Step Up and Lead

Organized By:

University of Georgia Extension, Georgia 4-H
The Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
The Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals

 

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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 2026 Conferences

 

September 11, 2026 Fortson 4-H Center
Hampton, GA		 Registration Open
November 9, 2026 Wahsega 4-H Center Dahlonega, GA Registration Open
November 13, 2026 Rock Eagle 4-H Center Eatonton, GA Registration Open

*Late registration will only be allowed if space permits. An additional $5/participant will be charged after the deadline. 

Spring 2027 Conferences
March 12, 2027 Tifton Campus Conference Center
Tifton, GA		 Registration Open
March 19, 2027 Coastal Botanical Gardens
Savannah, 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.