4-H Teen Council members with hygiene kits they compiled to donate to the People’s City Mission (not all teen council members are pictured).
The Lancaster County 4-H Teen Council is a leadership organization for youth in grades 7–12. Members are involved in several leadership activities such as organizing the annual 4th & 5th Grade Lock-In. Teens also participate in community service projects, such as donating hygiene kits to the People’s City Mission.
Teen Council Volunteer Leader: Karol Swotek
Staff Leader: Extension Educator Tracy Anderson
2025 Overnight Lock-In for 4th & 5th graders, Jan. 20-21 (PDF)
New members are always welcome!
For more information or to join, contact Tracy Anderson at tracy.anderson@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.
Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln.
“The Lock-In was a fun-filled evening that provided great learning experiences for youth and leadership opportunities for teens — enhancing communication skills and promoting 4-H.”
— Parker Hansen, Teen Council Historian