Fall Leadership Training

Join the new ambassador Officer team for a fun-filled, action-packed weekend of leadership training. Anyone interested in furthering their leadership skills and ability to impact the club and community is welcome! This is a great time to connect with those friends you may have met at 4-H Congress or meet new people from around Montana. Not sure if this event is for you?

Reach out to one of the state officers and have a conversation. They are more than happy to fill you in on what you would be missing if you skip this great event! This year's theme is ????. Stay tuned the 25-26 officer team will be meeting in early september. following this meeting all things fall trianing will be revealed. 

November 7-9 in Butte, Montana at the Copper King Hotel

Registration cost is $185 per person and includes lodging (4 to a room), Saturday and Sunday meals, and program costs. Adult chaperones will have lodging options during registration. 

Fall Leadership Training is the annual leadership development retreat for Montana 4-H Ambassadors and Teen Leaders. The event is planned, implemented, and evaluated by the State Ambassador Officer Team. Youth will leave the weekend prepared and excited to take the knowledge and skills they have gained and apply them in their counties. It is also a great place to have youth leaders exchange ideas and create a statewide network of resources. Fall Training takes place each year over MEA weekend, the third Thursday/Friday in October.

Those participants interested in attending must register using Zsuites. Please contact your MSU County Extension office for specific registration requirements and deadlines.

Youth participants must be 14 on or before October 1. Volunteer chaperones must be at least 21 and a certified volunteer.

Please contact your MSU County Extension office for specific registration requirements and deadlines!

2025 state registration deadline is October 17.  

Each county may send any number of county Ambassadors, teen leaders, volunteers and Extension Staff. The 4-H Center will make lodging arrangements for all Fall Training participants. Keep in mind that there will be four people to a double room. Chaperones have the option of a double or single room for an additional cost. This can be indicated during registration.

You can register in 4h.Zsuite any time and your registration will roll over to the new 4-H year that begins October 1. Please enroll  for the new 4-H yearby updating any personal information and complete all waivers prior to the start of this event. You can complete/update your club/project enrollment after the event if needed. 

Schedule (To be Confirmed)

Registration and check-in 5:30-6:30 pm Friday evening
Opening program 7:00 PM Friday evening
Wrap-up program after breakfast approx. 10:30 AM Sunday morning

All meals Saturday and Sunday are included.
Dinner Friday night is on your own.
Lodging is included.

LOCAL MSU EXTENSION OFFICES: Please use this help sheet for county approval and payment information.

For more information regarding this program please contact Brett Schomer, bschomer@montana.edu

Future Event dates

November 6-8, 2026 Billings Hotel and Convention Center