Educational Experiences
The Wood County 4-H Leaders Association offers funding support for members to participate in Educational Experiences. Funding varies by the number of applicants and will not exceed 50% of the total cost.
- Application for: Space Camp, American Spirit, 4-H National Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus @ IGNITE and IGNITE by 4-H (due November 15th)
- Application for: 4-H National Congress, Advanced Space Camp and Summer Academy (due March 15th)
Members are able to raise funds to be used for educational experiences through the Car Wash Card fundraiser. Details can be found at this link (PDF). Contact the Extension Office with additional questions.
Application deadlines and travel dates will be updated when they are available.
4-H NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Dates: TBD
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost*: $2,000
Grade/Age Requirements: 10th – 12th grade at time of trip; maximum age of 18 on January 1 of trip year
4-H NATIONAL CONGRESS
Dates: Late November 2027
Location: Atlanta, GA
Cost*: $1,500
Grade/Age Requirements: 10th – 12th grade at time of participation; maximum age of 18 on January 1 of trip year
AMERICAN SPIRIT
Dates: June 25-July 3, 2027
Location: New England Region
Cost*: $2,200
Grade/Age Requirements: 8th – 10th grade at time of registration
BEYOND WISCONSIN: EXPLORING THE MIDWEST
Dates: February 11-15, 2027
Location: St. Louis, MO
Cost*: TBD
Grade/Age Requirements: 6th – 8th grade
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS @ IGNITE
Dates: March 15-21, 2027
Location: Washington, D.C.
Cost*: $2,600
Grade/Age Requirements: 10th – 12th grade at time of registration
SPACE CAMP
Dates: April 29-May 3, 2027
Location: Huntsville, AL
Cost*: $1,300
Grade/Age Requirements: 6th – 8th grade
SUMMER ACADEMY
Dates: June 13-17, 2027
Location: Madison, WI
Cost*: $150
Grade/Age Requirements: 8th – 11th
*costs are approximate