The Ohio Military Kids program has its 2024 Summer Camp dates!
Our camps are available to:
Families can check out when registration opens, subscribe to our blog, and find us on social media all at https://go.osu.edu/OMKEvents.
The 2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp is open to campers in grades 7-11. Registration for camp is due March 28, 2024.
Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more!
Scholarships are limited and apply by following this link, by March 1, https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewVWQ5vl9bBvyS2
Apply for the Forestry and Wildlife Camp by putting this link in your browser today! http://go.osu.edu/24ForestryWLCamp
Junior Fair Turkey Orders – Due February 9
Youth exhibitors that who plan on enrolling and exhibiting turkeys at the 2024 Knox County Junior Fair this year, need to order and purchase their poults by February 9. Poults are $6.50 a piece and will be delivered for pick-up on March 6 at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center from 2-5 p.m. To order, please fill out the following survey: https://go.osu.edu/turkeys2024. To purchase, please fill out the following survey: https://square.link/u/KOiqEC7g.
Registration Link: https://go.osu.edu/2024volunteerkickoff
This is for our established volunteers.
All new volunteers for 2024 will receive a special invite to a New Volunteer Training via email.
4-H Camp Ohio is hosting a Camp Ohio Adventure Trail 5K on Saturday, November 11 with race starting at 10 a.m. Registration will be in the Rec Hall. Those participants 17 years old and younger will be $25 and those 18 years old and older will be $35. You can pay additionally for lunch at a cost of $15. For more information and to register please use the following link: https://www.campohioadventure.com/registration-form/
A free event for all Ohio Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families! Join in the family fun for all ages! Activities include photos with Santa, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, arts and crafts, and more!
This fall, Teen Leadership Council will be hosting a virtual Achievement Form Workshop for 4-H members statewide!
If you are interested in having your form reviewed, please let me know and I can help connect you with one of our teen leaders.
Have no idea what the Achievement Record is? That’s okay! See the additional attached flyer: Achievement Record Flyer FINAL that describes what the achievement record is and what awards are available for those that win.
More information can also be found at go.osu.edu/TLC.
Application for 2023-2024 Ohio 4-H Health HEROES are open. This statewide teen healthy living advocacy group are called HEROES because they serve as Health Education Resources for Outreach, Engagement, and Service. Youth will learn about current issues and topics in healthy living, learn lessons and activities to implement in their local 4-H community, will be tasked to create an action plan to create change in their local community, and will be a part of a statewide cohort who cares about the health and well-being of Ohio youth.
Benefits of becoming a 4-H Health Hero are:
In previous years we have had youth focus on making change in health topics such as; mental health, vaping, opioids, and more.
Youth who are passionate about health and in grades 9 through 12 may apply! For more information, important dates, and expectations, you may check out https://go.osu.edu/HealthHEROES. Application is due Sunday, October 15th, 2023 by 11:59 pm.
Any questions, you may contact Justin Bower, State 4-H Healthy Living and Ohio Military Kids Educator at bower.183@osu.edu or at 614-247-1979.
Are you a 4-H’er interested in health? Do you see yourself potentially working in health one day? Nutritionist? Therapist? Nurse? Athletic Trainer? Geneticist?
What: Health University (HealthU) is a weekend camp in October focused on Healthy Living for 7th through 12th graders in Ohio 4-H. Join us at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp for a weekend as we explore four of the 10 Dimensions of Wellness and explore health-related careers. We will be exploring the following four tracks of wellness:
Who: Any current 4-H’ers in grades 7 thru 12.
When: Friday, October 27 to Sunday, October 29, 2023
Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 1362 Caves Rd, Jackson, OH 45640
Cost: $50 per youth (check or card)
Deadline: Register by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 8, 2023
Registration: https://go.osu.edu/4HHealthEvents
Contact: Justin Bower, bower.183@osu.edu, with questions.
Flyer: 2023 HealthU
Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.
100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 80 percent of donations given at our Mount Vernon store, directly support 4‑H youth in Knox County. The remaining 20 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H at the state level and nationally.