4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Event Information

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Sunday, November 3, 2024
Location: Crowne Plaza, 3000 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703
JLC Conference Website

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

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The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is a fun-filled event that provides junior high 4-H members (7th & 8th grades) a look into opportunities in Illinois 4-H and helps start their leadership journey. Members gain skills related to 4-H projects and leadership, such as communication, decision-making, and teamwork while engaging in hands-on activities.

Conference Date: November 2-3, 2024

Conference location: Crowne Plaza, 3000 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

Open to: any 4-H member in 7th or 8th grade

Cost: $200 (lodging, t-shirt, meals, conference supplies and activities)

Registration deadline: October 1, 2024

  • Registration is limited to the first 100 youth who register.
  • Participants are encouraged to register early as this conference usually reaches capacity before the registration deadline.  A waitlist will be activated once capacity is reached. 

How to register: Participants may visit the Jr. Leadership Conference website to register.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact: Carla Blue