Members Forum
First offered in 1931, 4-H Canada’s Members Forum is our longest-running program.
Members Forum is the premier opportunity for 4-H youth across Canada to come together for an impactful, engaging, and fun-filled conference.
Key Information
Date: November 29- December 4, 2025
Location: Calgary, AB.
Open to: 4-H members ages 15-21
MEMBERS FORUM
About the Program
Members will build skills in career and life readiness as well as healthy living, network with career professionals, engage in hands-on learning opportunities, and share their thoughts and insights on issues important to Canadian youth and 4-H members.
Participants will explore:
- Careers and leadership – including participating in Mentorship Circles
- Career Networking
- The opportunity to connect with 4-H members and agriculture industry leaders from across the country
...and so much more!
Members Forum 2025 - Theme
Accelerate Your Future!
This year’s theme focuses on empowering and equipping you with the skills and experiences to thrive in our ever-changing world. Members Forum will support you in exploring career paths and connecting these with your interests, aspirations, and passions. Members Forum will support your confidence in being “future ready”, which includes not just adapting to change but actively shaping your future with the skills and methods needed to achieve your goals.
Here's what you'll gain:
- Development of employability skills such as communication, leadership, adaptability, and goal setting.
- Tools for time management, personal wellness, understanding your values, and navigating life after high school.
- Opportunities to build networks, find mentors, and explore diverse pathways to success.
- Leadership training connected to the four pillars of 4-H Canada’s Leadership Development: Communication & Community Engagement, Science & Technology, Environment & Healthy Living, and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security.
How to participate
Seven 4-H members from each province are selected by their provincial 4-H office to attend Members Forum.
For more information, please contact your provincial office.
Registration Cost
Registration opens on August 1st. Once provincial lists are received, the registration link will be sent to individuals within the provincial delegation, including chaperone, to complete their registration.
Offered again this year is the Early Bird pricing with a lower registration fee to encourage provinces to submit their delegation lists, and delegates/chaperones to complete their registrations in a timely manner.
- Early Bird Registration Price: $635 – registration must be fully completed by 11:59 pm ET on August 15th, 2025
- Regular Registration Price: $675 – with registration ending September 1st, 2025
Price includes:
- Participation in all Members Forum programming, including workshops, Mentorship Circles, keynote speakers, sessions, and activities.
- Round-trip flight or other transportation to and from Members Forum.
- All Ground transportation during the event including airport transfers.
- Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and some snacks – beginning with dinner on Saturday, November 29).
- Hotel accommodation – double occupancy.
- Attendance at the Grow Canada Conference.