Congress 2023

                          Pictured left to Right: Linda Cook, Melodie Cook, Cody Hafner, Mikiah Cook, Mackenzie Tulloch, Anna Hafner, Juli Thurston, Andrew Wrobleski, Claire Wrobleski

Montana 4-H Congress provides youth from across the state have an opportunity to come together on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman for four days and participate in an event like no other.  Congress offers both youth and adults a venue in which to learn, be challenged, and most of all, have a great time with their peers.  Montana 4-Hers have been attending an event like Congress for decades.  Congress has become an important tradition and is the signature event for the Montana 4-H Program. 

It's purpose is to provide a safe and fun environment for youth to experience all that 4-H Congress has to offer including: contests, workshops, entertainment, social events, and much more. 

Youth must be at least 13 years old as of October 1 of the current 4-H year and chaperons must be certified  4-H Volunteers or MSU Extension staff and at least 21 years of age.

2024 4-H Congress

Sanders County 4-H members (age 13+ as of Oct. 1, 2023) who are interested in being a part of the 2024 Sanders County Congress Delegation are encouraged to complete the Sign-Up/Letter of Interest Form.  Some contests at Congress include Gavel Games Team, Livestock Judging Team, Horse Judging Team, or Horse Skill-A-Thon.  Juli will set up practice sessions for those who are interested.  On that form you will need to indicate which contest(s) you are interested in being a part of and why.  Sanders County teams will compete with teams from around the state at Montana 4-H Congress July 9-12 in Bozeman.  For more information about Congress click on this link or contact the Extension Office with any questions http://montana4h.org/programs/events/mt_4h_congress/index.html

Interested members, ambassadors, and members who have qualified for Congress with their demonstration must all complete the Congress Sign-Up/Letter of Interest form.  Submit a completed form to the Extension Office byMay 15.

Sign-Up/Letter of Interest Form

Pre-Congress

Pre-Congress occurs the two days before Congress (July 7-8).  4-H Ambassadors, teen leaders and staff come together with 4-H center staff for work and fun.  Attendees work on committees to ensure the completion of all the details necessary to make the general Congress event successful.  Also occurring during this time, is the selection process for the State 4-H Ambassador Officers. 

Individuals interested in attending Pre-Congress MUST actively participate in a Congress committee of their choice prior to and during Pre-Congress weekend.  First priority will go to senior members that have attended Montana 4-H Congress.  However, Ambassadors, Extension staff and motivated teen leaders and youth are encouraged to attend. 

For more information about Pre-Congress click on this link or contact the Extension Office http://montana4h.org/programs/events/mt_4h_congress/mt-precongress.html