Join us for the Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) and develop the leadership skills you need to make your clubs, communities, country, and world a better place!

SRTLC is a 4-H conference created to bring together 4-H teens and adults to empower and inspire them to make a positive change across the southern region through youth-adult partnerships.

Who can attend? Youth ages 14-18 and in 9-12th grade | Must be enrolled in 4-H by August 30th.
Can volunteers or agents attend? Yes, they can but it is the same cost for them.
When is it? September 19-22, 2024
Where is it? Clyde M. York 4-H Center – Crossville, Tennessee
How much is it? The tentative cost is $230 and includes meals, drinks, a shirt, and lodging.
When can I register? Register now until August 30th, or until it is full.
How do I get there? Travel is not provided. Drop off will be in the afternoon of September 19th and Pick Up will be Midday on September 22nd. If 6 teens from Overton County go, Mrs. Nicole has volunteered to attend and may be able to drive your youth.
What opportunities are at SRTLC? SRTLC is led by 4-H youth. You will attend workshops, roundtables, pride of the States, a talent show, a state swap meet, a t-shirt swap, and 2 dances.
Can I lead any of these activities? YES! This is a great opportunity to showcase your leadership skills. Options include:
- Workshops – Do you have exciting skills or knowledge that you want to teach others? Consider applying to lead a one (1) hour workshop. We recommend workshops consist of 30 minutes of hands-on activities and be taught by two youth and an adult.
- Roundtables – Do you have an important topic that you’d like to discuss? Consider applying to lead a 20-minute roundtable. You will need to decide on a topic and a list of guiding questions that will help guide the discussion.
- Pride of States – Do you have an awesome event, activity, project, or experience in 4-H that you want to share at SRTLC? Consider applying to show off your hard work and maybe someone will get a new idea to take home.
- Talent Show – Do you have a talent that you want to show off to the southern region? We’d love to see it! Previous talent show ideas include a dance, contortion act, comedy routine, lip sync, skits, glow stick dance, jumping rope tricks, ventriloquism, musical acts and so much more!
What will I have to pack? There is a basic packing list below You will need bedding, clothes, toiletries, shirts for the shirt swap, and items for the state swap meet. In addition, you do not have to pack your f600a or f600b form IF you have turned it incorrectly to the extension office prior to the event.
Will there be an orientation or a readiness day? Yes! It will be online and the date will not be released until closer to the event.
Why attend? This event is a great opportunity to meet other 4-H members, figure out paths you may take in high school 4-H, meet people with all levels of experience in 4-H, and to have fun with like-minded peers.