Leadership & Civic Engagement
UConn 4‑H is developing youth leadership and decision-making skills to prepare young people for the future. Our civic engagement programs engage youth in programs, organizations, and communities where they share a voice, influence, and decision-making authority. 4‑H civic engagement programs equip young people with confidence and leadership skills to be leaders today and tomorrow.
Programs
Community Giving
4-H members contribute hundreds of thousands of hours back to their community every year.
Citizenship Day
This annual event is held at the Capitol in Hartford. It gives 4-H members the chance to meet legislators, tour the capitol and participate in workshops and activities with other youth from around the state. This day long event is open to youth ages 12-18 years old.
National Trips
National 4-H Council hosts CWF for 4-H youth. It takes place in the Washington, D.C. area each summer. Youth stay at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. CWF provides a hands-on view of government through Capitol Hill visits, field trips and other leadership opportunities. UConn 4-H participates during odd-numbered years. Participants must have completed a CT 4-H Recognition form that is submitted by June 1st to the State 4-H Office.