PROGRAM AREAS
STEM PATHWAYS

The Utah 4-H STEM program introduces youth to science, technology, engineering, and math in an engaging, hands-on learning environment.
Through related activities and curriculum, youth develop and further thinking processes, life skills, and interpersonal skills through opportunities to solve real world scientific and technological problems, computational thinking, the scientific method, and engineering design.
To find out more about STEM 4-H programs, visit the National 4-H website.
- Confidence in dealing with complexity
- Persistence in working with difficult problems
- The ability to handle ambiguity
- The ability to deal with open-ended problems
- Setting aside differences to work with others to achieve a common goal or solutions
- Knowing one's strength and weaknesses when working with others.
- Decomposition: Breaking down data, processes or problems into smaller, manageable parts.
- Pattern Recognition: Observing patterns, trends, and regularities in data.
- Abstraction: Identifying the general principles that generate these patterns.
- Algorithm Design: Developing the step-by-step instructions for solving this and similar problems.
- Identify a Problem: What is the problem or need you are trying to solve with your design? How did you identify this need?
- Research current products and constraints: What already exists to address the problem? What can you do to improve the current solution? What constraints do you have to work within (time, supplies, budget, etc.)?
- Brainstorm possible solutions: Think through all of the possibilities!
- Select the most promising solution.
STEM Projects
Check back soon for more information on these project areas!
- Robotics and Drones
- Electronics
- Coding
- Maker
- Outdoor Design
- Physical and Natural Sciences
- Digital Arts
- Engineering Design
Camps, Contests, and Events
Digital Arts Competition
January 31 – April 7, 2025
A fun competition focusing on photography, videography, 2D, and 3D Digital Arts, as well as a 30 hour video shoot contest.
For more information, rules, and guidelines, select your interest below:
Photography
Videography
2D Design
3D Design
30 Hour Shoot
Graphic Design
Pixelation
Artificial Intelligence Art (email Pam VanWagoner for details)
TRY Team Training
March 28-29, 2025
TRY Team Training takes place March 17th-18th 2023 in Richfield, UT. This training is designed to teach a mentor and a group of youth grades 7-12 both the leadership skills and curriculum to lead camps and clubs in their county. There are various content areas of training available, including STEM.
Registration closes Monday March 6th.
This is a great way to receive training and supplies for camps in your community. There is not a cost for the training other than transportation, and you go home with a great curriculum and most of the supplies to run the STEM camp. Registration is on Z-Suites.
STEM/Agriscience (Robotics, Drones, CS, Unplugged),
Financial Literacy (SmartCents, Grants).
i4-H Camp
June 30—July 2, 2025
Intermediate 4-H (i4-H) Camp is a summer camp for kids in 7th and 8th grade! i4-H campers participate in team building workshops taught by teen leaders, complete STEM challenges, make new friends, and have a remarkable summer adventure.
More details can be found on the i4-H page.Hackathon
April, 2021
A Team based Hackathon Challenge
May the 4th
May 2025
May the 4th be with you as you celebrate Family STEM Day!
Drones
Agrobotics/Drone Expo: April 11, 2025 in Kearns, UT. Registration opens January 31st on Zsuite (4h.zsuite.org)
Drone Challenge: April 12, 2025 in Kearns, Utah; registration opens January 31st on Zsuite (4h.zsuite.org)
Drone Workshop: A workshop and story-based drone competition. Contact 4-H in your county and ask about upcoming Drone Workshops!
Game Design Challenge
March 1 – August 31, 2025
The Game Design Challenge is fun way to create and build your very own board game!
- Iteration 1: due April 15, 2025
- Iteration 2: due May 19, 2025
- Iteration 3: due June 16, 2025
- Iteration 4: due July 14, 2025
Game Design Challenge Rules
Pixelations
A creative Pixelation Challenge. Create any artwork designed with pixelations of color.
Deadline: April 10, 2025
Pixelation Contest Rules and Guidelines
Invention Convention / Tech Innovators Challenge
This event is the Utah Qualifier for Invention Convention Worldwide Nationals. Participating youth will present their inventions either virtually the last week of April or in-person on May 3rd in Salt Lake County. Youth may register to present virtually or in-person. All youth ages 5-18 are eligible to participate. Projects from teams of up to three inventors are also accepted. Each inventor should submit a registration with the same project abstract.
Inventioneers of Today and Tomorrow (IT2) is an invention program open to youth grades K-12 living in Utah. The program, run by Utah 4-H, is an affiliate of the Worldwide Invention Convention hosted through the Henry Ford Museum. We invite students from throughout the state of Utah to participate in the Invention Convention. We will be holding an in-person event in South Jordan, UT, or there is the option to participate in an online interview from home. Participation is free. Top projects will be invited to participate in the Worldwide Invention Convention in Detroit.You will be emailed more information about presentation time and requirements.
Click to view 2025 Utah Invention Convention Rubric
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Have questions? Contact: Deb Ivie | deborah.ivie@usu.edu | (801) 300-5680
Service in STEM
We love to see how you're using STEM to serve in your community!
Email Deb (deborah.ivie@usu.edu) with any questions and for additional details. Projects are due June 1, 2025; Registrations open in zSuite February 15, 2025.
National 4H True Leaders in Equity
Utah 4-H is sponsoring four contests designed to help us think about equity and inclusivenes
Rules & Guidelines:
- STEM Equity Challenge - Quick Guide English • Spanish
- Performing Arts Equity English • Spanish
- Photography Equity English • Spanish
- Writing Equity English • Spanish
All entries can be emailed to utah4hSTEM@usu.edu
STEM Resources
K-12 Resources