Monday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025
NH 4-H Teen Conference is a three-day, two-night conference held at the University of New Hampshire, Durham campus. The conference is designed by 4-H teens from New Hampshire in youth-adult partnership with advisors, to create an experience that will leave lasting memories.
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to stay on a college campus? Look no further. Are you interested in getting to know other teenagers from around the state? You can here. Interested in experiencing hands on workshops in a college lab? We have you covered.
NH 4-H Teen Conference is open to all. Any teen interested in making friends, engaging in hands-on workshops, participating in a service-project and a field trip is encouraged to attend.
- Open to any teen that has graduated 8th grade and age 14 to graduated 12th grade.
- Teen Conference is held at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
- 3 days on campus, 3 workshop sessions, 1 dance, and 1 field trip.
- Experience dorm-living, a college campus, and a final night semi-formal banquet.
- Scholarships are requested through your 4-H county office.
Cost: NH 4-H members is $375 and for Non-4-H members or out of state participants the cost is $475.
Scholarships: Learn about how to apply for a scholarship to Teen Conference through the NH 4-H Kindness Matters Scholarship and NH 4-H Grit to Grow Scholarship.
Registration: opens April 1st through ZSuite. Deadline to register is May 26, 2025!
*There is mandatory orientation on Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via ZOOM. *Please check your acceptance of registration or roommate assignment information for the ZOOM link.
Teen Conference Schedule
Teen Conference is now three days and two nights. Arrival is at 9am on Monday, June 23 (instead of noon) and departure is Wednesday, June 25 at 4pm (instead of 11am). This adds a full 8 hours of programming time.
Monday, June 23
9-10am Check In
11-11:30am Opening Ceremony
11:30-12:15pm Lunch
12:30-5:30pm Service Project
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
7:30-9:30pm First Night Activities
9:30-10:30pm Social Time
10:30-11:00pm Floor Reflection
11-11:30pm Quiet Time
11:30pm Lights Out
Tuesday, June 24
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:45-9:00am Assembly
9:30-11am Workshop Session 1
11:15-12:00pm Lunch
12-12:15pm Assembly
12:30-2pm Workshop Session 2
2:30-3:30pm Workshop Session 3
3:45-5pm Banquet Prep/Social Time
5:30-10pm Banquet
10-11pm Social Time
11-11:30pm Floor Reflection
11:30-12am Quiet Time
12am Lights Out
Wednesday, June 25
8-9am Breakfast
9-9:15am Assembly
9:30-1:30pm Field Trip/Lunch
2:15-3pm Room Inspection/Check Out
3:15-3:45pm Closing Ceremony
4pm Depart
Conference Check In and Check Out Locations
Photo credit: Isabella Peters
Teen Conference for a Day
Monday, June 23, 2025 | 11:00am-5:30pm
Our 4th Annual Teen Conference For a Day is a great way to get a taste of Teen Conference for our NH 4-Hers that are 12-18. Held the 1st day of Teen Conference at the University of New Hampshire, Durham campus our Teen Conference For a Day participants will follow the same schedule as full day participants allowing them to enjoy the opening ceremony, team building and service-learning project.
Here's a sneak peek at some of the workshops being held at 2025 NH 4-H Teen Conference
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
