National 4-H Conference

Attention all Ohio 4-H members 15-18 years old!
Ohio 4-H is seeking qualified applicants to attend the National 4-H Conference from April 14-19, 2023 in Washington D.C.!
The conference is focused on civic engagement, civic education, and personal development, so if that sounds like something your interested in, don’t hesitate!
More information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/N4HC

National 4-H Week: October 4-10

Morgan County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week – October 4th – 10th

Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country. In 4-H, we believe every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe every child should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.

Morgan County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year by highlighting some of the inspirational 4-H youth in our community who are working tirelessly to support each other and their communities.

“We believe youth perspectives are so important and a solution to eliminating the opportunity gap, because young people come with new ideas and new ways of seeing the world,” explains Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of National 4-H Council. By encouraging diverse voices and innovative actions, 4-H believes that solutions can be found to address the educational, economic and health issues that have created the opportunity gap.

Morgan County 4-H will be challenged to give thanks to a local business, wear green throughout the week, and discover a new skill. Any 4-H member is welcome to capture their accomplishment in a photo or video and share it with the 4-H Extension Educators to showcase on the blog and Facebook page!

One of the most anticipated events of National 4-H Week every year is the 4-H STEM Challenge, formerly known as National Youth Science Day. The theme of this year’s event, which is expected to see hundreds of thousands of youth across the nation taking part throughout October, is Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is a collection of activities that teaches kids ages 8-14 STEM skills, including mechanical engineering, physics, computer science and agriculture.

To learn more about how you can get involved, visit http://www.4-h.org/. #Opportunity4All #4HGrowsHere

National 4-H Week

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL 4-H WEEK!

The anticipation is building for National 4-H Week, when the 4-H community of over 6 million young people, 500 000 volunteers and 3 500 4-H professionals will celebrate America’s largest youth organization by showcasing the incredible work that they do each and every day to make a positive impact on those around them.

The theme of this year’s National 4-H Week, which takes place from October 6 – 12, is Inspire Kids to Do!

This theme highlights how 4-H encourages kids to take part in hands-on learning experiences in areas such as health, science, agriculture and civic engagement. The positive environment provided by 4-H mentors ensures that kids in every county and parish in the country – from urban neighborhoods to suburban schoolyards to rural farming communities  ̶  are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles and are empowered with the skills to lead in life and career.

Webinar for Teens: National 4-H Opportunities

On Sunday, October 6th at 8:00pm (Eastern) there is a webinar hosted by nationwide 4-H faculty and staff dedicated to teen leadership topics.

Join 4-H teen leaders from across the US in learning about opportunities to pursue national experiences in 4-H! During this webinar, leaders of national 4-H opportunities will share about programs available for teenage 4-H members, including National 4-H Conference, National 4-H Congress, Citizenship Washington Focus, Leadership Washington Focus, the national summit series (AgriScience, Healthy Living, Photography, and STEM/Maker), the Youth in Action Awards, and the National 4-H Youth Advisory Committee. Hear about program highlights and have a chance to ask questions.

Pre-register here: http://go.osu.edu/TeensStatewide