Registration Information

4-H Exploration Days registration for youth is now closed.

 

MSU Extension staff, chaperones and instructors that need to stay overnight, may still register. 

 

Check here for registration tips. 

 

An updated list of action-packed sessions (including those that are full) can be found here!

Fees

$250 Youth Participant Fee – The fee for youth to participate in 4-H Exploration Days covers meals from Wednesday lunch to Friday lunch, two nights of lodging, all event activities and a T-shirt.

$150 Adult Participant Fee- Adults attend as support for this event as instructors and chaperones and will be assigned a variety of volunteer tasks to support the event.  The fee for adults participating in 4-H Exploration Days covers meals, from Wednesday lunch to Friday lunch, two nights of lodging, all event activities and a T-shirt.

$45 Tuesday Early Arrival Fee – This additional fee covers Tuesday lodging and Wednesday breakfast for long distance participants (primarily from Upper Peninsula).  Early Arrival must be coordinated with county staff.

If unable to pay the $50 pre-payment by credit card within the registration system, please reach out to 4h.expodays@msu.edu to make arrangements prior to registering.  

 

4-H Exploration Days Event Handbook

Please review the 4-H Exploration Days Handbook for event rules, policies and procedures that all youth and adults must acknowledge and abide by.

Fee Deadlines, Cancellations & Refunds 

$50 Pre-Payment – due upon registration 

  • Cancellations through May 2, 2025 are fully refundable. (Pre-payment is non-refundable for cancellations after May 2)
  • Cancellations between May 3 and May 26th, 2025 will receive payment minus the $50 pre-payment. 

 

All Fees balance due by May 26, 2025 – This is the remaining balance, that includes additional fees or minus any applicable scholarship credits/coupon codes for local scholarships.

  • Anyone not fully paid by May 26th will be canceled.  Anyone who is canceled due to lack of full payment by May 26th is not eligible for a refund.
  • Cancellations by participants after May 26th will lose $120 of their payment(s).

Cancellations after June 15th are considered no show and refunds will not be given.

All cancellations for the event must be submitted to 4h.expodays@msu.edu.

 

Payment Options:

  • Credit/Debit Card through the registration system.
  • Cash or Check through the MSU Extension county office. 
  • E-check 


Key and Access Card Replacement Fees: 
Room Key- $75.00
Loaner Access/Meal Card- $20.00
Emergency Lock Charge- $185.00

 

Please direct any questions to 4h.expodays@msu.edu 

 



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