Senior Symposium (Fall)

What is the Senior Symposium?

The 2024 Fall Senior Symposium is more than just an event—it’s a chance to dive into an exhilarating weekend packed with opportunities for growth, learning, and fun. This is your chance to:

• Explore Hands-On Workshops: Gain invaluable skills in financial independence, resume building, scholarships, career planning, and more.
• Connect and Network: Meet and mingle with other Senior Members from across the province, making new friends and building lasting connections.
• Celebrate Achievements: Attend the Fall Senior Symposium Banquet, where the 2024/2025 Ambassadors will be announced and celebrated.
• Enjoy Interactive Recreational Activities: Participate in engaging games, creative workshops, and exciting social events designed just for you.

When:

October 18-20, 2024. Arrival is at 6:30 pm on the 18th, and departure is at 1:00 pm on the 20th.

Who Can Attend?

Any 4-H Alberta Senior Member participating in the 2024/25 club year.

Note: You can arrange to carpool with fellow senior members from your region or rent a small bus to share transportation. 

Where is it being held?

This year, the Fall Symposium will be hosted at the Circle Square Ranch, Halkirk, Alberta.

What is the registration fee?

Registration is $195 and includes all food, accommodation, programming and delegate packs at the program.

How can I register?

Use the 4-H Alberta online registration system starting September 3, 2024, at 4-H Alberta Registration.

The deadline to register is Monday, October 7th. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged!

For additional details, you can contact the organizers at programs@4hab.com.

Payment of Program/Event Fees

• 4-H Alberta requires that complete registrations are processed through the online registration system, by the registration deadline, and payment in full has been received, prior to acceptance.
• 4-H Alberta is responsible for setting fees for all 4-H Alberta programs/events. Each program/event has its own fee.
  • All requests for late registration (after the Regular Registration Deadline) will be accepted at the sole discretion of the program lead
  • GST is included in all 4-H program registration fees.
• 4-H Alberta reserves the right to:
  • Cancel programs due to insufficient registrations or circumstances out of our control;
  • Reallocate applicants to other similar programs based on applicants choice;
  • Refund the entire registration fee if a suitable alternate program is unavailable.

Insufficient Program/Event Payment

• Registration is not considered complete until full payment is received.
• Any cheque returned by the bank  must be reissued and processed prior to the program/event start date. Failure to do so will cancel the delegate’s program registration.
• 4-H Alberta staff will contact the individual requesting full payment in a timely manner following the bank notification.

Program/Event Registration Cancellation

• A percentage of the registration fee will be retained on all cancellations to help recover costs and administration process:
  • $0-$50 = no fee
  • $51 or more = 30%
  • Contact programs@4hab.com if you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. Physician notes will be requested when applicable.
• Cancellations received less than 14 days before the program start date will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a delegate replacement is available or extenuating circumstances are at play.

The 4-H Alberta Program/Event Registration Fee Procedure is subject to change at the discretion of the Program Lead.