<\/a>National Opportunities<\/h3>\nScholarships
\n<\/b>Grants and Scholarships are available to 4-H members at various times throughout the year. These funds may be available for a National 4-H Trip, 4-H Camp & Learning Centers, and more.<\/span><\/p>\nCitizen Washington Focus (CWF)
\n<\/b>Every summer, high school students from across the country travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in this eight-day intensive leadership and citizenship program for high school students. CWF delegates learn about the democratic process and their role as citizens while they experience our nation\u2019s capital. Get the inside scoop about how the government really works from prominent guest speakers and interact with Maine\u2019s state senators and representatives and\/or their staffers. Program fellows lead bill writing workshops, as well as a national issues forum and mock elections. There are congressional sessions that prepare youth for leadership now and in the future. This trip has always been a favorite of Hancock County 4-H youth!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEastern States Exposition (ESE)
\n<\/b>ESE is New England\u2019s largest fair, also known as \u201cThe Big E.\u201d It is usually held in September, in West Springfield, MA. Maine 4-H members between the ages of 12-18 are eligible to participate in the 4-H Beef, Beef Heifers, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Dog, Horse, and Sheep shows, as well as Public Speaking. The Big E motivates and recognizes the achievement of individual 4-H members, while encouraging them to work together as a group. It gives 4-H\u2019ers a chance to interact with youth from other states or areas of Maine and to share with the public some of the programs Maine 4-H offers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nNational 4-H Conference
\n<\/b>National 4-H Conference is held in April at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. Maine selects four delegates annually based on records of their 4-H and community involvement and candidate interviews. National 4\u2011H Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4\u2011H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.<\/span><\/p>\nNational 4-H Congress
\n<\/b>National 4-H Congress is held in Atlanta, GA, beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving. More than 1,000 youth from small towns, suburbs, farming communities, and cities will come together for five days of discussion groups and workshops. The Congress focuses on issues and trends in agriculture, cultural diversity, group dynamics, and community service. Maine selects four participants annually based on records of their 4-H and community involvement and candidate interviews. The program is designed to help young people develop the knowledge base and leadership skills to positively affect change in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Calendar of Events | Fundraisers | County and State Opportunities | National Opportunities Welcome to 4-H in Hancock County! Maine 4-H is focused on educating and empowering youth through hands-on and community-based experiences, with self-directed learning and collaborations. 4-H members acquire knowledge and skills that will contribute to leadership and the ability to succeed now […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":196,"featured_media":8007,"parent":50,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-withsidebar.php","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12396","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n
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