Travel Opportunities

 4-H MANITOBA LEADER DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2024

4-H Canada National Leadership Summit – Vancouver, BC – April 12-14, 2024

(4-H Manitoba Leaders will be selected to attend)

The 4-H Canada Leadership Summit is an exciting opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders and professionals to showcase the communities they are building, share innovative program ideas, and hear from experts on emerging topics. It includes a mix of workshops, an expert keynote, knowledge sharing, networking, and fun!
The 2024 Leadership Summit theme, “Rooted in Purpose” focuses on capacity-building within the 4-H community with the goal of providing even more youth with a safe, fun, and inclusive environment where they can Learn To Do By Doing with the support of caring adults.

This year’s registration fee has increased, due to increased costs for flights, accommodations, and food. Leadership Summit will once again be returning to shared accommodations.

• Cost for Leadership Summit 2024 with Pre-Summit Conference: $487.50 – (actual cost $975.00 – 50% subsidy from M4HC)
• Cost for Leadership Summit 2023 without Pre-Summit Conference: $425.00 – (actual cost $850.00 – 50% subsidy from M4HC)

4-H Leaders will be responsible for travel to and from the point of departure and any meals not covered by the conference.

**Please note that travel outside program dates will not be considered. Delegates interested in travel outside program dates should register without travel and make arrangements that suit their personal schedules for an extended stay in Vancouver.** (you will need to let Manitoba 4-H Council know, as well, if you will be booking your own flights). Fees without travel will be $225 or $287.50 with Pre-Summit

Chaperone for 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress, Ottawa – May 21-26, 2024

One 4-H Manitoba leader will be selected to chaperone seven 4-H Manitoba members to this conference. The chaperone must be at least 25 years of age and will be responsible for the health, safety and emotional well-being of the delegates, aged 16 to 21 years.

• Costs: No costs to the chaperone other than personal spending money. The chaperone will participate as a staff member at the conference.
• The chaperone will participate as a staff member at the conference.

Eligibility for all the above opportunities:

• Leaders must be enrolled for the 2023-24 year with an active 4-H Manitoba

Application process:

1. Fill out the Application Form.
2. Submit the completed application form to Linda McRae-Walker at 658 Unit A 10th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4G5, Email: lmcrae-walker@4h.mb.ca Fax: 204-728-9040. Applications must be postmarked, fax-dated or email-dated on or before Friday, October 20, 2023

2023 NATIONAL LEADER TRAVEL AWARDS

Please read the 2023 Travel Awards Announcement for the list of this season’s winners.

4-H MANITOBA MEMBERS 2023/24 NATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES:

Aspiring Intermediate Members(AIM) Program

August 4-9, 2024 – Alberta 4-H Learning Centre
Two Manitobans (aged 13-15) will participate
Registration fee: $250 (actual cost $500.00 – 50% subsidy from M4HC)

This 5-day summer camp program lets you choose your path to discovery alongside 4-H members from Alberta. Delegates, accompanied by a Manitoba chaperone will be met at Edmonton Airport, and transported to the program. Working with all the Leadership Development Pillars, AIM features brand-new, hands-on activities and time to connect with your peers. Get creative, adventurous and in touch with the well-being of yourself and others.

Eligibility criteria: (Manitoba)

• At least 13 years of age and no older than 15 years of age at the start of the trip.
• Achieve in the 4-H year of travel application.
• Completed at least two years in the 4-H program (i.e. be in 3rd year as a member).
• 4-H club fees paid to Manitoba 4-HCouncil
• Members may apply, and be selected, to travel more than once in the same year (or in their 4-h career), however, priority will be given to members who have not travelled.

Eligible & Interested:

• Submit the completed Application Form with a photo by Friday, January 19, 2024.
• Prepare for an interview by Zoom or in person during the week of January 29th.
• If selected, the Registration Fee of $250.00 is payable to the Manitoba 4-H Council Inc. by February 29, 2024

MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO M4HC INC. OR MAKE A PRESENTATION AT AN AREA EVENT ON THEIR RETURN

International Travel Opportunity – Ireland 2024

May 17-23, 2024 – Dublin Ireland

One member (aged 16-21) will travel to Ireland along with 19 other members. One member will be chosen from each Province and the remaining will be chosen by a selection committee.

Registration: $1750.00 + flight cost

This 4-H International travel opportunity is a fantastic way for 4-Hers to learn about agriculture in a new country while creating lifelong friendships and incredible memories. Visit Irish farms, travel around Dublin, participate in fun activities, learn about Irish history and immerse yourself in Irish agriculture!

