Extension Educator Tracy Anderson recently helped chaperone a group of Nebraska 4‑H’ers attending the Ignite by 4‑H conference in Washington, D.C. Four Lancaster County 4‑H’ers were part of the group: Abby Bauer, Adam Gabel, Morgan Gabel and Aiden Powers.
The four-day event offered an exciting opportunity for teens to:
• Engage in high-impact programming, including immersive workshops, hands-on experiences, and sessions with renowned speakers and industry leaders.
• Explore career pathways and develop essential work readiness skills.
• Experience the rich history and culture of Washington, D.C. through special activities and tours.
Participants discovered their spark in one of five programming tracks: Healthy Living, STEM, AgriScience, Animal Science and Community Accelerators.
Aiden said, “Going to Ignite was an exceptional experience. It was the first time I got to meet other people from different states that had the same interest. I got to learn about all different types of things and saw amazing sights. If you get the chance to go, you should.”
Abby said, “Ignite was such an amazing experience. I learned so many new things and am very grateful for the opportunity. All of the workshops and speakers were engaging, interesting and showed me new things I never would have thought about.”