Travel awards are PACKED with OPPORTUNITY for both members and leaders. Meet new friends, learn new skills, travel to other provinces and represent 4-H Saskatchewan. The trips are awarded to deserving senior members based on their leadership with the 4-H program and their communities. Leaders with two or more years of service are also invited to apply for travel and chaperone opportunities. The deadline and number of delegates traveling for awards vary depending on the program. Contact your Regional 4-H Specialist at the 4-H office for more information. There are travel opportunities through 4-H Saskatchewan, 4-H Canada and other organizations!
4-H Saskatchewan Travel Opportunities
See below for details on upcoming travel opportunities. Complete your Application to apply!
The Application Deadline for Member Travel has been extended to December 9! To be eligible for 4-H member travel opportunities, you must be a currently registered 4-H member who has been in the program for at least two years. You must be a minimum of 16 years old as of the date of the trip for which you are applying. There is a minimal registration fee for 4-H member travel awards. There are currently two opportunities to apply for - the U.S. National Conference and the National Citizenship Conference. Scroll down for descriptions of both. Application forms can be found by clicking the Member Travel Application Form button on the left. We're looking for travel chaperones - deadline December 1: Chaperones must have completed the 4-H Saskatchewan volunteer screening process and be at least 30 years old. Chaperone opportunities are open to 4-H leaders, 4-H volunteers, 4-H alumni and 4-H staff. All chaperone expenses (meals, travel & accommodation) are paid. Application form can be found by clicking the Travel Chaperone Application Form button on the left. We're looking for AGM chaperones - deadline December 31: The same rules apply for AGM chaperones as for travel chaperones. If you are interested, please go to the AGM calendar page for the application: tockify.com/haroldthehare/detail/85/1584770400000 |
Member Opportunities
national 4-h Citizenship Conference
The 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress will deepen your understanding of governance and public policy, nurture your communication skills and expand your horizons as you discover Canada through the nation’s capital. Workshops will culminate with the annual debate, where you and your fellow members will construct insightful arguments and practice your skills of persuasion and public speaking. Ultimately you’ll learn more about Canada, its government and yourself.
Travel Dates: May 5-10, 2020
Eligible: Seven (7) Delegates
Registration Fee: $400
The Application Deadline is December 1, 2019.
Travel Dates: May 5-10, 2020
Eligible: Seven (7) Delegates
Registration Fee: $400
The Application Deadline is December 1, 2019.
U.S. National 4-h conference
The annual US National 4-H Conference (4-h.org/4-h-conference/) is the premiere civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the U.S., Canada and globally. Participating 4-H Canada members will put their newly developed and refined skills into practice in a real world setting. Conference delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a formal briefing. Presentations of these briefing are to U.S. federal officials around the Washington, D.C. area. In addition to the conference activities, 4-H Canada delegates also have a chance to tour Washington and visit some of the nation’s famous cultural and political sites; including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill.
Travel Dates: Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2020
Eligible: One (1) delegate
Registration Fee: $600
The Application Deadline is December 1, 2019.
Travel Dates: Mar 28 - Apr 2, 2020
Eligible: One (1) delegate
Registration Fee: $600
The Application Deadline is December 1, 2019.
4-H Canada National Member's Forum
First offered in 1931, 4-H Canada’s Members Forum is the longest-running program in Canada. This annual gathering of 4-H members from across Canada is an opportunity for youth to participate in national calibre positive youth development based programming, experience top-tier agricultural exhibitions, and develop strong bonds with youth from across the country. Typically hosted in Toronto during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, but has been held in other cities.
Details for the 2020 4-H Canada Member's Forum will be updated here when available.
Details for the 2020 4-H Canada Member's Forum will be updated here when available.
- Travel Dates: November 2020
- Eligible: TBD
- Registration Fee: TBD
- Application Deadline June 2020
Leader Opportunities
4-H CANADA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
This conference is an opportunity to explore a variety of programs and topics of interest through all four of 4-H Canada’s Leadership Development Pillars. Participants can expect to learn more about 4-H in other provinces, share best practices on everything from general club topics to boards to provincial policies, learn more about 4-H Canada programs, and have lots of fun. In 2020, it will be held in Ottawa.
Travel Dates: February 8-11, 2020
Eligible: 3 spots
Cost: $600
Application deadline October 1, 2019
Travel Dates: February 8-11, 2020
Eligible: 3 spots
Cost: $600
Application deadline October 1, 2019