Post Rock District 4-H Resources and Events
We are excited to provide a listing of many current and upcoming events and activities available for Post Rock District 4-H members. There are so many opportunities in 4-H, and we may have missed some below. If you notice an opportunity missing, contact a Post Rock District Office.
Event Resources
2026 4-H Event Listing
State & District 4-H News and additional information concerning these events, see our Post Rock District 4-H Newsletter. Please be sure to check for Registration deadlines on each event. It may be the month prior to the event.
October
Complete the community service challenge! 48 Hours of 4-H is an opportunity for 4-H members and supporters to engage in a concentrated period of community service and project work. It’s a chance to make a big impact and showcase the dedication and teamwork of the 4-H community.
You can complete a service project as a member, family, group, or as a 4-H club project. We know schedules are busy, so any community service project taking place around National 4-H Week or during the month of October can qualify for the 48 Hours of 4-H Service Challenge! Remember to make it an official 48 Hours of 4-H Service Project by registering your project with Kansas 4-H on the challenge website.
National 4-H Week is October 3-10, 2026. 4-H clubs, 4-H families, and 4-H members can use National 4-H Week as a platform to showcase activities, recruit new members, say thank you to sponsors, and spread the word about the value of 4-H in fostering leadership, encouraging community service, developing friendships, and offering hands-on learning.
48 Hours of 4-H is a community service challenge for all members in Kansas 4-H! The challenge takes place October 10-11. 48 Hours of 4-H is an opportunity for 4-H members and supporters to engage in a concentrated period of community service and project work. You can complete a service project as a member, family, group, or as a 4-H club project! Remember to register your project with Kansas 4-H on the challenge website!
Post Rock District’s 4-H Leadership Training will take place Saturday, November 7 in Beloit at the Zion Lutheran Church (621 N. Mill St.). Training will begin at 9:00a.m. and conclude by Noon. If you are an officer (or if you’d like to build your skill set to serve as an officer in the future) this is a great interactive training to come participate in!
By participating, you’ll gain information and skills in a wide variety of officer and leadership areas. You’ll benefit from a chance to bond with your 4-H club members and make new friends from across the District. Adults are welcome to observe the fun so you can support your 4-H young leaders throughout the year. It is free to attend, but please register by Friday, October 30th at
November
The annual Post Rock District Officer and Member Leadership Training is set for November 7. Full planning is still in the works, so watch for more information to be listed in the September newsletter. This training helps members learn about the important roles of officers and committees. You’ll build leadership skills to grow as an engaged 4-H member. All ages and levels of experience are invited. If you want to help plan or present, let Jenilee Godsey know at jenileem@ksu.edu.
Jewell County - Sunday, November 1
Lincoln County - Sunday, November 8
Mitchell County - Sunday, November 1
Osborne County - TBD
Smith County - November 15
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) is November 21-22 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF features leadership workshops, Kansas 4-H Youth Council elections, and many opportunities to have fun and make friends from across the state. The experience is for teens (ages 14-18 before January 1, 2027). Registration will open in September and the deadline to sign-up is October 15. If you plan to attend, let your local office know and we’ll notify you once registration opens! Post Rock District will provide a chaperone and transportation to-and-from KYLF. Details are on the Kansas 4-H event website.
For officers, committee members, and 4-Hers wanting to learn to be a leader in your club
The annual Post Rock District Officer and Member Leadership Training is set for November 7. The training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and dismiss by noon. This training helps members learn about the important roles of officers and committees. You’ll build leadership skills to grow as an engaged 4-H member. All ages and levels of experience are invited. If you want to help plan or present, let Jenilee Godsey know at jenileem@ksu.edu. Watch for registration information to come out via email, Facebook and the October newsletter.
Additional Opportunities
Sign-up for Kansas 4-H 2026 Summer Camp is open! Kansas 4-H camp sessions are posted at https://rockspringsranch.org/summer-camps/sessions-rates. 4-H and non-4-H youth are welcome to register to enjoy 4-H camp! Each family will register directly with Rock Springs Ranch through the website. Before you register, contact your local Extension Office and your club leader. There may be club or county-level event scholarships available.
If you are seeking opportunities related to livestock projects - like spring shows and other contests - the KSU Youth Livestock Program website provides a listing of many opportunities. It certainly doesn’t contain every learning and competition opportunity, yet it is a great reference point as you plan for spring and summer. Visit https://www.asi.k-state.edu/extension/youth-programs/events/. The North Central Kansas Livestock Circuit is not affiliated to K-State Extension or Kansas 4-H, but it provides many showing opportunities in our region. Follow their Facebook page for information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ncklc.