General Hugh Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute

The Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute is offered to rising ninth through twelfth grade youth with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The program is an intense 5 ½ day experience for youth who are current leaders and aspire to be greater leaders in the future. Youth will explore areas of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility. Approximate cost for the week experience is $425.00. The institute will be held at UNC-Charlotte June 22-27, 2008. Partial and full scholarships are available.

To receive an application, call the 4-H Office today. The deadline to submit your application is May 15, 2008.

4-H Summer Camp Registration

Mecklenburg County 4-H is taking a delegation of youth ages 8-13 to Millstone 4-H Center the week of August 3-8, 2008 for a week-long experience of 4-H residential Summer Camp. Millstone 4-H Center is located in Ellerbe, NC. During the week, campers will enjoy horseback riding, swimming, archery, riflery, canoeing, crafts, camp songs, nature, and lots more fun. All of our NC 4-H Centers have obtained the American Camping Association Accreditation.

Cost for camp is $325 which includes transportation, lodging, meals, store money and all camp supplies. Spaces are limited, so call the 4-H Office today to reserve your spot. The deadline to register is May 1, 2008.