RegistrationFor 4-H Teen Conference

STORRS — More than 100 teens will gather at the University of Connecticut’s main campus July 9–11 for the Teen Connection Conference.

The conference provides opportunities for youth to build connections in themselves, to each other, to other adults, and to the resources provided by the university. The purpose of the conference is to give teenagers an opportunity to learn about the campus and its wealth of resources.

“It will also give them a chance to meet and talk to other teenagers from across the state,” said UConn Fairfield County 4-H Educator Ede Valiquette.

Any youth, grades 9–12 (entering ninth grade) or aged 14 to 19 is eligible to attend. Conference teens do not need to be 4-Hers to participate.

The conference is planned by teens in partnership with the 4-H/Youth program of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System. During the conference, youth will explore the university, live in a college dorm, attend workshops, investigate careers, participate in educational workshops, and discuss teen issues with peers and adults. Teens will also participate in conference community service projects.

For more information about the conference, call 203-207-3264 or send email to edith.valiquette@uconn.edu.