Source: Rachel Guidugli, interim assistant director for Kentucky 4-H 

4-H Summit is one of the premier leadership opportunities for middle-school-aged youth. The program gives youth the opportunity to network with peers, learn leadership techniques and strategies and master new skills. This year, 4-H Summit will take place at Lake Cumberland and West Kentucky 4-H camps March 17-19. 

Summit is a wonderful opportunity for sixth-, seventh- and eighth- grade youth to learn more about leadership opportunities that are open to them when they become senior 4-H members.  

Through hands-on workshops, group living, recreation and recognition, 4-H’ers gain independence, improved communication skills and self-confidence. During the event, they will also participate in a community service project and learn about healthy living by completing an event-wide health activity. At the end of the conference, delegates will receive an invitation to attend 4-H Teen Conference.  

In addition, Summit gives senior 4-H’ers an opportunity to share their leadership talents with others. All delegates will receive leadership training from members of the State 4-H Teen Council and watch a motivational program put on my members of one of the Kentucky 4-H program boards. 

4-H’ers can sign up through the end of February to attend Summit. For more information, contact the (COUNTY NAME) office of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. 

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.  

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