Eligibility criteria:

• Must have been enrolled in a 4-H Manitoba Club during the past 4-H year (2022-2023) and are also registering as a 4-H member for the 2023-2024 year.
• Members must be in good standing for the 2023/2024 4-H year.
• Must be 16 -21 years of age as of July 1, 2023.
• NOTE:   Members who have previously travelled on 4-H awarded trips ARE eligible for this travel and eligibility for future National and International 4-H travel will not be affected.

Registration Fee Includes:

• Ground transportation for the week once delegates arrive at the airport in Dublin.
• Three meals a day.
• Shared Hotel accommodations.

Eligible & Interested:

• Submit the completed application form by October 1, 2023
  • 2024 Ireland Trip Application
• If selected, Registration Fees must be paid on request.

4-H Members Forum

November 26-30, 2023 – Calgary
Seven Manitobans (aged 16-21) will participate as part of 70 Canadian delegates at this conference.
Registration fee: $250 (actual cost $500.00 – 50% subsidy from M4HC)

First offered in 1931, 4-H Canada’s Members Forum is 4-H Canada’s longest-running program. The 91st edition of this iconic event is the premier opportunity for 4-H youth across Canada to come together for an impactful, engaging, and fun-filled conference. Through experiential learning and interactive activities, delegates will connect with other 4-Hers, explore career paths with expert mentors, and develop skills that will follow them far into their futures.

Eligibility criteria:

• Members may apply, and be selected, to travel more than once in the same year (or in their 4‑H career), however, priority will be given to members who have not travelled.
• At least 16 years of age and no older than 21 at the start of the trip.
• Achieve in the 4-H year of travel application.
• Completed at least two years in the 4-H program (i.e. be in 3rd year as a member).
• 4-H club fees paid to Manitoba 4-H Council.
• YPP completed if 18 years of age as of December 31, 2022

Eligible & Interested:

• Submit the completed application form with a photo by July 28, 2023
  • 2023 Members Forum Travel Application
• Prepare for an interview (date to be confirmed) via Zoom at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
• If selected, Registration Fees must be paid on request.

Registration Fee Includes:

• Access to Members Forum programming, including all workshops, keynotes, sessions, and activities.
• Round-trip flight or other transportation to and from Members Forum.
• Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and breaks).
• Hotel accommodations.

MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO M4HC INC. OR MAKE A PRESENTATION AT AN AREA EVENT ON THEIR RETURN

4-H Canada Citizenship Congress

May 21-26, 2024 – Ottawa
Seven Manitobans (aged 16-21) will participate as part of 70 Canadian delegates at this conference.
Registration fee: $250 (actual cost $500.00 – 50% subsidy from M4HC)

Developed in 1972 to unite 4-H members from across the country, 4-H Canada’s Citizenship Congress is considered a flagship program that gives 4-H members knowledge and insight about Canada, its history, and its systems. Delegates engage in activities that foster skills in civic engagement, governance, parliamentary procedures, citizenship, and politics all set against the backdrop of the nation’s capital. In alignment with the mission of all 4-H Canada youth programs, the central aim of the Citizenship Congress is to enable delegates to put into practice the skills and knowledge they acquire, transforming them into responsible, compassionate, contributing members, and citizens within their local communities.

Conference highlights will include:

• Explore the Nation’s Capital and Parliament Hill
• Network and learn from experts on Governance and Civic Engagement

Eligibility criteria:

• Members may apply, and be selected, to travel more than once in the same year (or in their 4‑H career), however, priority will be given to members who have not travelled.
• At least 16 years of age and no older than 21 at the start of the trip.
• Achieve in the 4-H year of travel application.
• Completed at least two years in the 4-H program (i.e. be in 3rd year as a member).
• 4-H club fees paid to Manitoba 4-H Council.
• YPP completed if 18 years of age as of December 31, 2022

Eligible & Interested:

• Submit completed application form with photo by January 3, 2024
  • Complete Application Form
• Prepare for an interview (date to be confirmed) via Zoom at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
• If selected, Registration Fees must be paid on request.

Registration Fee Includes:

• Access to Citizenship Congress programming, including all workshops, keynotes, sessions, and activities/outings.
• Round-trip flight or other transportation to and from Citizenship Congress
• Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and breaks – beginning with dinner on Monday, May 21st.).
• Double occupancy accommodations.

MEMBERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO M4HC INC. OR MAKE A PRESENTATION AT AN AREA EVENT ON THEIR RETURN

2022-23 NATIONAL MEMBER TRAVEL AWARDS

Please read 2022_23 Travel Awards for the list of this season’s winners.