Connect with 4-H'ers from across the state at the 2025 Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar! This unique experience offers an inside look at democratic government and the chance to engage with program highlights that make it unforgettable. With a mix of excitement and curiosity, you'll find yourself growing alongside peers and adults alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet elected officials and leave a memorable impression as a proud representative of 4-H!
Montana Citizenship Seminar is designed to inspire 4-H youth as they learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Youth delegates gain hands-on experience with the legislative process by participating in a mock legislature, create and debate bills, work with other youth from across the state, meet with elected officials, tour the capitol, and participate in a service-learning project.
Event Details
When: The seminar will begin on Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m and ends onTuesday, January 21sometime in the early afternoon.
Where: Helena, Montana – Seminar activities will take place at the Delta Colonial Hotel, the Bill Hamilton 4-H Building at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds, and the Montana capitol complex.
Eligibility: 4-H members must be 13 years of age by October 1, 2024. Citizenship Seminar youth and adult participants will also attend both the Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, January 21stand the practice dinner on Monday, January 20th.
Chaperones: Each delegate must have a designated (adult) chaperone. Chaperones must be a certified 4-H volunteer or MSU Extension faculty member. Counties and tribal areas may combine together to reach a desired 1:10 ratio of adults to youth. Chaperones will be asked to participate in the seminar by acting as lobbyists during the legislative process.
Accommodations: Each individual/county or tribal area must make their own guest room reservations.
The block will be open from November 25, 2024 - January 1, 2025. The rate is $132 per room plus tax.
The program fee includes all meals for both Montana Citizenship Seminar and the Legislative Breakfast.
Fee: There is a $95 registration fee per youth and adult to offset the seminar program costs. The program fee includes all meals for both Montana Citizenship Seminar and the Legislative Breakfast.