4-H & Youth Development
The i-Congress is a 3 week virtual program held by Virginia 4-H: at Virginia State University that is designed to foster leadership skills in Middle School aged children. The highly acclaimed program features interactive activities that:
Expose youth to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math) subjects
Professional Speakers and Leadership Track
Virtual Hands on Experiences
Strengthen team-building and networking skills
Public Speaking Intermediate Contests
Allows them to experience what it’s like to be a college student and/or teen leader
Experience VA State 4-H Ambassadors & Closing Ceremonies
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH 4-H NOT REQUIRED. By participating in this summer program, youth will automatically be enrolled into the Virginia 4-H program free of charge. Additionally, i-Congress will enhance the ability of new, current and future 4-H youth to serve in local, district, state and national 4-H leadership roles. You must be 11-13 during the current 4-H year (October 1 through September 30), may attend the i-Congress as Delegates. Current 4-H members, who are ages 16-18 with Teen Mentor training and leadership experience, may register to participate as Teen Counselors.
cost:
Delegates (ages 11-13) - $5.00, T-Shirt is an additional cost (Optional)
QUESTIONS:
Please contact Dr. Wilson (cwilson@vsu.edu) for further details
Required Forms:
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the FCS/4-H Program office at crjohnson@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5964 /(800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. - 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chantel Wilson at cwilson@vsu.edu.
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