recognition you can receive in 4-H. You None receive a certificate and your key pendant in 2015. Awards are dependent on the amount of money available from the Adult Leaders’ Association. No more than ½ of any experience will be awarded to any one recipient.