Organized By:
University of Georgia Extension, Georgia 4-H
The Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
The Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals
Leadership in the Fast Lane!
For over 100 years, Georgia 4-H has provided young people with leadership training and opportunities to apply what they learn. Step Up and Lead (SUAL) allows 4-H to share its leadership development expertise with a broader audience of emerging youth leaders. SUAL is a half-day conference that focuses on cultivating leadership skills in Georgia’s younger students while providing adult leaders with a framework for engaging these students when they return to school. SUAL Conferences are held in both the fall and spring at locations around the state.
Step Up and Lead is designed for older elementary and middle school students (grades 4-8) who have demonstrated interest in or aptitude for leadership, whether in Student Council, Beta Club, 4-H Officers, Safety Patrol, or otherwise. The conferences feature three exciting and interactive workshops, designed and facilitated by 4-H youth development professionals, to engage and empower youth in future leadership initiatives. Participants will learn about such topics as building communication and presentation skills, understanding leadership and personality styles, and team building and group process skills.
If you are interested in having a Step Up and Lead Conference in your area, please use the registration form above to submit your request!
Fall 2025 Conferences
| November 5, 2025 | Fortson 4-H Center Hampton, GA |
Registration Open |
| November 13, 2025 | Wahsega 4-H Center Dahlonega, GA | Registration Open |
*Late registration will only be allowed if space permits. An additional $5/participant will be charged after the deadline.
Spring 2026 Conferences
| February 19, 2026 | Coastal Botanical Gardens Savannah, GA |
Registration Open |
| March 13, 2026 | Tifton Campus Conference Center Tifton, GA |
Registration Open |
*Late registration will only be allowed if space permits. An additional $5/participant will be charged after the deadline.
Registration Fees
| Students | $60.00* |
| Adults (Teachers, Administrations, and Chaperones) | $25.00 |
| Bus Drivers | $0.00 with complimentary lunch provided (for drivers not participating in SUAL program) |
| *Schools with administrators who are members of the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP) or the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMSP) receive a $10.00 discount per student. | |
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status and is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action organization.