4-H Age

Older Youth Information Night

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Calling all older 4-H Youth!

We are hosting a night to learn about county wide and state wide programs specifically designed for the older youth in 4-H. Typically, older youth are 14-18. From camps and trips, to awards and tools, we will be looking at the opportunities available to youth looking to expand their horizons in 4-H. Join us on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm in the upstairs of the Ramser.

If you can’t make it in person, we will also have a zoom link to follow along. https://osu.zoom.us/j/92919922219?pwd=oCyZ35Spa9GLqYbeOXEt2h0THiLE7t.1

 

Older Youth Night 2024

4-H Open House/Project Fair/Clvoerbud Event

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We will be conducting our 4-H Open House/Project Fair/Cloverbud Event this Saturday, March 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center.  This is event is a trifecta.  It is an open house to attract new members and families to learn more about the Knox County 4-H program.  We will have all of the project books on display for members that are already a part of our program, to look through and try to find a new topic to explore on their journey this year.  And if you know of new members that are going to be Cloverbuds or have current Cloverbuds, Lindsey will be doing a make and take activity on pin wheels with them that morning.

We are still looking for:

  • Clubs to set up displays to attract new families to join 4-H.
  • Members to set up project displays so members and families can interact with them to learn more about what goes into a 4-H project.

Please reach out if you would like more information or would like to commit to set up on Saturday.

2023 4-H Open House

2021 Knox County 4-H Cloverbud Activities Calendar

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The Cloverbud Saturday events free, fun, and educational.  They are for ALL youth ages 5 to 8 years old. You do NOT have to be a Cloverbud in Knox County to attend. Please RSVP the Thursday prior to the scheduled event to mcelroy.193@osu.edu.

Dates:
February 13: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March 13: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
April 17: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
May 15: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
June 17:  Cloverbud Day Camp – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 17: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location is at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center located at 700 Perimeter Drive.  It is adjacent to the Knox County Fairgrounds.

Flyer: 2021_Cloverbud_Saturday_covidupdate

Change to 4-H Eligibility for 2018

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JUST RELEASED FROM THE STATE 4-H OFFICE……

THE NEW 4-H AGE-GRADE POLICY IS:
Ohio 4-H membership is based on a child’s age AND grade as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level. Membership requires enrollment in an authorized Ohio 4-H club or group under the direction of an OSU Extension professional or an approved adult volunteer. A youth’s 4-H eligibility ends December 31 the year he or she turns 19. Joining Ohio 4 H is a privilege and responsibility for individuals and is subject to the Ohio 4-H Code of Conduct and applicable policies of The Ohio State University.

The ”tweak” to this policy is that nine year olds, regardless of grade level, can join 4-H clubs. This change was overwhelmingly supported by a vote earlier this year of Ohio 4-H Professionals (110 YES; 17 NO) and approved by Extension Administrative Cabinet on July 13, 2017.