Upcoming 4-H Events (in chronological order)

Health Heroes Workshops for Youth - Sept. 19, Oct. 5, Oct. 17

Join faculty, staff and medical students from the UVM Larner College of Medicine and UVM Extension 4-H for a series of interactive workshops promoting practical health and wellness knowledge for your own life and to share with your community. For youth in grades 8th-12th. Free program, but registration is required.

Please register for the program here: https://go.uvm.edu/heroes2.

Dates and topics include:
Thursday, 9/19, 5:00- 7:00 pm Healthcare and Healthy Living: Careers in Healthcare and promoting healthy lifestyles
Saturday, 10/5, 12:00-2:00 pm Prevention Strategies: What you can do to enhance personal and community health
Thursday, 10/17, 5:00-7:00 pm What is Mental Health and why is it important for overall health?

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you.

VTeen Science Pathways Cafés - monthly starting Sept. 21

Join us this school year for science cafés on topics selected by your peers for their dynamic interest. Engage in hands-on learning from scientists, engineers, and technology experts as you explore different pathways in these fields. Dates are on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm on UVM campus and include 9/21, 10/19, 11/9, 12/7, 1/10, 2/15, 3/22, 4/12 and 5/10. Free program, but registration is required. Please register online (topics for some are still TBD). Pizza and soft drinks provided. Run by the Teen Science Ambassadors for youth in grades 7-12. To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least 3 weeks before the event you want to attend so we may assist you. Contact Margaret Coan at Margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

APPLY NOW to become a SCIENCE AMBASSADOR! Application deadline is Sept. 10. Read more about the Science Ambassador program.

STEM Showcase - Nov. 2

The UVM STEM Ambassadors present unique hands-on STEM activities in this engaging morning of STEM learning. For youth in grades 2nd-9th. To be held Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on UVM campus. Free event but registration is required and will open in mid September. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

VTeen Leadership Weekend - Nov. 15-17

Join 4-H and Vermont teens interested in developing their leadership skills in a fun-filled weekend at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. November 15-17. Come together with your peers to hone communication, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills. Bring what you learn back to your school and community to make a difference in the areas you are most passionate about. This weekend-long workshop will focus on hands-on learning through fun activities, skill-building games, action-planning, and meeting other teens from around the state. Fee for attendance (tbd), with meals and lodging included. Open to youth in grades 8 to 12 grades. Registration and more information will be available mid-Sept. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

Discover Engineering (Save the Date!) - Feb. 22, 2025

This day-long event, sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund, is an annual event for youth in middle school through high school to learn about engineering, build skills, and network with engineering students, professors, and professionals in the field. This hallmark event of UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) and Vermont 4-H will happen on Saturday, February 22 at the University of Vermont.

The day includes a morning of networking, discovery and learning through the Engineering Scavenger Hunt, as youth visit exhibits by local businesses, organizations, and student groups. Each table will display, or have interactive exhibits, showcasing the varied types of engineering and career pathways. The afternoon is packed with an array of workshops featuring hands-on learning and exploration, including robots! Lunch will be provided. Registration and more information will be available in early January.

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu before Friday, January 31, 2025 so we may assist you. Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu for more info.

 

UVM Extension 4-H

4-H Calendar

Visit the 4-H Events Calendar for a complete listing of upcoming programs.

2024 Competition Results

THRIVE Workshops for Schools - Schedule Today!

4-H has been helping youth thrive for over 100 years! Through experiential learning activities we deliver high quality programs framed in a positive youth development context. Let us work with your middle and high school students to intentionally focus on the development of critical life skills / transferable skills. Contact Lauren.Traister@uvm.edu for more information and to schedule your workshop.

4-H Clover Emblem Guidelines

Follow the "Using the 4-H Name and Emblem" guidelines (4-H National Headquarters Fact Sheet, PDF, Jan. 2011) when using the 4-H clover.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for 4-Hers and 4-H volunteers to reduce the cost of participating in educational programs.

4-H At Home

4-H At Home offers activities and resources that youth and families can use for self-guided learning and fun on a variety of topics.

Teen Science YouTube Channel

Watch Teen Science Cafe session recordings online