NH 4-H Teen Conference

4-H Alum: Harness Your Power: Confident Self Control - Join us for an empowering workshop where you'll discover the secrets to harnessing your inner strength and unlocking your full potential. Through interactive exercises and guided discussions, you'll learn how to develop confident self-control and become the best version of yourself. Get ready to transform your life and unleash the power within!

4-H Alum: Paws and Pulse: Animal CPR Workshop - Become confident in your ability to respond to animal emergencies. In this interactive workshop where you'll learn the essential skills of animal CPR and emergency care. As a 4-Her, you're likely passionate about animals, and this workshop will empower you to make a difference in their lives.

4-H National Congress: Who, What, Why and How - Ever wonder what it takes to go to 4-H National Congress?  This peer-led workshop will tell you the how, what and who of applying.  Last year's delegates can pull you through the resume and interview process, as well as what National Congress is like and how it will change you!

Adventures of the Rocky Shores with Sea Trek  -  Take away a deeper understanding of the complex relationships within the intertidal zone where you will explore the fascinating ecosystem of the rocky shore! Learn about the incredible adaptations of marine organisms that thrive in this dynamic environment, where extreme conditions like crashing waves, temperature fluctuations, and predation are a constant challenge.

Blooming Creations: Flower Arranging  -  Get creative and unleash your inner floral designer! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of displaying beautiful flowers. You will have access to a vibrant array of colorful and textured flowers to create stunning centerpieces for our Teen Conference banquet!

Courts for Everyone: Wheelchair Sports   -   Dive in with hands-on activities to promote discussion around the similarities we all share. 4-Hers will explore the topic of adaptive sports by playing basketball in wheelchairs at the Hamel Recreation Center courts. This is a great workshop to broaden your perspective while being physically active.

Creative Entrepreneurship - Each participant will receive two cupcakes and a mini four-inch cake to decorate. In this workshop you will be learning the basics of using a piping bag, how to decorate using multiple different piping tips and how to create texture. We will briefly go over some of the color theory while mixing up our colorful buttercreams, learning how to create contrast in colors to make your cakes stand out!

Cultivating a Career in Conservation - Conservation is the careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing. That one concept contains dozens of career opportunities, including wildlife biology, finance, communications, education, law, trail maintenance, and so much more. Come play some games to learn about the different ways you could use your unique skills for a career in conservation. Then, we will hike to a natural area and pick a natural resource for an in-depth investigation. Each member of your scientific team will become an expert in one part of our study, as we learn more about nature so that we can better protect nature.

Fiber Arts: Shearing Your Wool into Creation   -  Discover the magic of wool felting, focusing on needle felting techniques. In this interactive session, you'll create your own small wool felted figure to take home and show off to friends and family.

Flag Football: Touchdown Tactics  -  Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of flag football, teamwork, and strategy! This interactive workshop is designed specifically for teenagers who want to learn the fundamentals of flag football, improve their skills, and make new friends.

IGNITE Healthy Living: Passion in Action: Creating Teen-Taught Curriculum - This empowering, hands-on workshop equips teens to transform their passions into impactful teaching opportunities by guiding them through the process of creating their own curriculum. Participants will develop the skills to confidently share their knowledge, using real-world examples and interactive activities. With a focus on personal growth and leadership, each attendee will leave feeling empowered and equipped with practical materials to continue refining their passion-driven curriculum at home.

IGNITE Ag: Paws, Claws and Careers: Igniting Your Passion for Veterinary Science - Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop designed specifically for teenagers interested in veterinary science with our Ag Ambassador advisor Sarah! In this hands-on program, you'll delve into the fascinating world of animal health and welfare, exploring the latest techniques and technologies used in veterinary medicine.

Meat the Future: Pork Processing 101  -  Join us for a unique and interactive workshop where you'll learn the basics of pork meat processing from farm to table. This hands-on experience is designed specifically for teenagers interested in agriculture, food science, and culinary arts. You will gain an understanding of the basics of pork meat processing, including safety protocols and regulations.

Passion in Action: Creating Teen-Taught Curriculum - This empowering, hands-on workshop equips teens to transform their passions into impactful teaching opportunities by guiding them through the process of creating their own curriculum. Participants will develop the skills to confidently share their knowledge, using real-world examples and interactive activities. With a focus on personal growth and leadership, each attendee will leave feeling empowered and equipped with practical materials to continue refining their passion-driven curriculum at home.

Spark to Launch: Igniting Your Dream Career - Uncover your passions, strengths, and dream career in this interactive workshop! Using YouScience, you'll discover your unique aptitudes and interests, and match them to potential careers. Get guided next steps from Granite Edvance's career planning experts to be Beyond Ready to launch your next adventure!

STEM at Sea: Shipyard Structural Shop and NDT  -  Learn about the different structural shop trades - Try your hand at virtual welding; how high of a score can you get? Can you read a blueprint? What is required to work with different thicknesses of metal? How strong was that weld? Try your hand at ultrasound, boroscoping, magnetic partial testing to learn about the different methods to test the structural shop work.

The World of Bugs  -  In The World of Bugs workshop participants will visit the UNH collection of insects and arthropods, a representation of the natural history of Earth with almost 700,000 specimens. They will receive an overview of entomology and even get to participate in a cockroach race!