Teen Opportunities
The Maricopa County 4-H Teen Association is a youth leadership development opportunity for Maricopa County 4-H. The Maricopa County 4-H Teen Association provides Maricopa teen leaders with the opportunity to advocate for 4-H youth, represent Maricopa 4-H, and develop as leaders. The Maricopa County 4-H Teen Association will work together as a collaborative team to help lead county 4-H leadership initiatives. Additionally, each will provide mentorship and leadership specific to their areas of expertise.
- Contact Jenna at jsmennetti@arizona.edu to learn more.
- Direct questions to the Maricopa County 4-H Office at 602-827-8275.
Healthy Living Ambassadors (HLA) is a new program in Maricopa County that is open to all teens. It offers the opportunity to become leaders that promote healthy lifestyle choices and sustainability within their communities through hands-on projects and community service. Maricopa 4-H HLA program will kickoff with a FREE overnight leadership retreat hosted by Tucson Village Farm in Tucson, AZ on November 2nd, 2024. Please contact Maricopa 4-H Program Coordinator Alex at akolnacki@arizona.edu for any questions!
STEM stands for Science, Technology Engineering, and Math. Maricopa County has many STEM opportunities. The primary objective of STEM projects is to gain proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experiences, learn how to identify a problem and work to create innovative solutions, engage in design skills, planning/organizing, communication, problem solving, teamwork, marketable skills, and emphasize 4-H ethic of learning to learn., incorporate the scientific method in learning critical thinking skills., understand and use cutting-edge technology, and navigate through the design and fabrication process.
- STEM and Ag Ambassadors: The 4-H STEM and Ag Ambassador Project in conjunction with the Chief Science Officer program empowers 6th-12th grade students to develop leadership abilities while making a difference in their communities through STEM or Ag education and outreach. As a STEM or Ag Ambassador, you will:
- Attend virtual training workshops to build skills in areas like leadership, civic engagement, and STEM activities facilitation
- Collaborate with teen leaders across Arizona counties and tribal nations
- Plan and deliver STEM workshops for youth and community members in your county
- Help foster passion for science, technology, engineering and math in your region!
Contact Valerie Gabrielson at gabrielsonv@arizona.edu with questions about the program.
Open to youth age 15 and over. Applications are submitted in January. Counselors that are selected will help to plan Camp GRIT and then lead campers through a week of camp activities at James 4-H Camp on Mingus Mountain in June.
Each County Committee offers college scholarships to graduating Seniors. Applications are due April 1.
The 4-H Foundation also offers many scholarships for any 4-Her past or present attending college. Applications are due April 1.