Junior Leaders are 7th-12th grade 4-H members, who have usually been in a 4-H club for a year or two as junior members. These youth go through required Junior Leader training their first year in this role (usually held in January or early February), along with at least one adult leader from their 4-H club. They learn basic responsibilities, how to work with adult leaders, and start a plan for their leadership projects for the year. Experienced Junior Leaders must attend Junior Leader training every 3 years. For 2005-06, ALL youth in 7th-12th grades planning on being Jr. Leaders must attend the training!

Teen Leaders are 10th-12th grade 4-H members, who have usually been Junior Leaders and now want to take on equal leadership in their 4-H clubs with their adult leaders. They also can lead their own 4-H club, with an adult advisor. Teen Leaders must attend New Leader Training, along with adult 4-H leaders.