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Youth in grades 6-8 can build their leadership, citizenship and communications skills while having fun and making new friends during the Kentucky 4-H Summit at the Kentucky Leadership Center in Jabez, Kentucky, March 6-8. Interested youths are encouraged to reserve their spot early because registration is limited.

Some of the greatest benefits youths receive from 4-H are confidence and knowledge to be good communicators and leaders. 4-H Summit works to strengthen these qualities through hands-on workshops, guest speakers, seminars, group living, recreation and recognition. During the summit, youth will be able to take up to four fun and educational workshops. Youth will sign up for these workshops at the beginning of the summit.

In addition to the character building exercises, youths will also be introduced to the many opportunities available to them as senior 4-H members. Senior 4-H members are high school- age youth. Many conference delegates go on to state level activities and events because of their involvement in 4-H Summit.

Tom Sparough, also known as "The Space Painter," will be the guest speaker for 2008 conference. This is the second year for him to speak at the conference. Sparough of Cincinnati is a storyteller, juggler, facilitator-teacher, psychologist, comedian and writer. His program discusses life skills and personal development through juggling and other hands-on activities.

Chaperones and leaders will be a mixture of adult volunteers and 4-H agents. They will be assisted by members of the state teen council, who will be in charge of general sessions and workshops. The conference provides a great opportunity for younger delegates to interact with older teen council members.

All registration will take place online. To register, contact your county 4-H agent. Those who registered first will gain first admittance. While space for the conference is limited, there is no limit of the number of youth counties can bring. Any adult interested in being a conference volunteer should contact their county 4-H extension agent and attend with their county’s delegation. The cost to register is $85 per youth and $110 for adults and includes lodging, meals, snacks, conference T-shirts and workshop and activity fees. The state deadline for registration is Feb. 8.

For more information, contact the Lyon County Cooperative Extension Service at 231 Main Street or call 388-2341.

For more information, contact the Lyon County Cooperative Extension Service at 231 Main Street
or call 388-2341.

Kentucky 4-H Summit Builds Leadership Skills in Youth