4-H State Events

Know Your Government Conference

The Know Your Government Conference (KYG), is held annually over Presidents Day weekend in Boise while the Idaho legislature is in session. Designed for students in grades eight to nine, KYG is a project as well as an experience.

4-H Ambassador Summit

Older youth who have completed the required District Ambassador activities are invited to Idaho's 4-H Ambassador Summit each fall to become a 4-H state ambassador. This annual event is held in November in McCall. Ambassadors must be at least age 14 and have completed at least two years of 4-H projects and activities.

District Ambassador Retreats

The District 4-H Ambassador Retreats are geared for younger teens (completed sixth grade) and focus on life skills related to Head, Heart, Hands and Health — topics rotating annually.

Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention

Idaho 4-H State Teen Association Convention (formerly teen conference) is held each June on the University of Idaho Moscow campus. Join teens from around the state for four days of fun and educational activities. For teens who have completed grades eight and up.

Livestock Judging Camp

Improve livestock judging skills at the June retreat. Focus on oral reasons and livestock classes in market and breeding beef, goat, sheep and swine. For teens ages 12 to 18.