Washington County 4-H

Teen Council

Club of teens 7th-9th grades working, planning, and learning together to strengthen their own personal leadership, communication, and team work skills while mentoring and teaching younger youth. Participation in Teen Council adds many experiences to youths’ resumes that can lead to future scholarships. Teen Council serves on a local, county, and state level and participation can lead a 4-Her to become a Project or State Ambassador. Being a council member requires dedication and commitment but it is also about having FUN!  Teen Council is a great way to meet new friends and create lasting memories.

Program Overview

  • Develop leadership, public speaking, and mentoring skills. 
  • Increase self confidence, growth mindset, and personal resilience. 
  • Expand resume and portfolio.
  • Organize and facilitate community service-learning projects.
  • Create new friendships and lasting memories.
  • Select and participate in a Teen Council Committee. 
    • Service: Organize and facilitate a community service and a service-learning project for the club.
    • Activities: Organize and facilitate monthly activities for the club to participate in.
    • Outreach: Organize and facilitate one outreach activity and one summer camp.
  • Have 80% attendance to all teen council meetings.
  • Participate in club-organized service projects.
  • Participate in club-organized outreach and summer camp activities.
  • Enter a minimum of one exhibit into the county fair e.g., arts, baking, robotics, leadership. (Due April)
  • Prepare a demonstration for 4-H County Contest. (Due June)
  • Prepare a portfolio for the Utah 4-H Portfolio
    Contest. (Due February)
Teen Council is held on Monday each month September-July from 4:30-6:00pm at the USU Extension Office.

339 S 5500 W, Hurricane, UT 84737

From June-August, teens will be invited to travel to the 4-H Teen Summit in Logan and run their club-organized summer camp. 

Dates
September 18
October 16
November 20
January 8
February 12
March 4
April 8
May 13
June 3
July 15
  • $10 for 4-H membership

Utah 4-H hosts several statewide events throughout the year. Teen Council members have first priority to participate in these exciting events. These events are held throughout the state and each have their own additional travel costs. If youth are interested in attending a state event, they will need to sign up online and pay the cost. 


State Events:

Teen Winter Retreat- January, Provo (9th-12th grade)

Southern Region Retreat- March, Bryce Canyon (8th-12th Grade)

TRY Team Training- March, Richfield (7th-12th Grade)

Mock Legislature- April, Salt Lake City (9th-12th Grade)

i4-H- June, Logan (7th-8th Grade)

4-H Classic- June, Spanish Fork (3rd-12th Grade)

Teen Summit- July, Logan

Application Process

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Step 1

Become a 4-H member.

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Step 2

Fill out Teen Council membership form: Search Teen Council under the events tab in zsuite
Apply Now

 

FAQ's Teen Council 

Teen Council is held on one Monday each month September-July from 4:30-6:00pm at USU Extension - Washington County.

339 S 5500 W

Hurricane, UT 84737

Any 4-H member in the 7th-9th grade.

Active 4-H members in 7th-12th grade.

 

 

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