4-H offers many unique educational opportunities on the state and national levels. Explore some of the offerings below.

2024-2025 Wisconsin 4-H State and National Educational Experiences – Quick Reference Guide

American Spirit

American Spirit is a time for members to experience history & heritage by immersing themselves on a 10-day bus journey to the East Coast and Canada. Time on the road will be filled with completing activities and learning about the sites while connecting with other youth. Usually planned for June through July. Grades 8-10. State Selection.

Art Beat

Art Beat is the introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H expressive arts and was created for 4-H members, their parents, and leaders. The event offers a taste of several arts projects including music, visual arts, communication, and more! It provides an opportunity for youth and their parents to experience different art forms in a camping environment at Upham Woods in Baraboo, WI. Held over a weekend in March. Grades 3-5.  

Arts Camp

Arts Camp provides youth an opportunity to explore different types of art including theater, music, visual arts, dance, and photography while making new friends, developing skills, and enjoying new experiences. Held at Upham Woods in Baraboo, WI over a weekend in October or November. Grades 6-8.

Citizen Washington Focus

Citizenship Washington Focus is for members in grades 10-12. Delegates participate in seminars on citizenship, leadership, and government. They also tour Washington D.C and meet with representatives from the U.S House and Senate.  This takes place for 10 days in the summer.  Delegates stay at the National 4-H Center, near D.C.  4-H Story is needed for application.

National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress includes a wide selection of self-development seminars, tours, and a service project while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country.  Delegates selected this fall will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, in November (during Thanksgiving vacation but not on Thanksgiving Day – allow a couple of days for travel).  Grades 10-12. State selection. 

National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. will be held April (allow a couple of days for travel).  Participants will work in task-groups with other youth from across the country to develop plans around specific issues (education, promotion, environment, youth partnerships, etc.). They will help direct future 4-H programming.  They will also spend a day meeting with legislators and touring.  Grades 10-12. State selection. 

Space Camp

Space Camp is a 3 day camp experience where you learn and experience a ton of different aspects about life as an astronaut, working at NASA, and exploring places beyond Earth! Held in Huntsville, AL in April or May. Grades 6-8. State selection.

Summer Academy

Summer Academy is held on the UW-Madison Campus in June.  This Positive Youth Development program will help youth discover pathways to their future. Signup to learn what it takes to have a career (or a hobby) in several SPARK areas including agriculture, STEM, service, leadership, arts, trades, and more. Grades 8-11.

WI 4-H International Programs

WI 4-H International Programs are also available. Wisconsin 4-H is committed to supporting international connections and learning as part of positive youth development.