Opportunities

4-H has a variety of opportunities available to both members & leaders. Don’t miss out on these great learning experiences!

Japan York-Benimaru Foundation and 4-H Manitoba Homestay Program

In July 2019, ten 4-H Manitoba members and two chaperones traveled to Japan for two weeks.  This travel opportunity is open only to 4-H families who have hosted a Japanese student through our program.  If you would like a chance to travel in the future, consider hosting this summer from July 31 – August 14. Please contact lmcrae-walker@4h.mb.ca for more information about the program or click here for an application form.

Careers on the Grow

Careers on the Grow is a career exploration program that encourages 4-H Canada members (ages 18-25) to engage in hands-on work placements.
Learn more at http://4-h-canada.ca/careers-grow.

Find Your Wings

This is the seventh year that 4-H Canada and their generous partner TC Energy will deliver this fun and engaging campaign to clubs across Canada. The focus for Find Your 4-H Wings this year is on bird conservation, where 4-Hers will learn about threatened bird species in Canada and participate in activities to protect them and their habitats.  Registration closes January 26, 2020.
https://4-h-canada.ca/findyour4hwings

Club to Club Exchange

This program provides groups of 10 delegates (ages 12-17) and their chaperones an opportunity to learn first-hand about a different part of Canada, while gaining lasting experiences and friendships.  During July and August, groups stay with host families and experience a unique immersion of culture, language and history. 
Apply directly to https://4-h-canada.ca/clubtoclub September 1, 2019- January 15, 2020.

The 4-H Canada Science Fair!

What interests you? Is there something you would love to test or invent? Do you have a question you could examine that is related to your passion? Whatever it is – the sky is the limit for your Science Fair project.

Go to 4-H Canada Science Fair to learn more.  Registration is open September 5, 2019 – January 16, 2020.

4-H Events & Travel Chaperones

Being a chaperone for a 4-H event or trip can be a rewarding opportunity and a unique way to learn more about   4-H programming. The 4-H Manitoba Event Committees are often looking to recruit new committee members.

4-H Manitoba currently hosts the following member events:

  • 4-H Manitoba Provincial Communications
  • 4-H Manitoba Senior Member Event
  • 4-H Manitoba Intermediate Member Overnight Camp

To learn more about the upcoming events please visit the Event Information page.

To learn more about 4-H Travel Opportunities please visit the Travel page.

If you are a 4-H leader and you are interested in being on a committee or chaperoning an event please contact the Manitoba 4-H Council Program Coordinator, Linda McRae-Walker, by email lmcrae-walker@4h.mb.ca or by phone 204-726-6136.