Hello all!
There is another camping opportunity available!
Rural Action is hosting a watershed science camp at Hervida on July 15-18 for ages 8-12. Scholarships are available for families to help children to attend. This is a day camp opportunity for some of our youth who may not enjoy the overnight aspect of 4-H Camp!
See flyer below for more information!
Get tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muskingum-watershed-discovery-camp-tickets-912244617207?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration Link:https://go.osu.edu/stemdayjune2024
It is time again for youth to be thinking about the Junior Fair Royalty Contest. Youth 15 to 18 are eligible to compete for King or Queen; youth 12 to 14 are eligible to compete for Prince or Princess; and youth 9 to 11 are eligible to compete for Junior Prince or Junior Princess. (Ages are as of January 1, 2024). Youth enrolled in the following organizations are eligible to participate in the Junior Fair Royalty contest: 4-H, FFA, Skills USA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or Farm Bureau Youth.
Interested youth need to complete an application and be interviewed. An application may be requested from the OSU Extension Office, to be mailed or picked up or find it online at morgan.osu.edu. Completed applications, including all required signatures, are due on August 5, 2024 by dropping it off or mailing it to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 179, McConnelsville, OH 43756. Youth need to schedule their own interviews for Monday, August 13th by calling the Extension Office at 740-962-4854.
The Royalty crowning will be held at the Morgan County Fair on Tuesday September 3, beginning at 4:30pm at the small stage. The chosen Queen, King, Princess and Prince will be required to participate in various activities during the Morgan County Fair, with the Junior Princess and Junior Prince assisting. The Junior Fair Queen will be invited to participate in the 2024 Ohio Fair Manager’s Queen Contest.
4-H Camp Registration is open from today until June 7, 2024. Registration is limited so register early. If registration is full you will put on a waiting list. Packets are available at the office or you can register online. Registration online is the fastest way to register. Here is the link www.go.osu.edu/4hcampregistration.
All families should have gotten an email regarding Buckeye Next!
So what is Buckeye Next? It is an app desgined for older youth to prepare them for career’s and life after highschool!
BuckeyeNext comprises activities, events, and project-specific opportunities available through Ohio 4-H. Each activity is associated with points, badges, and levels.
Points
Participants receive points for completing an activity. The standings are updated on a leaderboard where they can compete with their peers.
Achievement Badges
To complete activities, participants can earn achievement badges in various categories. Badges exist for levels, competencies, events, programs, and more.
To learn more check out this website:
“4-H is for everyone,” but sometimes accessibility issues deny youth with unique abilities the opportunity to attend camp. In Ohio, a statewide 4-H camp is held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio for young people who have needs that cannot be accommodated for in a traditional camp and their caregivers. Being a typical kid is what Camp is all about and it is no different for youth with unique needs. Our goal is to give Campers a true experience of Camp while meeting their needs and letting them set their own pace for fun and success!
Some youth need the availability of a camp that can accommodate their varying medical, physical, and emotional needs. Ohio 4-H Adaptive Adventures Camp is designed with these young people in mind and is tailored to their needs. It gives youth a chance to try new things in a safe environment while building relationships. When campers and caregivers were asked about the Camp, 100% of those surveyed stated that they want to return next year and one caregiver stated, “Everyone helps all the kids have a great time. No one is left out.” Campers feel the same way – one Camper listed their favorite memory as, “Seeing all of the kids, staff, counselors & parents.”
The Camp allows youth to actively participate in activities such as environmental science, crafts, music therapy, outdoor education, aquatic skills, and self-reliability. The youth, along with their caregivers, enjoy 2 nights of camping experiences that may not be available otherwise through 4-H.
With events like Camp, there are always many hands working behind the scenes to ensure that things happen. Volunteer counselors and Staff go out of their way to rearrange Camp to prepare for our Campers, parents, and caregivers. Returning families are always willing to help new families find where they need to be and we are grateful of the outpouring of community support for our Camp! Thanks to the generous support of the Ohio 4-H Foundation, costs are kept to a minimum, and Campers are exposed to experiences including archery, music, crafts, nature, campfire, and horseback riding.
Click Here for Adaptive Adventures Camper Applications – Due June 1st
The Add/Drop/Change deadline is quickly approaching! 4-H members that completed their enrollment by April 1st are able to Add, Drop, or Change 4-H projects.
If you or anyone you know would like to add/drop/change projects you have until May 15th, 2024 to do so!
Please stop by the Extension Office to fill out the form. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
If you have any questions, call the office at (740) 962-4854.
It is that time to begin planning for Project Judging in 2024!
We are looking for some judge volunteers for our still projects this year!
If you know of anyone interested in judging our youths projects have them call the office (740) 962-4854 or email whisman.30@osu.edu!
Project Judging this year is July 17th!
ODA has changed their requirements for who is required to fill out DUNF forms for fair. In the past year we did not require feeder calves to fill out DUNF forms. This has now changed due to rule changes with the ODA.
This year Dairy Beef Feeders and Feeder Calves will be required to fill out DUNF forms!!
Due to a confustion with the calendar there is a change to the 4-H Camp dates for 2024. Please make note of the change.
Campers will arrive at camp Sunday, July 7, 2024 between 10-11 AM with an optional late arrival between 1-1:30 PM for those with a church or family commitment. Campers will leave on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 between 3:30-4:30 PM.
We apologize for the change.
Camp registration will be available by May 15th. 4-H members eligible will receive a postcard and there will be blog announcing the availability of registration packets. Due to the minimal number of camp counselor/CITS space will be limited. It is recommended that families register early and make a deposit. Deadline to register is June 7th or when spaces are filled.