What is 4-H University?

Each year 4-H members who are in the 8th-12th grade as of August 1, 2024, are eligible to participate in 4-H University to demonstrate their skills in more than 30+ competitive events. It is a culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard work and dedication. Events range from Demonstrations, Automotive Care, Fishing Sports, Public Speaking, Fashion Revue, and more! Through competing, youth demonstrate life skills in teamwork, decision making, problem solving, resiliency, and many more. Each competitive event allows youth an opportunity for personal growth, skill mastery, and other life skills vital to functioning members of society.

4-H University participants also have the opportunity to participate in Clover College. The purpose of Clover College is to provide youth with an in-depth, hands-on learning opportunity focused on a specific topics of interest with a strong emphasis on college and career connection. Clover College is designed for youth participants (ages 13-18) to gain insight on potential college and career interests and opportunities. Also, youth are encouraged to take the Clover College experience back to their local parish program by sharing and potentially implementing what they learned in an effort to address a critical need related to the topic.

JUNE 17-19, 2025