South Carolina 4-H Legislative Day 2026 - Laurens

South Carolina 4-H Legislative Day is an engaging event designed for 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters to connect with state legislators and champion the 4-H program. Scheduled for March 10, 2026, at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, this event offers participants a platform to share their personal experiences and the positive impact of 4-H programming in their communities. This event not only fosters leadership skills among youth but also emphasizes the importance of civic involvement in shaping community programs.

During 4-H Legislative Day, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their local representatives, discuss the benefits of the 4-H program, and learn about civic engagement. Youth can observe the legislative processes in action as it will be budget season when we are there!

The day's activities will include a brief ceremony on the North Steps at 11:00 a.m. (please be in place by 10:50 a.m.) where you can stand with your county delegation and take a picture with your county sign.

Youth and Adults (volunteers, parents, chaperones, etc.) should register by March 6th.

County Delegation logistics:

• Dress in your best professsional outfit! This means suits, slacks/khakies, button-down shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses and professional footwear that is still comfortable for walking and standing. (No cutoffs, worn or distressed clothing or jeans with holes, flip flops, etc.)
• Wear something 4-H Green!
• Please watch the weather and come prepared for the conditions.
• Be sure to check-in with Laurens County Agent, Lauren Smith to get a Legislative Day freebie.
• Representative Patrick Haddon has invited representatives from five counties (Union, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Laurens, Greenville) to meet with our 4-H members and families in the Blatt Building. Plan to meet outside the Blatt Building at 9:45 a.m. so we can take our group through security and be ready to start our meeting promptly at 10:00 a.m.
• Laurens County 4-H families will be on their own for lunch. Please feel free to bring a lunch and picnic on the grounds or walk to a nearby restaurant.
• After lunch, at 1:00pm, we can enter the Statehouse and observe our Representatives and Senators at work and will be recognized in their respective chambers.
• Alternative fun activity that can be done at the Statehouse: https://scprt.widen.net/s/wb8fbmwtwl/21-scp-3971-state-house-scavenger-hunt-clues-and-map

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Refund statement: Full payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued within three weeks of the start of the event.

Membership requirement: Current 4-H membership is not required for participation in this event, but you must preregister.

Custodial Care: Please note that this event and its coordinators do not assume custodial care of youth in attendance. Adults (parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, or chaperones) must be present for the supervision of youth participants.

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