HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two of Forest County’s 4-H Teen Council members traveled to Harrisburg for the annual Capital Days program.

[Pictured: Forest County 4-H members (left to right) Jenna Hunt, Annah Burke, and Morgan Miller recently participated in 4-H Capital Days in Harrisburg.]

Jenna Hunt and Morgan Miller were among a hundred 4-H’ers from across the state to participate in the citizenship-awareness and civic-engagement educational program held by Pennsylvania 4-H.

4-H Capital Days is designed to engage 4-H’ers in the political process and prepare them to become active and engaged citizens of Pennsylvania. Youth learn about governmental issues and the political process; how to advocate and speak out about issues that affect them, their families and their communities; and gain valuable leadership and citizenship skills.

The program was held March 10 to March 12, and the Forest County delegates participated in workshops on parliamentary procedure, party roles, and affiliations, advocacy, and etiquette. They learned how to read and debate a bill and participated in a mock legislative session. Each year, bills that are currently under debate in the General Assembly are chosen.

Jenna and Morgan toured the Capitol and had their photographs taken on the rotunda steps. On the last day, the delegates hosted a legislative brunch during which they spoke with their legislators one-on-one about 4-H and their 4-H experiences.

Additionally, Annah Burke was present at 4-H Capitals in her role as Pennsylvania 4-H State Council. Annah along with Jenna and Morgan will be presenting information they learned from their trip at an upcoming Teen Council meeting.

If you would like to learn more about the Forest County 4-H program, contact Jennifer Grooms at 814-755-3544.

The 4-H program is a youth development program of Penn State Extension. It is open to all youth between the ages of 8 and 18, without regard to ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or place of residence.