
Forestry and Wildlife Camp Registration Open!

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.
The Adams County 4-H Scholarship and Chad Downing Memorial Scholarship application is now available!
Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 gpa that have been enrolled in 4-H for at least four years, including the current and immediate past year. A completed application, current high school transcript including gpa, and a letter of reference from an Adams County 4-H volunteer that is not a relative are required to apply.
The number of 4-H scholarships vary each year depending on the success of the annual fundraiser and range from $500 – $1,000. Five Chad Downing Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500 and two $1,000 Burley Growers scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships are paid upon proof of completion of the first semester or quarter of post-secondary education or training following high school graduation. Adams County 4-H Scholarship deadline is Friday, February 28 by 4 p.m.
It may be cold outside, but we’re dreaming of summer days at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp! Teens ages 14 and up as of January 1, 2025 are encouraged to apply for this terrific career development opportunity. Camp counselors receive training, help plan and facilitate camp, work with other teens from across southern Ohio, and help make sure our campers have the best summer ever.
Ohio State college visit, Thursday, November 21! Open to high school students interested in touring OSU. Please register at go.osu.edu/24bustrip by November 8.
Trip includes meeting with College of Food, Agriculture, & Environmental Science admissions, touring Ag Campus, lunch at Ohio Union, tour of main campus highlights, talking with current OSU students from our area, and an OSU Bus Trip t-shirt. Teens will spend time with Dr. Lyda Garcia, meat science professor, as she talks with them about opportunities at the University and beyond.
Adams County teens will meet the OSU Bus at Pike County Fairgrounds.
This opportunity is funded through a grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation.
Contact Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu if you have questions. Space is limited so register soon!
Applications are now available for the Adams County Junior Fair Board!
Junior Fair Board is a group of teen leaders from various organizations that come together to help run the Adams County Junior Fair. This unique opportunity is a great way to practice decision making, build teamwork, and hone your public speaking skills. Members must be at least a freshman in high school and a member in good standing of a junior fair organization such as 4-H, FFA, Scouts, SkillsUSA, or FCCLA.
Applications are available at go.osu.edu/ACJFB and are due to the Extension office by September 1st for 4-H and At-Large seats. They can be mailed, emailed, or hand delivered but must include both the applicant and a parent or guardian’s signature. FFA, Scouts, SkillsUSA, and FCCLA members need to reach out to their advisors to inquire about how to be appointed to represent your organization.
Interviews for 4-H and At-Large positions will take place at The first meeting of the 2024-2025 Adams County Junior Fair Board will be held on Wednesday, October 2. Those selected to serve will be contacted with specific details about time and location.
If you have questions, please contact Kristy at watters.92@osu.edu.
The Ohio 4-H Conference will be held Saturday, March 9 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Registration costs $40, and is due Friday, February 9.
Link to Registration Form: reg form_0.pdf (ohio4h.org)
Print out, fill out, and turn into extension office!
The Ohio 4-H Conference is the largest gathering of teen and adult volunteers in the state! During the day volunteers will have the opportunity to attend five different sessions and three different workshops. These workshops and sessions will equip volunteers with new resources, group management strategies, activity ideas, and overall confidence. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to hear updates from the state departments and dive into various different project areas.
Link to Conference Booklet: 2024 O4HC Reg Book_1.pdf (ohio4h.org)
Make sure to look through the conference booklet before registering. You will need to select specific workshops and sessions to attend.
Need more to convince you?
Well after the conference the Ohio State Collegiate 4-H organization will be hosting a Plowboy Prom from 7-9:30 PM at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Cash entry of $5 due at door, dress code is 80s Disco. Be ready to boogie the night away!