Rec Lab
About Rec Lab
What is Rec Lab? It sounds like a funny name for a 4-H event.
Rec Lab stands for Recreation Lab and means that everything is hands-on and fun!
This event is a 4-H member favorite: It provides an opportunity for youth and adults to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting.
Rec Lab programming provides participants with tips and tricks for being a better club, camp, and community leader.
Register for Rec Lab
Please contact your local MSU Extension office for county specific registration information and deadlines.
When
March 27–29, 2026
Where
Columbus, MT
Fees
$110 per person*
*Registration includes lodging, snacks, meals, t-shirts, workshops, and exciting speakers.
Individual participant registration fees should be paid to the county office. Counties should send one check including all particpant fees to the designated host county.
Eligibility
- Youth must be 13+ as of October 1
- Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age
Roles needed
Volunteer/Agents
Registration includes lodging, snacks, meals, t-shirts, workshops, and exciting speakers.
Individual participant registration fees should be paid to the county office. Counties should send one check including all particpant fees to the designated host county.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Please email Gallatin County 4-H if you intend to cancel. DO NOT SIMPLY CHANGE STATUS TO "Canceled" in Zsuite.
- Full refund before March 13
- 1/2 refund March 14 to March 21
- NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 21 (1 week before event)
- Full refund for cancellations due to medical or emergency minus cost for your t-shirt
Plan Your Trip!
One of the best parts of Rec Lab is traveling to different parts of the state.
Future Rec Lab Locations
This event provides youth and volunteers an opportunity to travel and experience locations that may be very different from their home county by rotating around the state and being hosted by a different 4-H district each year. The camp-like atmosphere and hands-on activities allow for a fun and laid-back weekend to create lasting memories.
