4-H Capitol Experience is an annual 4-day conference that focuses on civic engagement and public policy.
More than 100 teens from around the state converge on Lansing, Michigan to experience state government in action and learn how to influence policy. Attendees will:
- Understand the responsibilities of a citizen
- Explore different aspects of a policy issue that may affect individuals and communities
- Explore various careers in public policy
- Attend bill writing session
- Have an in-depth meetin
02/02/2022
4-H Capitol Experience is now open for registrations! Join us online March 20 and in-person at the Michigan Capitol March 23 to learn more about state government, and how your voice can make an impact! More information available on our website at https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_capitol_experience/
02/19/2021
Last call to register for 4-H Capitol Experience: Youth Summit. This event is open to ALL YOUTH in 8th grade-age 19. You don't have to be a 4-H member to attend. Registration closes Sunday, Feb. 21 at midnight. Please share with youth you know today!
The 4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit is now open for registrations. Youth in 8th grade through age 19 are invited to join with their peers to discuss topics important to them and learn how youth voices can make an impact on policy, both now and in the future. This 8-hour program spread across three days in March places an emphasis on meeting and discussing ideas with youth and elected officials from across Michigan. The $20 registration fee includes a mailed conference kit. Registration is open now until February 21. More information is available online at https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_capitol_experience/
02/02/2021
The 4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit is now open for registrations. Youth in 8th grade through age 19 are invited to join with their peers to discuss topics important to them and learn how youth voices can make an impact on policy, both now and in the future. This 8-hour program spread across three days in March places an emphasis on meeting and discussing ideas with youth and elected officials from across Michigan. The $20 registration fee includes a mailed conference kit. Registration is open now until February 21. More information is available online at https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_capitol_experience/
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10/13/2020
SYLC applications are open until October 31. Information is available on the web at https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/ or consider sharing our new promotional video: https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/1_yenn8v6b
What is the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council More information about the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council can be found online at https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/.
10/07/2020
Applications are open now for the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council! More information -- including informational webinars -- is available online at https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/
08/10/2020
Youth 10-19… do you have a question about money? Register for the Teen Talk: Money Tips program and hear from the Michigan Money Smart Teen Ambassadors, alongside MSU Extension 4-H staff, with tips and tricks to help you manage your money wisely now and into the future. Sign up, ask your questions, and see you on August 17th at 2pm! https://events.anr.msu.edu/TeenTalkMoneyTips/
04/02/2020
Registration is open now through April 12, 2020 for the Capturing Our New Normal: A Michigan Teen Photo Project, which is being organized and led by staff from Michigan State University Extension. The project, open to all Michigan youth ages 13+, will bring together diverse teens from across the state to take photos and share their experiences with adjusting to life under the impact of the novel coronavirus. Learn more about the project, and complete a registration to participate at https://events.anr.msu.edu/photovoice/
02/27/2020
4-H Capitol Experience alumni do some pretty cool things! Here's an article from an alumn that works for MSU Extension. Do you have a story about how Capitol Experience led you to a certain career or opportunity? We want to hear about it! Comment below or send us a message!
Michigan State University Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member.
02/05/2020
We're closing in on the registration deadline for Capitol Experience. Deadline is Feb. 9 at midnight! Please check in with anyone you may have invited to register! https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_capitol_experience/