2024 4-H Spectacular Youth Leadership Institute

December 6, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Registration Deadline: November 1, 2024 - 11:59PM

East Lansing, MI

Contact: Brian Wibby

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Participants in this engaging and interactive conference will participate in a variety of activities to share and develop valuable knowledge and skills related to youth leadership, community engagement, and global citizenship.

This MSU pre-college program is open to current and aspiring teen leaders ages 13 and older (by Jan. 1, 2025), who seek to develop skills to serve in leadership roles in clubs, schools, communities, the state, and the world.

Attending the 2024 Institute will help teens become outstanding leaders who approach life with their head, heart, and hands open to new ideas, interesting people, and diverse cultures and perspectives.

The objectives of the SYLI are for participants to:

  • Develop skills and knowledge as youth leaders and global citizens
  • Gain tools to start citizenship, leadership, and service projects in their community (or build on and enhance existing programs and activities)
  • Meet and share ideas with other teens, adult leaders, and MSU / 4-H staff
  • Engage in exciting experiences on the campus of Michigan State University

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Space will be limited for this conference.

***A parent or guardian must enroll (or reenroll) each youth with Michigan 4-H for the 2024/2025 program year (which began on September 1, 2024) before they can register for the conference. Please go to https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in in order to enroll (or reenroll) your child in Michigan 4-H for the current program year. (There is no cost to enroll/reenroll in Michigan 4-H!)

For more information on enrolling in Michigan 4-H, please visit the 4-H Online support page.

Registration for the conference can be completed (starting October 1) at: https://SYLI24.4honline.com
The deadline to register for the conference is November 1, 2024.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

  • The registration fee of $175 per participant will include meals, program materials, group transportation, and overnight hotel lodging for youth participant. Youth participants will be assigned to double-occupancy rooms and may request a roommate when they register. MSU Extension / Michigan 4-H staff members will serve as program staff and chaperones for all youth participants.

 

PAYMENT:

  • Payment can be made online by credit card at registration time.
  • If paying by check, payment must be sent to and received in the Lenawee County 4-H office by November 8th for registration to be complete.
  • Please make check payable to "Michigan State University" and note the registrant's name and title of event on check.
  • Mail checks to:
    • Lenawee MSU Extension
    • 1040 S. Winter St.
    • Suite 2020
    • Adrian, MI 49221

SCHOLARSHIPS:

  • If you are expecting to receive a scholarship from your county 4-H program, or if you are need of a partial or full scholarship in order to attend the 2024 4-H Spectacular Youth Leadership Institute, you will indicate this information on your registration form. Partial or full scholarships (depending on your need) will be provided to all registrants who request one. If you anticipate your county 4-H program paying for a portion (or all) of your registration fee, or if you are in need of a partial or full scholarship and do not know whether your county provides scholarships, ***please select the option to pay by check at the end of your registration***. A 4-H staff member will follow up with you regarding your scholarship and will provide you with information on how to pay your remaining balance for your registration (if applicable). If you have questions regarding scholarships for this event, please contact Brian Wibby at wibby@msu.edu 

CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS

In the spirit of “thinking globally and acting locally” youth (ages 13+) will participate in small and large group sessions during this exciting, energetic, and interactive conference where they will share and develop knowledge and skills related to youth leadership, community service, civic engagement, and global citizenship.

Proposals for 1 hour breakout sessions led by youth are sought by the planning committee. Proposals should be for educational sessions that are led, or co-led, by youth. Each breakout session will include approximately 10-20 youth participants. A 4-H staff member will be assigned to provide assistance to the youth leading (or co-leading) each breakout session. Breakout sessions may be scheduled for Saturday, December 7 or Sunday, December 8. Youth who submit a proposal which is accepted by the planning committee will be eligible to receive a discounted registration rate for the conference in return for their time and effort. The registration rate (for up to 3 youth leading each breakout session) will be $75 (a $100 savings!).

The planning committee welcomes the proposal of any sessions focused on the development of knowledge or skills related to youth leadership and global citizenship, including (but in no way limited to) the following topics:

  • Teen/Youth Leadership
  • Youth volunteerism
  • Youth voice
  • Youth/Adult Partnerships
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Responsible Citizenship
  • Teamwork & Team Building
  • Understanding and Valuing Differences
  • Communication Skills
  • Cooperation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • International Exchanges
  • Community Service and Service Learning
  • Community Engagement
  • Civic Engagement
  • Culture, Access, and Belonging
  • Healthy Living, Mental Health, Wellbeing

SESSION PROPOSALS DUE: OCTOBER 25, 2024
Submit your session proposal at: https://forms.office.com/r/4Ri0bqCyEH 

If you have questions about session proposals, please contact Roxanne Turner at turnerr@msu.edu 

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

    • Friday, December 6
      • 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Registration and check-in – AC Hotel
      • 7 - 8 pm - Dinner at Brody Square – MSU
      • 8 - 9:30 pm - Welcome / Group activity - Brody Hall - MSU
      • 10:30 pm - Hotel - room curfew
    • Saturday, December 7
      • 7 - 8 am - Continental breakfast – AC Hotel
      • 8 am - 12:00 pm - Community Service activities – MSU
      • 12:30 - 1:30 pm - Lunch at Brody Square - MSU
      • 2 - 6 pm - Group activities, MSU campus visits
      • 6 - 7 pm - Dinner at Brody Square
      • 7:30 - 9:30 pm - Evening activity TBA (MSU sporting event, performing arts experience, museum visit, etc.)
      • 10:30 pm - Hotel - room curfew
    • Sunday, December 8
      • 7 - 8 am - Continental breakfast - AC Hotel
      • 9 - 11:30 am - Breakout Workshop Sessions - Brody Hall MSU
      • 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch – Brody Square - MSU
      • 1:30 - 2:00 pm - Participant pickup and departure - AC Hotel

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