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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

2017 Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership and Global Citizenship Spectacular!



Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular!
January 28-29, 2017
Kettunen  Center

Be part of the movement that has YOUth leading the way!   Planned in the spirit of “thinking globally and acting locally”, attending the Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular will help you become an outstanding leader who approaches life with your head, heart, and hands open to new ideas, interesting people, and diverse cultures.

The workshop features 21 incredibly fun sessions focused on youth leadership, civic engagement, global citizenship, international cultures, life skills and career exploration and workforce preparation.  Sessions for the workshop have been planned, and will be led, by youth and adult volunteers and MSU Extension staff.  In addition to the 21 engaging breakout sessions, additional highlight of the 2017 Spectacular include an exclusive Saturday evening performance by the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.   

The 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular will be held January 28-29, 2017 at the Kettunen Center in Tustin, Michigan.  This workshop is open to current and aspiring leaders and volunteers, ages 12+ (by Jan. 1, 2017), and youth development professionals. 

Participants must register by January 8, 2017.  The cost is just $85 for 4-H members and $140.80 for non-members.  Registration fees include superb lodging, 4 delicious, home-cooked meals and conference resources.   Feast your eyes on the complete conference schedule, activities, and breakout session descriptions, and register to attend the conference, by going to: http://events.anr.msu.edu/spectacular17

Contact your local 4-H office to learn about the availability of scholarships that may reduce your registration fee for this program.