LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON PRACTICE will be held on the following dates in the 4-H Hall. Members can review information using hands on learning kits. We ask that any member under the age of 16 be accompanied by a parent/guardian or club advisor. Below are the dates and times of the Skill-a-thon practice sessions.
Date/Time/Location
June 6, 6pm-8pm
June 15, 6pm-8pm
June 20, 1pm-5pm
June 29, 1pm-5pm
In an effort to honor the volunteerism of Jerry Krebs and to recognize the youth of Clermont County, the Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee has put forth the Jerry Krebs Honorary Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist high school seniors, and/or first year graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in any field. This scholarship is open to Clermont County, Ohio 4-H members. This is a nonrenewable scholarship awarded in the amount of $500.
Completed applications must be postmarked by June 9, 2023
For the Application and Guidelines for the Jerry Krebs Honorary Scholarship please click the link:
Jerry Krebs Scholarship_2023_Application and Guidelines
Ruff’N Stuff 4-Hers is sponsoring a Rabbit Costume Contest! Join the fun by entering your rabbit(s)!
Creative costumes and themed human/rabbit costumes are encouraged. Contest and awards will take place on Friday, July 28th at 4:00pm!
CONTEST DETAILS
➢ No registration this year. Please arrive at the Rabbit Barn at 4 pm. Leave your rabbit in it’s cage until your age category is called up. We will give you time to dress your rabbit.
➢ Only Clermont County barn registered rabbits are eligible for the costume contest.
➢ Costumes must be safe and comfortable for the rabbits.
➢ The first 50 entrants will receive a participation ribbon.
➢ First place winners will receive a trophy. One winner in each category. Categories based on human’s age.
▪ Category #1 | 9 and under
▪ Category #2 | 10 and 11
▪ Category #3 | 12-14
▪ Category #4 | 15-18
▪ Category #5 | Adult
➢ Judges will be looking for 3 criteria: Originality, Creativity, and Pizazz!
➢ Winners will be announced as soon as the contest is complete.
➢ Judge’s decisions will be final.
2023 Rabbit Costume Contest Flyer
Contact Brenda Bayne with questions bjbayne@fuse.net.
The following project clinics will be offered on Saturday April 29, 10 am.-noon. Check in will be in the 4-H Hall. Project clinics are designed to help members complete their projects and prepare for judging.
There will be a $5 fee for all sessions.
Please rsvp by April 26th to mahon.70@osu.edu
We hope to see you there!
The Equine Club and longtime 4-H volunteer, Jerry Krebs were recognized at Ohio 4-H Conference this past weekend.
The Equine Club was one of 3 clubs statewide to receive the Ohio 4-H Community Service Award. Their work organizing hot meals, showers and nonperishable food distribution to families affected by the 2022 Goshen tornadoes did not go unnoticed.
Longtime Clermont County volunteer, Jerry Krebs was awarded the Meritorious Service Award. This award recognizes adult 4-H volunteers for long-term meritorious service. Jerry’s 54 years of hard work and dedication to the Clermont County 4-H Program made him the perfect honoree.
The Ohio 4-H Conference is the largest gathering of 4-H volunteers in the United States. Over 1,000 4-H volunteers and teens from across Ohio’s 88 counties participate each year. This year’s attendees had the opportunity to receive training in more than 120 different areas of interest such as career exploration, risk management, leadership, animal sciences, health and wellness, culinary arts and more.
These individuals dedicated their time, energy and passions to Making the Best Better. We are proud to have them as part of Clermont County 4-H!
Mark your calendars for the Clermont County Rabbit Fun Show: Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, in the 4-H Hall, located on the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Registration will begin at 12:00pm and the Show at 1 :00pm. Trophies & Ribbons will be awarded.
Rabbit Show $1/entry
Showmanship $1/child
Get your rabbit tattooed!!
Bogan’s Cage and Supply will be set up!
Any Questions please call Bonnie Bogart at 513-734-1233.
It’s time to start a new 4-H year! Below is a list of volunteer training options along with the registration links. All returning volunteers are required to attend ONE training in order to remain active. Both the in-person and live virtual training options satisfy the training requirement. Registration is due by Monday, February 13, unless stated otherwise.
Training Options for Returning 4-H Volunteers
Training Options for New 4-H Volunteers
We are now accepting 4-H Camp Counselor Applications!
Youth from Clermont and Hamilton Counties, ages 15-18 (as of January 1) are eligible to apply.
Camp will be held June 14-17, at 4-H Camp Graham, located in Clarksville, Ohio.
Click the link below for more details and to access the application. Applications are due by 11:59p.m. on Sunday, January 22.
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, during The Ohio State University Extension’s Annual Conference, Margaret Jenkins was awarded the Marilyn R. Spiegel Excellence in Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Award.
Since joining Extension in 2006, Jenkins has done educational programming that has reached over 15,000 youth and adults in group settings and one-on-one coaching. Jenkins has worked tirelessly to develop, update, and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of a variety of audiences throughout the county.
In addition to her role as an FCS educator, Jenkins provides excellence leadership in a variety of roles. She has been chosen to lead as president of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences- Ohio Chapter, treasurer of the National Extension Dining with Diabetes Working Group, and faculty chair of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She also serves on a variety of volunteer boards and organizations throughout Clermont County.
Jenkins has proved throughout her many years as a part of Ohio State University Extension to be a true leader, and valuable collaborator in our Extension Office. Her work embodies all five Extension Keys of trust, inclusion, care, adaptability, and efficiency.
Congratulations Margaret, we are blessed to have you in our county!
4-H enrollment season is here! Registration for the Clermont County 4-H program is due by March 15.
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun through experiential learning. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop skills, become leaders and assist in shaping their communities.
4-H gives youth a chance to pursue their own interests – from photography to computers to cake decorating, from building rockets to raising sheep. 4-Hers go places – to camp, to fairs, to state and national conferences and competitions. They learn to be leaders and active citizens.
Clermont County has nearly forty 4-H clubs, specializing in home economics, leadership, shooting sports and animal science. Through individual and group projects, 4-H instills integrity, service, leadership and personal growth in youth. To view a list of projects and resources, please visit ohio4h.org/familyguide.
To be a 4-H member, a child must be age 8 and in the third grade. Youth ages 8-18 (age as of January 1 of the current year) are eligible to participate in 4-H. For younger children (age 5 and in Kindergarten), Clermont County offers a program called 4-H Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds participate in non-competitive activities exploring a variety of fun, hands on interest areas. Accommodations can be made for youth with disabilities through our Winning 4-H Plan.
New Families will need to create a new profile following the instructions below.
New Member Enrollment Help Video
Step-by-Step Instruction Guide for New Members
If you are looking for a new project or still trying to decide what to take, check out the “What’s your 4-H?” Quiz!
To learn more about 4-H or to find a club in your area and advisor contact information, please visit our website, or contact the extension office at 513-732-7070.