Upcoming Opportunity

Heart of the Great Outdoors

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A great opportunity for youth to learn more about nature from the ODNR!

4-H Project Day

Heart of the Great Outdoors


Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers!

 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books.

 

4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.

 

HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY

Hosted by ODNR

ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

Saturday, June 17, 2023

10 am to 4 pm

 

Flyer with more details attached.

 

Workshops

Geology: Can You Dig It?

Why Trees Matter

Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing

Ohio Birds

Insect Adventures

Explore the Outdoors

Photography Basics

Get Started in Art

 

RSVP Today!

 

RSVP by scanning the QR code or by navigating to

https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.

2023 4-H Conference

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Registration is open to attend the 2023 Ohio 4-H Conference. Registration forms available at: https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/about_us/reg%20form_3.pdf or you can pick up a hard copy at the Extension Office.  The Morgan County registration deadline is February 3 if you want your fees paid by the 4-H committee.

More details including the registration booklet with the schedule can be found at: https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference

Please call the office if you have any questions.

 

 

Older Youth Surveys Deadline Extended

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Due to the early opening and closing of our older youth surveys this year compared to other years we have decided to extend our deadline to apply for older youth opportunities in 2023 to Friday November 25th at 4:30pm!

Note: there are age requirements to these opportunities. These ages are as of Jan 1st 2023 see below:

If you know anyone or are someone who is interested in Junior Fairboard (14), Junior Leaders (14), Older Youth In Training (13), Carteens (15 with permit), Camp counselors (15 by camp), etc. Please apply soon!

To learn more about each opportunity click here to view on our website:

http://morgan.osu.edu

Here are the surveys to apply:

https://go.osu.edu/oyit2023 – Older Youth In Training (13, prerequisite to be a camp counselor in training)

https://go.osu.edu/2023olderyouth – Junior Fairboard, Junior Leaders, Carteens (15 with permit), Sale Committee, 4-H Committee and more (must be 14).

http://go.osu.edu/campcounselormoco2023 – Camp Counselor Application (15 by camp)

 

 

The survey will close for good for 2023 on Friday at 4:30pm!

Camp Counselor 2023 Application Deadline

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The application to be a 4-H Camp Counselor in 2023 is available at http://go.osu.edu/campcounselormoco2023.

The camp counselor program is open to any 4-H member 15 years old as of January 1st. Deadline to apply is November 21st at 4:30 PM.

Reminder we need a minimum of 16 camp counselors to move forward with an overnight camp for 2023.

FINAL REMINDER: Older Youth In Training 2023

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The deadline to apply to be apart of Older Youth In Training is fast approaching!

4-H members that are interested need to complete the interest form by November 21st 2022 that is this upcoming Monday so act fast!

Older Youth In Training is a program for 4-H members 13 years old as of January 1, 2023. 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 2023. Here is the link to the survey to complete: https://go.osu.edu/oyit2023

FINAL REMINDER: Older Youth Opportunities 2023

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The deadline for Older Youth Opportunities is fast approaching!

Please, if you know any youth 14+ interested please tell them to apply now!

Older youth applications are due by November 21st

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.

 

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/2023olderyouth

National 4-H Conference

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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

Older Youth Opportunities 2023

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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 21st

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/2023olderyouth

 

 

 

Older Youth In-Training 2023

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OYIT is a program for 4-H members 13 years old as of January 1, 2023. 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 2024. 4-H members that are interested need to complete the interest form by November 21st by 4:30 PM.

Complete interest form/application at: https://go.osu.edu/oyit2023

 

REMINDER: Teen Retreat November 18-20

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Spark Event Flyer

Join the Morgan County Extension Educators for a Teen Leadership camping experience November 18-20, 2022 to learn more about 4-H Teen Leadership Opportunities. The attached flyer gives you more details on the event designed for youth ages 14-18 as of January 1, 2023. Deadline to register is October 26th or when the camp is full at 33 participants. Call the office for additional details.

NOTE: This experience can serve as your Camp Counselor/CIT Camp for 2023 if needed.