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4-H STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave

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Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp presents….. Exploring STEM at Camp!

What: 4-H STEM Camp focuses on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in ways that are unique and fun. Youth will explore the outdoors and learn about the science of the world around them through interactive sessions. Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities with a STEM twist!

When:  June 10-12th, 2024

Who: Open to youth in grades 5-7th

Cost: $100

Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp (1362 Caves Rd. Jackson, OH 45640)

For registration, visit go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp!

4-H Night with the Detroit Tigers

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* Michigan 4-H has opened this up to Ohio 4-Hers!!

What is it: Join Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University Extension as we celebrate the spirit of growth, learning and community fostered by Michigan 4-H!

When and Where: April 28th at Comerica Park

Purchase: Michigan 4-H Day Ticket Link

Tickets purchased through the above link include:

  • A dual-branded 4-H and Detroit Tigers hat (Limited quantity!)
  • Exclusive pre-game on-field opportunity (Timing and logistics will be released to eligible participants within a month of the game date)
  • A portion of each ticket sale will be given back to Michigan 4-H

For more information or questions, contact Walker Cooper – Walker.Cooper@Tigers.com or directly at 313-471-7337!

Darke County Poultry Clinic

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Sponsored by the Darke County Junior Fair Poultry Committee

When: April 13th, 10 AM to 12 PM

Where: Ohio Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds

Who: Open to Junior Fair Poultry exhibitors from surrounding counties

What: This clinic is a great opportunity to expand knowledge of poultry projects and get prepared for upcoming fairs! Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the clinic (sponsored by Copper Farms). Clinic topics include:

  • Quality and Selection: hosted by Lewis Cunningham, 2024 Darke County Fancy Poultry Show Judge
  • Pidgeons: hosted by Jackson Hile
  • Biosecurity, Animal Ethics, and Proper Animal Care: hosted by Dr. Tim Barman, retired Cooper Farms veterinarian
  • Poultry Nutrition: hosted by Matt Aultman
  • Poultry Showmanship: hosted by Blake Addis, Darke County Junior Fair Board Poultry Representative

RSVP: RSVP by April 9th by contacting one of the following:

  • Dena Weubker: (937) 423-2369, dena.wuebker@vtigers.org
  • Cindy Mayo: (937) 417-2296, cmayo217@hotmail.com
  • Amy Addis: (937) 216-2107, amyjoaddis@centurylink.net

 

 

4-H Summer Assistant Posting!

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🍀We are currently looking for a 4-H Summer Assistant!🍀
We are looking for someone to work alongside the 4-H Youth Development Educator to support programming within the Shelby County 4-H Youth Development Program!
Please reach out to miller.11920@osu.edu with any questions!

New for 2024: Show Clothes Closet!

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The Shelby County Junior Fair Board is excited to introduce the Show Clothes Closet! Junior Fair families can spend a lot of money buying new show clothes and boots each year as their children grow each year. To help one another out, we are currently accepting donations to stock the Show Clothes Closet. Donations can be accepted at the Extension Office during our regular business hours (M-F 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM) or dropped off at any of the Quality Assurance programs!

Items Needed (gently used condition, no holes/tears):

  • Jeans (Boot cut preferred)
  • Button down shirts
  • Belts
  • White jackets & white pants
  • Boots

If you have any questions, please reach out miller.11920@osu.edu. Thank you!

Citizenship Washington Focus

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Learn 10 Facts About Washington, D.C.

What is it?: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth (ages 14-19) from across the country. Youth have the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their communities.

What will participants do?: Through sightseeing tours in Washington D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth will learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how they can apply the leadership and citizenship skills they have learned at CWF when they return home!

When?: Ohio 4-H gives participants can either participate in Week 1 (June 15-22) or Week 2 (June 20-27)

If interested in learning more about the CWF trip or attending the 2024 CWF trip, please email miller.11920@osu.edu!! The deadline for submitting names is March 15th!

Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agriculture Scholarship

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Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agriculture Scholarship

BACKGROUND

Vera Ginn established the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime contribution that her parents made to the agricultural community of Shelby County.  Mr. & Mr. C.H. Ginn were farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, and they operated a well-known feed grain and agriculture supply business in Sidney for many years.

ELIGIBILITY PER-REQUISITES

  1. Possess a definite goal of becoming established in farming or other agricultural related career.
  2. Planning to enter a post-secondary educational institution of higher learning in the fall of the year in which application is made.
  3. Current senior attending a Shelby County school:  Anna, Botkins, Fairlawn, Fort Loramie, Hardin-Houston, Jackson Center, Lehman, Russia, Sidney or Sidney Christian.
  4. Completed and submitted the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship by February 28 of the application year.

 

Click here for application and more information