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4-H 7th-8th grade trip planned to Kansas City March 27-28
By Amy Green
Jan. 20, 2026 10:37 am
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Washington County 7th-8h grade 4-H’ers are invited to attend Region 19 4-H Trip to Kansas City March 27-28. Overnight will be spent at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. 4-H’ers will visit the Museum of BBQ, National WWI Museum & Memorial, Arrowhead Stadium, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Union Station, enjoy an interactive KC breakout escape room and Dave & Busters for food and fun.
Iowa, Keokuk, and Johnson County 4-H’ers will also attend, so it’s perfect time to make new 4-H friends and explore this Midwest city.
Space is limited and registrations will be accepted online first come, first serve. Registration is open until Feb. 1 (or until trip is filled at) https://tinyurl.com/4hKC2026. The final registration cost is $342 due to Washington County Extension. Total value of the trip is $442 but thanks to generous donor all Washington County 4-Hers receive a $100 discount. Other scholarships are available upon request to amygreen@iastate.edu This fee will cover tickets, transportation, lodging, insurance and meals and arcade playtime.
The Region 19 group will travel on a charter bus departing from Iowa City or Williamsburg. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp bus stop.
Adult chaperones will be needed, and half their registration fee is covered by Washington County Extension. Please contact amygreen@iastate.edu if you are interested in this opportunity to work with 4-H youth and enjoy Kansas City with 7th-8th grade 4-Hers.
For more information about the Region 19 7th-8th grade trip or Washington County 4-H program, contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H — Iowa” on Facebook.

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