For current 4-H participants ages 15-21 across Ontario (as of travel date * must be in Grade 10 at minimum)
Space Available: 4-H Ontario can send 7 participants.
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: May 2025
Cost: $635
Registration Deadline: February 17
Citizenship Congress will deepen your understanding of civic engagement, governance and public policy, parliamentary procedures, citizenship, and politics. This conference creates opportunities for you to network and learn from experts on governance and civic engagement while building your research skills, communication skills, and your knowledge on parliamentary procedure. Workshops and preparation sessions will culminate with the annual debate where you and your fellow 4-H’ers from across Canada will construct insightful arguments and practice your skills of persuasion and public speaking. You’ll leave Citizenship Congress having learned more about Canada, its government, and yourself.
Learn more and watch recordings of past debates at 4-h-canada.ca/citizenship-congress.
Upon being selected, a registration fee, along with further registration information, is to be paid to the Canadian 4-H Council.
For more information about applying to this experience, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Programming
opportunities@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748
For current 4-H Participants, 16-21 years old (as of program date)
First offered in 1931, 4-H Canada’s Members Forum is our longest-running program. Through experiential learning, workshops and interactive activities, you will develop a deeper awareness, knowledge and understanding of what it means to positively impact the environment and healthy living. You’ll leave feeling energized and equipped to apply new knowledge and skills to club projects in your community, and maybe even discover new career paths to explore or pursue.
For information on the 2024 National Members Forum, as it becomes available, visit the 4-H Ontario and the 4-H Canada website.
Date: November 2-7, 2024
Location: Oakville, ON
Venue: Holiday Inn Oakville Centre
Theme: TBD
Open to: 4-H participants, 16-21 years old
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
Cost: $675 (includes meals, flights, accommodations, programming)
Space Available: Seven delegates (age 16-21) and one chaperone from each province
Youth will have the opportunity to participate in mentorship circles, connect with 4-H’ers from across the country, network, connect with agriculture industry leaders and so much more!
Participants will explore:
- Careers and Leadership – including Mentorship Circles
- Service and Community Development
- Environment and Healthy Living
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You can find the 4-H Inclusion Statement here.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Programming
opportunities@4-hontario.ca
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Event date: January 31, 2025 – February 2, 2025
Cost: $200
*This fee covers your experience at Dairy Sen$e, including accommodations, meals, activities and supplies.*
For all youth ages 18-25 (prior to January 1, 2025)
Location: Best Western Hotel, Arden Park in Stratford, ON
Registration Deadline: Jan 10, 2025
If you plan to be involved in the dairy industry in any way, Dairy Sen$e is for you!
Through guest speakers, case studies, facility tours and networking with industry leaders, you’ll gain practical skills that will set you up to run a profitable dairy operation.
- Gain management skills from Ontario’s top dairy farmers
- Learn the key elements of a succession plan
- Network with other young dairy farmers
- Tour facilities and hear from knowledgeable guest speakers
Dairy Sen$e® offers an invaluable, intensive opportunity to learn the business and operations of dairy and apply them to your farm.
For more information, please contact:
4-H Ontario’s Coordinator, Events
events@4-hontario.ca
1-877-410-6748 x 468
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Open to: 4-H Participants, 18-25 years old
Careers on the Grow is a career exploration program where you can explore career paths, apply your skills, and gain hands-on work experience. Being part of your 4-H club prepares you for your future career by learning decision-making, communication, and leadership skills – which are in demand in today’s workplace. Through Careers on the Grow, you can put these skills to work and grow them further through internship placements, networking, mentorship opportunities, and career exploration resources. As part of this program there are internship opportunities, e-mentorships, virtual workshops and career readiness learning modules.
For more details on the 2024 program, visit https://4-h-canada.ca/programs/careers-on-the-grow/
The Impact Conference is where 4-H participants, ages 14-21 from across the province, are nominated by their home associations to attend a three-day conference. Participants will learn about careers, volunteering and making a difference in their communities. It will be filled with learning opportunities, a chance to network and make lasting connection with like-minded individuals. The Impact Conference aims to educate, inspire and empower the future generation of leaders by providing them with the knowledge and resources necessary to pursue their chosen career path, and create a positive lasting impact within their club, community, country and world!
When: October 17-19, 2025
Where: Oakville, ON
Cost: $225 +HST
Who can attend: This conference is open to all 4-H participants aged 14-21 (prior to Jan. 1, 2025) who have completed a minimum of 6 clubs and are actively involved in 4-H and their community.
Registration deadline: July 15, 2025 (associations must submit delegate names to 4-H Ontario by end of day)
For more information, read our FAQ. If you are interested in attending this conference, please contact your local 4-H association.
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