4-H Clubs

Horse Webinar Series

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Attention to all horse exhibitors! A good opportunity to hear from experts in the field on multiple topics!

Information below.

Horse Webinar Series
Free and open to the public.
Registration: http://go.osu.edu/equinezoomseries25
Register for just one or for all three free webinars!

 

January 21st
Emergencies with horses and annual wellness ideas,
keeping/establishing a VCPR
Presenters: Dr. Shaver & Janessa Hill

February 18th
Trailering Safety: Preparing to reach your destination.
Presenter: Amanda Barnum

March 18th
Protecting Your Equine Partner: Understanding and Preventing
Tick-Borne Illnesses
Presenters: Dr. Tim McDermott & Dr. Antoinette Marsh

Community Service Opportunity

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Attention to all 4-H Clubs!
Community Service Opportunity:
The Health Department needs youth volunteers who have an interest in serving the community; they are requesting numerous volunteers to help them work towards meeting needs found in our county.
Clubs can choose to tackle this community service project and work with the health department and the nursing homes in the county. Club members will work alongside the Morgan County Health Department and visit nursing homes to meet and chat with the residents.
For more information, please call Jennifer Arnold at the Morgan County Health Department 740-962-4572.

FINAL Reminder: New Volunteer Applications

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The deadline is quickly approaching, if you know anyone interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer for Morgan County in 2026 make sure they get their applications in by January 31st!!

 

Do you know anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for 4-H? The application to become a new volunteer in 2026 for Morgan County is now available as a printable document or an online survey.

This application is the first step in the process of being selected to serve in this role. Here is the online applicationhttps://go.osu.edu/2026newvolunteerappmorgan

To receive a printable document of the application please call the office at (740)962-4854.

Trainings and interviews take place in early February, so the deadline to turn in your application is by  January 31st.

2025 Celebration Of Youth

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All who attended the celebration of youth in 2025 enjoyed their time at the River Valley Social.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended to celebrate a great year of 4-H! Also a big thank you to the Morgan County 4-H committee for funding this so our youth can have some fun after a year of hard work!

Market Steer Tag In Update

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December 13th at 8am- 10am is Market Steer Tag-in! After some clarification with the Senior Fair Board I have realized their was miscommunication about the snow date for tag in. The regular date will be December 13th, but the snow date will NOT be the 15th in the evening. It will be December 20th at 8am-10am IF NEEDED.

 

Please call and notify the office if you plan to attend Market Steer tag in by December 8th!

LAST REMINDER: Older Youth Opportunities

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The deadline is coming quickly and we have very little numbers this year! PLEASE promote this!

Any youth interested in  Junior Leaders, Junior Fair Board, 4-H Committee, Sale Committee, and CARTEENS. Please read further.

Older youth applications are due by November 17th.

Click the link below to visit our website at http://morgan.osu.edu to learn more about each older youth opportunity.

Older youth letters have already been mailed out. This opportunity allows you to learn about scholarships, awards, workforce and life skills, and other leadership opportunities beyond the county level. Explore your leadership skills and build a strong foundation to stand on once you become a caring and contributing citizen in society. Even if you are unsure, we encourage you to complete the application; you can always reconsider.

Application available at https://go.osu.edu/2026olderyouth

4-H New Volunteer Applications Live for 2026!

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Do you know anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for 4-H? The application to become a new volunteer in 2026 for Morgan County is now available as a printable document or an online survey.

This application is the first step in the process of being selected to serve in this role. Here is the online application https://go.osu.edu/2026newvolunteerappmorgan

To receive a printable document of the application please call the office at (740)962-4854.

Trainings and interviews take place in early February, so the deadline to turn in your application is by  January 31st.

Older Youth Opportunities 2026

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Older youth letters to be mailed out soon. This opportunity allows you to learn about scholarships, awards, workforce and life skills, and other leadership opportunities beyond the county level. Explore your leadership skills and build a strong foundation to stand on once you become a caring and contributing citizen in society. Even if you are unsure, we encourage you to complete the application; you can always reconsider.

Older youth applications are due by November 17th

Click the link below to visit our website at http://morgan.osu.edu to learn more about each older youth opportunity. Possible groups for you to be a part of are Junior Leaders, Junior Fair Board, 4-H Committee, Sale Committee, and CARTEENS.

Application available at https://go.osu.edu/2026olderyouth

*NOTE Camp Counselor and Camp Counselor In Training is a different survey! This is for statewide 4-H opportunities and to participate in Junior Fair Board, Sale Committee, Junior Leaders, 4-H Committee and CARTEENS!

Older Youth In training 2026

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OYIT is a program for 4-H members 13 years old as of January 1, 2026. It is a year to learn more about all the older youth programs that become available to youth at 14+ years old in 4-H years. In addition, you help plan Cloverbud Day Camp and the program is REQUIRED to be a CIT (Counselor in Training) in 2027. 4-H members that are interested need to complete the interest form by November 17th by 4:30 PM.

 

Sign up here! https://go.osu.edu/oyit2026

Save the Date: Sea Camp at Kelly’s Island 4H Camp for 4H members age 14-17 by Jan 1 2026!

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Sea Camp Info:

  • Dates: July 20-24, 2026 (arrival and departure times to be determined).  Full time attendance is required.
  • Location: Kelleys Island 4-H Camp
  • What: Through partnerships of Ohio State University Extension and organizations that offer aquatic education and water recreation, Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kelleys Island has offered hundreds of young people the opportunity to learn about aquatic science and experience a variety of recreational watersports on Lake Erie. Ohio 4-H Sea Camp offers teenage youth an introduction to the Great Lakes through hands-on experiences in a variety of aquatic-based programs.
  • Who: Teens 14-17 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
  • What do they do? Participants will gain an understanding of safety applied to watercraft, sun and open water recreation. Participants will explore a variety of potential career opportunities through learning from professionals in aquatic science, natural resources, and watersports. Participants will gain lifelong skills fostered through educational and recreational water-based activities, while developing lasting friendships and comradery with peers.
  • Cost: Cost per camper is approximately $450. Any camper who is enrolled in 4-H can attend for a discounted rate of $400/camper.
  • Website: go.osu.edu/SeaCamp

Staff/Counselor Information:

  • Must be 18+ years of age by January 1, 2026
  • No prior counseling experience is required, but previous 4-H camping and counseling experience is helpful to be selected.
  • Submit application by April 15, 2026 (will be available at go.osu.edu/SeaCamp)
  • Phone interviews start the week of April 20
  • Successfully complete/pass background check.
  • Attend mandatory staff training on July 19, 2026 at Kelleys Island 4-H Camp.
  • Attend additional training opportunities offered virtually during spring and early summer months.