State and National 4-H Opportunities

4-H Statewide Information and Deadlines

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+.

4-H Statewide Leadership Opportunities

Opportunity	Deadline	Summary	Learn More
Local: Youth Leadership Team (YLT)	Rolling Enrollment	Local teen programming is supported by the County Program Manager and teen mentor volunteer. The goal of the Youth Leadership Team program is to create a safe space for our emerging leaders to practice their leadership skills in youth-adult partnership.	Youth Leadership Team \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
Statewide: 4-H Community Ambassadors	October 31^st	4-H Community Ambassadors strive to become leaders in everything they do and have a natural tendency towards personal motivation, working as a team, and developing lasting relationships with mentors, their peers, and the 4-H’ers in New Hampshire. They will gain leadership skills by participating in workshops led by experts in the field to learn skills to propel themselves and the 4-H program forward. Hands-on project work will include program development, event planning, public speaking and group facilitation.	4-H Community Ambassadors \| Extension (unh.edu)
Statewide: 4-H STEM Ambassadors	October 31^st	4-H STEM Ambassadors are excited to become an expert in STEM topics and share their knowledge with other youth in the community. A mentor will guide and support youth as they explore STEM careers through field trips, workshops with local STEM professionals, and group conversations. Ambassadors will be encouraged to take control of their learning and pursue their interests by taking on leadership roles within the group and at events in their communities.	4-H STEM Ambassadors \| Extension (unh.edu)
Statewide: 4-H Agri-Science Ambassadors	October 31^st	4-H Ag Ambassadors are youth ages of 14-18 from around the state who share a common interest in agriculture. Together the 4-H Ag Ambassadors explore the agricultural landscape of NH and the northeast gaining an understanding and appreciation for the diversity of agricultural right in our own backyard. To share their interest and passion for agriculture the NH 4-H Ag Ambassadors utilize a peer-to-peer teaching model to create accessible and interactive programming that exposes other youth to agricultural topics. Program offerings are developed with between the 4-H Ag Ambassador and a mentor based on their interest and what they would like to explore and share with others.	New Hampshire 4-H Ag Ambassadors \| Extension (unh.edu)
Barry Camp Counselor in Training (CIT)	Rolling Basis		Outdoor Education \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)

4-H Statewide Events

Opportunity	Date	Summary	Learn More
Teen Leadership Retreat	October 18-19, 2025	Retreat is an opportunity for teens from around the state to come together with our teen leadership mentors and peers to learn, reflect, and practice leadership skills. Workshops, social time, and great food are all part of this experience!	Thinking of the Future - Being a Change-Maker \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
Science Bonanza	December, 2025	The 4-H Science Bonanza is an annual event sponsored by the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire. 4-H is the youth educational program of UNH Extension	Science Bonanza \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
Animal Science Bonanza	January, 2026	Presenting a workshop Tabling (recruiting 4-Hers for Ag Ambassadors)	4-H Animal Science Bonanza \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
Farm, Forest and Garden Expo	May 1-2, 2026	Tabling/ booth about Ag Ambassadors Fence Talks/ Hands-on experience for public (Kids Zone)	New Hampshire Farm, Forest, & Garden Expo \| May 3-4, 2024 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds (nhfarmandforestexpo.org)
4-H Day of Service	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.	Thinking of the Future - Being a Change-Maker \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
Animal Science Clinics (Beef and Dairy Field Day, All about the Dogs, Sheep and Goat Clinic)	June, 2026	Present workshops based on species of interest	4-H Animal Science \| New Hampshire 4-H (unh.edu)
NH 4-H Fairs	July- October, 2026	Ag/ Animal Science pathway highlights in exhibit halls Fence talks

4-H National Trip Information and Deadlines

New Hampshire 4-H sends delegates to a number of national opportunities annually. Each opportunity has its own application, specific to the trip that the 4-Her is applying to. The process of applying is meant to mirror an actual job application but give feedback to the applicants to improve their cover letter, resume, public speaking and interview skills.

Annual 4-H National Opportunities and Information

National Opportunity	Deadline	Trip Summary	Application Materials
National 4-H Dairy Conference	July 1^st	National 4-H Dairy Conference is designed to assist 4-H youth in learning more about the dairy industry. Youth explore dairy careers, debate contemporary issues facing the dairy industry, and partake in technical dairy workshops while staying in the heart of the dairy industry.	National 4-H Dairy Conference \| Extension (unh.edu)
National 4-H Congress	July 1^st	National 4-H Congress is focused on leadership development, citizenship, global awareness and inclusion. You'll expand your skills, engage with other 4-H members from across the country and be inspired to make an impact!	National 4-H Congress \| Extension (unh.edu)
IGNITE by 4-H	October 1^st	Ignite by 4-H event combines our Agri-Science, STEM, and Healthy Living. Dynamic speakers, industry experts, and hands-on experiences in career development and community change will empower teens to spark their passion, explore the issues they care about.	Ignite by 4-H \| Extension (unh.edu)
4-H National Conference	October 1^st	National 4-H Conference is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Headquarters is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, National Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs.	National 4-H Conference \| Extension (unh.edu)