Gates County Youth Attend National 4-H Ignite Conference

(Updated: April 22, 2025, 11:04 a.m.)

Gates County 4-H youth recently traveled to Washington, D.C. on March 12th-16th to attend the 2025 National 4-H Ignite Conference! This multi-day experience brought together teens from across the country to explore topics in STEM, agriculture, healthy living, and leadership.


4-Hers pose with a page that says Case Files.
A group of 4-Hers pose together near the reflecting pool in Washington D.C.
Children pose with their Projects and Strategies.
Students link arms in front of a monument.
A ballroom full of 4-Her's working together.
Two teenagers work together on a diagram.
4-Her's pose together in a room where they were working on content together.

Our 4-H'ers participated in hands-on workshops, heard from inspiring speakers, and networked with peers and professionals from a wide range of career fields. The experience helped youth build confidence, gain leadership skills, and return home with fresh ideas to share in their communities.