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New Hampshire teens have the opportunity to participate in a track of development that speaks to their personal spark. An Extension Field Specialist oversees the program, as well as a teen mentor/volunteer that provides direct service and support to the team under the program’s pillars of career and academic development, leadership development, and a teach back/give-back project.
A Youth Leadership Team member must be 12+ and a statewide teen leader must be 14+.
2025-2026 Statewide Events and Opportunities
- Teen Leadership Retreat - October 18-19, 2025
- 4-H Ambassador Applications Due - October 31, 2025
- Farm, Forest and Garden Expo - May 1-2, 2026
- 4-H Day of Service - TBD
National Trip Opportunities and Deadlines
- National 4-H Dairy Conference - July 1
- National 4-H Congress - July 1
- IGNITE by 4-H - October 1
- 4-H National Conference - October 1
Resources
- State and National 4-H Opportunities Resource Page
- 2025 Teen Leadership and Civic Engagement Guidebook
- 4-H Pledge to Create SMART Goals
SMART Goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Using these principles will help you create a Vision Board to set goals to help increase the likelihood that the goals will be achieved successfully. - Smart Cents Playbook- A Guide to Teaching Mindful Money Habits
Developing sound financial skills early in life can have positive implications as youth grow into adulthood. Introducing general concepts, such as establishing good savings habits and responsible spending, is important for financial success later in life.
Contact
4-H Teen Leadership and Civic Engagement
Email: Kristen.Lyons@unh.edu
Phone: 617-875-3125
Office: Kendall Hall, Durham, NH 03824
