Leelanau County youth are invited to join over 1,000 young people for three days of fun, adventure and learning at 4-H Exploration Days 2024.
“You’ve Found Your Place; Now Let’s Grow!” is the theme for this annual 4-H event, held Wednesday, June 19 through Friday, June 21 on the campus of Michigan State University.
Participants may choose sessions such as sign language, a day in the life of a vet, sewing, producing a TV show, writing, horses, dogs, pickleball, running, or taking part in shooting sports like archery and pellet rifle — there are over 100 different action-packed options. When not involved with their learning sessions, students may experience recreation and MSU tour choices such as the MSU Breslin Center, the Dairy Store, National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, and the 4-H Children’s Garden.
Participants must be at least 12 years old by January 1, 2024. The event is sponsored by the Michigan 4-H Program, but participants do not need to be a current 4-H member to attend. Parents and 4-H volunteers are invited, too! If you are interested in volunteering as an adult chaperone, feel free to contact the MSU Extension office for more details. Volunteer fees ($130) will be fully covered by our county.
The fee to attend as a youth is $220 and includes two nights lodging, seven meals, an event T-shirt, and the learning option(s) of your choice (a few options have age restrictions). It also includes optional recreational activities like skating, biking, basketball, volleyball, a dance, and other fun evening activities. Transportation to and from campus is provided via school buses for a small fee.
Registration is online, with a $50 deposit, at www.canr.msu. edu/4_h_exploration_days/regi stration_information Registration closes on April 19th and early registration is strongly encouraged as many sessions fill quickly, and there are only 1000 spots for youth this year.
For more information, call the Michigan State University Extension office at 256-9888 or email Rosali Collier at [email protected]. Information booklets are also available at local school offices.
