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Teen Winter Retreat at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp!

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🌲 Teen Winter Retreat Registration is now LIVE! 🌲
Check out the flyer and informational letter at: https://go.osu.edu/TWRInfo
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp on February 7–8, 2026!
âś… Register online by February 4th: https://go.osu.edu/TeenWinterRetreat
âś… Complete your health form: https://go.osu.edu/CantersHealthForm
đź’˛ Cost: $40 (Pay online at https://go.osu.edu/GalliaExtensionPayment or bring your cash or check payment with you to camp)
Enjoy winter hikes, games, movies, outdoor fun, and time with 4-H friends from across southeastern Ohio!
📍 When: Sat, Feb. 7th (2–3 p.m. check-in) – Sun, Feb. 8th (10 a.m. checkout)
📍 Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, Jackson, OH
Don’t wait—space is limited!
Questions? Contact Erin Dailey at 740-688-5026 or dailey.108@osu.edu
**Register today and make memories that last a lifetime!

Adams County Junior Leaders is Back!

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🌟 Level Up Your Leadership! 🌟

Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders Meeting
đź“… Thursday, January 8
🕡 6:30 p.m.
đź“Ť Adams County Fairgrounds

Ready to kick off 2026 with energy and ideas? Join us for a fun and interactive meeting where YOU help shape the future of 4-H Junior Leaders in Adams County!

âś… Meet other teens who love 4-H
âś… Plan awesome events and activities
âś… Build leadership skills that make a difference

Parents—encourage your teens to come and be part of something BIG! Junior Leaders is all about leadership, community, and making 4-H even better.

Bring your ideas, your friends, and your enthusiasm—we can’t wait to see you!

Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders is open to any teen in grades 7-12 that is interested in developing stronger leadership skills and providing service to their community in a safe, welcoming environment. 4-H Junior Leaders will meet on the first Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds.

Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders is BACK!

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Are you ready to take your 4-H experience to the next level? The Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders is open to teens in grades 7-12 and is about FUN, FRIENDS, and LEADERSHIP! As a Junior Leader you’ll get the chance to:

  • Take part in awesome community service activities
  • Plan and lead events for other 4-Her’s
  • Be mentor and role model for younger members
  • Build skills in teamwork, communication, and leadership
  • Have fun with old friends and new

We are ready to jump start our JL year on October 18 at Fright at the Fairgrounds Haunted Barn in Jackson, Ohio. Teens will meet at 6 p.m. at the Adams County Extension Office to carpool to Jackson County Fairgrounds. Please bring $20 for the haunted barn. Pizza and pop will be provided. Please RSVP by calling the Extension Office at 937-544-2339 or emailing Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.

We’re going to have a frightfully good time!

Camp Life Registration is Open!

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Camp Life is here!
Join us November 15 & 16 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp for a weekend of life skills and camp fun. Teens will learn skills they’ll actually use – like sewing on a button, preparing a meal, basic car care and more – then kick back and relax with an Ohio State Buckeyes tailgate, dance, and campfire. A weekend of life skills + camp vibes = memories made.
Open to teens in grades 7 – 12. Register at go.osu.edu/CantersCampLife by November 1. $40 registration fee includes all meals, snacks, a t-shirt, and a life skills kit to take home.

Leadership Opportunities Available!

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Jim Rohn Quote: “Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.”

Leadership opportunities are available in the 4-H and Junior Fair Programs!

Youth opportunities:

Adams County Junior Fair Board applications are due Tuesday, September 2! Applicants must be a member in good standing of a junior fair organization (4-H, FFA, Scouts, FCCLA, or SkillsUSA) and at least a freshman in high school. Fair board members should be goal oriented, team players, and interested in giving back to the community.
Applications can be submitted at go.osu.edu/adamsJFB or paper applications can be found at adams.osu.edu or the Extension office.

Adams County Advisory Committee youth must be active, project-age members of the 4-H program. Up to four youth members will be appointed to serve a one-year term. Youth members may reapply each year. Interested youth may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamsac before September 30.

Small Animal Committee youth must be an active 4-H member ages 13 & up. Up to four youth members will be appointed to serve a one-year term. Youth members may reapply each year. Apply online at go.osu.edu/adamssacapp by September 30.

 

Adult opportunities:
The Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee helps direct the work of the county 4-H program. They assist in planning countywide events like Kids College, Officer Training, Volunteer Conference, Skillathon, and more. Advisory Committee members meet monthly and provide support and guidance for the 4-H Extension staff. Applicants must be  screened, trained 4-H volunteers in the current year. Interested volunteers may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamsac before September 30.

The Adams County 4-H Small Animal Committee gives guidance to the rabbit and poultry projects. Adult members serve a three year term. They meet regularly and oversee the Revolution of Rabbit program, poultry orders, clinics, and assist with skillathon and fair. Applicants must be screened, trained 4-H volunteers and may apply online at go.osu.edu/adamssacapp before September 30.

If you have questions about any of these leadership opportunities, please contact the Extension office at 937-544-2339 or Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.

Adams County Fair Royalty Applications Available

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Adams County Junior Fair is calling on all member ages 16-18 to apply for the Adams County Junior Fair Queen & King Contest. Individuals interested must be an active member of a Junior Fair Organization such as: 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Scouts, or SkillsUSA. Applications are available on the website (adams.osu.edu) or by visiting the Extension Office.

Applicants will participate in an interview on June 18. After the interview participates will be called back to participate in a public onstage event. Following the onstage interview, the top five candidates for Queen and King will be announced in no particular order. These candidates will ride in the 4th of July parade. On Sunday, July 6 during Fair opening ceremonies the top 5 candidates for Queen & King will participate in an onstage interview and the King and Queen will be crowned.

Royalty serve as role models to younger members and representatives of the Adams County Fair during shows, events, and at other fairs across the state.

If you are interested in running for Queen or King applications are due to the Extension office June 1 at 4 p.m.  If you have questions, please contact Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.

Forestry and Wildlife Camp Registration Open!

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The Forestry Wildlife Camp is open to campers in grades 7-11. Registration for camp is due April 1. Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more! Registration can be found online at http://go.osu.edu/ForestryWLCamp25
They will also need experienced camp counselors to assist at this camp. Counselor fees will be covered with our Ohio 4-H Foundation grant funds. The link for camp counselors to apply is http://go.osu.edu/25forestrycampcounselorapplication . Those are due March 21.

Ohio 4-H Conference Registration Due Friday!

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The 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 8! 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) are invited to join us for a day of education and connection as we learn how to make the best better for Ohio 4-H programs.
To register, please send your session choices to rowe.316@osu.edu no later than noon on Friday, February 7.
The Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee budgets funds each year to help offset the cost of attending the Ohio 4-H Conference. First preference is given to teens who register and the remaining funds are divided equally between registered volunteers. Carpooling available!

Mentors Needed for Afterschool Programs

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We are looking for adults and older teens to mentor youth in grades 4-6 at our afterschool STEM program beginning in February 2025. North Adams Elementary will meet on Tuesdays and West Union Elementary will meet on Thursdays, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. February through May. Mentors will be paired with 2 to 3 youth to assist with activities led by OSU Extension staff.

Adults are required to complete a BCI background check if not a current 4-H Volunteer. Training and resources provided!

Teens – Community service hours available for BETA or National Honor Society members!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Extension office at watters.92@osu.edu or 937-544-2339.