MSU Extension 4-H Exploration Days

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  Michigan 4-H and MSU Admissions professionals team up to help young people plan their futures

  Published on August 29, 2025
  A unique collaboration between MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development and the MSU Office of Admissions aims to help Gen Z and Generation Alpha get excited about their futures by providing a deeper understanding of post-secondary options.

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  Campus, careers and connections: 4-H Exploration Days helps ready youth for life ahead

  Published on August 27, 2025
  4-H Exploration Days, has been welcoming 4-H youth to campus for more than 50 years. This year, MSU Extension added a new component to the event that will help youth become beyond ready for the future: Campus Career Connect tracks.

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  Michigan 4-H precollege programs help youth discover and dream

  Published on August 21, 2025
  Michigan 4-H provides developmentally-appropriate programs and opportunities for youth throughout every stage of their precollege life.

• Ready for 4-H Exploration Days 2025: A Tip Sheet

  Published on June 11, 2025
  Ready for 4-H Exploration Days? Here's a tip sheet to help you prepare!

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  4-H Exploration Days 2025 Bus Route

  Published on June 9, 2025
  MSU main campus map for 2025 4-H Exploration Days bus route.

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  4-H Exploration Days Activity Guide 2025

  Published on June 6, 2025
  Welcome to 4-H Exploration Days 2025, we’re glad you’re here! Have fun and learn as much as you can during the event. When you return home, apply what you’ve learned and share it with others. Please enjoy your stay and all that 4-H has to offer.

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  2025 4-H Exploration Days Handbook

  Published on June 4, 2025
  This document details the Michigan 4-H Code of Conduct as well as all of the policies and procedures for 4-H Exploration Days.

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  Meet Bryant Janetzke: Ionia and Kent County 4-H

  Published on December 19, 2024
  A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Ionia and Kent County 4-H'er Bryant Janetzke.

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  Michigan 4-H'ers win MSU's Pre-College Scholarship Program

  Published on December 19, 2024
  Michigan 4-H youth members were recognized by MSU through the Pre-College Scholarship Program.

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  Meet Alana Aulph: Monroe County 4-H

  Published on December 12, 2024
  A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Monroe County 4-H'er Alana Aulph.

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  Michigan 4-H helps youth prepare and pay for college

  Published on October 14, 2024
  Michigan 4-H helps youth prepare and pay for college

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  Specht named Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

  Published on September 25, 2024
  Saginaw County 4-H volunteer Jennifer Specht has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year award.

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  Pre-college programs broaden horizons and create a college-going culture

  Published on July 11, 2024
  Pre-college programs serve an important purpose for postsecondary institutions and communities by offering K-12 students opportunities to prepare academically and socially for higher education.

• 4-H Exploration Days Handbook

  Published on May 18, 2024
  This document details the Michigan 4-H Code of Conduct as well as all of the policies and procedures for 4-H Exploration Days.

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  MSU Pre-College Program Scholarships awarded to 4-H aspiring Spartans

  Published on March 11, 2024
  Fifty-two percent of the 2023 Pre-College Program Scholarships offered by MSU Admissions were awarded to top-notch 4-H youth who want to become Spartans.

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  Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships

  Published on November 7, 2023
  For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences.

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  2023 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

  Published on July 10, 2023
  The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 21. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.

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  Orange, blue, green or gold: What color are you?

  Published on March 27, 2023
  Michigan 4-H uses Real Colors personality assessment to help teens prepare for interviews and the world of work. Attend 4-H Exploration Days to learn more!

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  Michigan 4-H’ers sweep MSU’S Pre-College Scholarships in 2023

  Published on March 7, 2023
  For youth interested in postsecondary education, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s flagship youth development program Michigan 4-H is helping to not only prepare youth for college success but also make it more affordable.

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  Farming can be a rewarding career and opportunity to be your own boss

  Published on February 23, 2023
  An upcoming 4-H Exploration Days session will educate young people about a day in the life of a dairy farmer while fostering employability skills.