Day County 4H: Building a Brighter Future

SDSU Extension 4-H will host SkillsX by 4-H June 2-5, 2025 at the South Dakota State University campus. This event is open to any teen (age 13-18), with an interest in developing their leadership, life, workforce, and social skills! The event will include ample opportunities for young people to meet others from across the state, while getting to further develop themselves as a young leader in their community. This year's SkillsX by 4-H conference offers a unique opportunity for teens to explore leadership skills in an engaging and interactive way, all through the lens of board games. Throughout the event, participants will dive into team-based challenges, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving scenarios inspired by popular board games. By the end of the conference, teens will not only have enhanced their leadership abilities but also discovered how fun and impactful it can be to lead with creativity, strategy, and a bit of friendly competition. Participants can expect to participate in: · Workshop Sessions on a variety of topics · Keynote presentation from Terrence Talley, a renowned speaker for youth audiences · Recreational Activities · Campus Tours · Variety Show · Career Exploration Event · Community Service · Dances · and so much more! Register by visiting: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/skillsx-4-h. 

The cost to register is as follows: 

· Early Bird Teen Participant Registration - March 26-April 20, 2025 - $350 

· Regular Teen Participant Registration - April 21-May 2, 2025 - $375 For more information about this event, contact Hilary Kroupa (hilary.kroupa@sdstate.edu) or Julia Thaden (Julia.thaden@sdstate.edu), both reachable at (605) 688-4167.