Utah 4-H Events
Teen Winter Retreat

Join teens in grades 9–12 from across Utah for our annual January Teen Winter Retreat! Spend the weekend building confidence through hands-on workshops on communication and healthy relationships, enjoying winter activities, and connecting with friends old and new. Plus, get real-life insight from our expert dating panel of Collegiate 4-H members. Don’t miss the fun!

Event Information

When: January 23-24, 2026
             Friday 4:00 p.m. to Saturday 3:00 p.m.
*Please note, if you are picking up participants, please be at Aspen Grove by 2:45pm on Saturday

Where: Aspen Grove – Provo Canyon
              9521 Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, Provo UT, 84604

Who: Youth 9th-12th grade

Cost:  $135 per person
Cost includes: lodging, meals, activities

Registration Open: November 1—January 8 or until filled

Registration

Spots are limited and will fill up fast.
Sign the waiver and get registered today so you don’t miss out!
Required Waiver Form

Register Through Zsuite

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
• Check in at 4:00 p.m. at Aspen Grove
• Welcome / Introduction to TWR
• 5:00 p.m. Dinner
• 6:00 p.m. Workshops
• 8:30 p.m. Dance!
• 10:30 p.m. In rooms/quiet time

SATURDAY
• Breakfast
• Workshops
• Cross-country skiing / snowshoeing activity
• Lunch
• Workshops
• Closing
• 3:00 p.m. Check out & head home

 

Packing List

  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Towel
  • Gloves, hat, coat, boots
    • for outside winter activities such as, snowshoe, cross country skiing, and high adventure course. 
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Toiletries
  • Pajamas
  • Clothing, sweatshirt
  • *Waiver form must be uploaded into Zsuite when registering

Teen Winter Retreat Design Team

If you want to expand your leadership skills and work in conjunctions with the 4-H State Ambassadors, apply to be on the Teen Winter Retreat Design Team. We will be selecting 8 design team youth.

Applications to be on the Teen Winter Retreat Design Team are open between September 1 – October 24.

For youth in 10th-12th grades.
Youth will plan the activities and teach the workshops at Teen Winter Retreat. 
Must upload a 4-H Portfolio (Resume and cover letter) in zsuites. 
Objectives for the cover letter are:

  • Explain your 4-H Leadership experience.
  • Why do you want to be a Teen Winter Retreat leader?
  • What has been your involvement with this event in the past, if any?
  • What do you hope to learn from this leadership role?

 

Questions? Contact the Utah 4-H State Office: (435) 797-4444

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