Special Events
- Monday night of the Teen Conference brings plentiful options for an evening of fun! A live improv. group from Spokane (The Blue Door Theatre) is coming to perform. A line dancing class will be open to boogie on by! In the common area a talented young group (the Heavyboots) will perform live music for an area of relaxing and chatting with friends you have met at the conference. Last but not least, there will be a craft and board game room to enjoy some creative activities. This night offers an atmosphere of relaxing and enjoying many different activities with new people you have met at the teen conference!
- What better way to end our time here at "Picture This" by picturing it? We will have commemorative pictures with frames for all of your new friends to autograph. This way you will always remember what a great time you've had here and cant wait to come back next year!
- Career/Education Fair: What are your plans for the future? The Teen Conference Career Fair will have a variety of career options for you to check into including the law enforcement, firefighting, science, textiles and design, and the military. Also, be sure to visit with colleges across the Pacific Northwest that will be there. Some of the colleges include, Eastern Washington University, Walla Walla Community College, University of Washington, Whitworth, and Gonzaga. The WSU Raptor club will be visiting again this year. Come see what your future educational and career options are!
- Text or Call: It Could Wreck It All will feature the heartbreaking stories of those who have been affected by texting and driving, information on Washington's current laws and regulations regarding texting and driving, and give youth a perspective on the risk one takes when they choose to text and drive. The optional 45-minute program will also incorporate various speakers, including a Washington State Trooper. You won't want to miss this experience to take the pledge that might just save your life.
- Stay Fit! For those of you who just love to exercise any moment you can, here's your chance! At State Teen Conference you will have two options in the morning to work out. We will be having a group for those who want to go on a run/jog/walk! We will be meeting in the main Lobby at 6:15am--there will also be a sign so you know where to go. Also, we have the option of a yoga class! The yoga group will be meeting up in the main lobby at the same time. So grab your running shoes and get in shape!
Travel Arrangements
Bus transportation will be available across the state at different sites, for $50 round trip fee. When you register you will select the potential bus stop that best fits your location. You will receive bus stop information and schedule by mid-June.
For more information, contact Jan Klein, State 4-H Adolescent Leadership Specialist, jlklein@wsu.edu.
Financial Assistance Information
Through gifts secured by The Washington 4-H Foundation, the State 4-H Office is able to provide some financial assistance which will allow youth to attend the 4-H Summer Teen Conference. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those with financial need.
Information and Application 
For more information, contact Jan Klein, State 4-H Adolescent Leadership Specialist, jlklein@wsu.edu.
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