Thinking of the Future - Being a Change-Maker

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    Teen Leadership


New Hampshire teens are the leaders of tomorrow. 4-H teens are empowered to develop skills in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration,and communication so they can become 21st century leaders.

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Community and Volunteer Resources

4-H Teen Opportunities

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State and National 4-H Opportunities & Resource

2025-2026 Teen Leadership & Civic Engagement Guide

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4-H Youth Leadership

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Ignite Your Spark-Resources For Your 4-H Teen

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4-H Community Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors

4-H STEM Ambassadors

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4-H Ag Ambassadors

Youth Scholarship Opportunities

4-H to UNH Scholarship 

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Governor Matthew G. Bevin Kindness Award 

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NH 4-H Kindness Matters Scholarship

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NH 4-H Grit to Grow Scholarship
 

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities 

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National Leadership Opportunities

National Congress

4-H National Congress 
(Application due July 1)

National Conference

National 4-H Conference 
(Application due October 1)

Dairy Conference

National 4-H Dairy Conference 
(Application due July 1)

Teens Ignite Conference

Ignite by 4-H! 
(Application due November 1)

Statewide Teen Events

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Teen Leadership Retreat

Camp Sentinel - October 18 - 19, 2025 10am-1pm
Cost: $90
Start your 4-H year with an overnight retreat just for NH teens (ages 12–18)! You’ll explore your interests, help plan fun activities, make new friends, and build leadership skills—all in one awesome weekend.
 

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4-H Day of Service 

Date: TBD
The New Hampshire 4-H Day of Service is a dynamic, statewide event that brings together hundreds of young people from every corner of the Granite State. Rooted in the 4-H pledge—especially the commitment to “hands to larger service”—this regional gathering is a celebration of youth leadership, civic engagement, and the power of collective action.

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Farm, Forest & Garden Exposition

May 1-2, 2026
Join NH 4-H for 2 days of learning, sharing presentations, and fun!  The 4-H Clover Corner is a gateway for families to experience activities, 4-H Events, and a showcase of agriculture, science, and the arts.  

Articles

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NH 4-H Launches a Virtual Community of Practice for Positive Youth Development
Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities
NH 4-H is launching a virtual Community of Practice (CoP) designed for adults who care for or work closely with teens. A CoP is more than a discussion... Learn More
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Creating a Sense of Belonging and Purpose: Through the Lifespan
Bridging the Gap
The partnership between New Hampshire 4-H and Sunrise Sunset Center highlights the importance of inter-generational connections in building stronger c... Learn More
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Wild at Heart
A new partnership is getting youth outside to learn, play and develop a love for the environment
Through the All-Terrain Learning Adventures (ATLAS) program, students from Epping Middle School, Epping Elementary School and Lamprey River Elementary... Learn More
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Teen Leaders Make a Difference in Their Communities
4-H youth give back to Belknap County through pollinator project
Belknap County 4-H teenagers Emma Davidson, Oliver Leandro and Emmaline Leandro are leading a team of 11 adolescents in a project on pollinators. Learn More

Events

  • October 18, 2025
    Teen Leadership Retreat
    Teen Leadership Retreat 10:00am - 1:00pm, The Teen Leadership Retreat is the launch of the 4-H program year for tweens and teens ages 12-18. This overnight experience gathers teens from across New
  • November 5, 2025
    4-H Community of Practice Meeting [Virtual]
    4-H Community of Practice Meeting [Virtual] 6:30pm - 8:00pm, We invite any youth practitioner, volunteer or parent to join our 2025-2026 4-H Community of Practice virtual meetings. We will meet to share resources,
  • November 15, 2025
    Pathways to Possibilities: Discovery Day with NH 4-H and Keene State College
    Pathways to Possibilities: Discovery Day with NH 4-H and Keene State College 9:30am - 3:30pm, Join New Hampshire 4-H and college partner, Keene State College, for a fun day-long learning experience designed to engage youth with 4-H learning activities
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