The Youth Conservationist Program is Sponsored by the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Youth have the opportunity to receive a heritage wool breed ewe to raise, show, and breed. Information is attached and questions can be directed to Elaine Ashcraft at 740-622-1573 or tankewe_cr58@yahoo.com.

Dr. Forshey has indicated that there will be no Pullorum Testing Required for the Ohio Fairs in 2020. This is due to the continued low amount of antigen being produced (that is used to detect in blood draws)

Turkeys would not be required either for this testing.

The 4-H Advisory Committee raises money to support the 4-H program right here in Greene County.  They are hosting the Scentsy sale.  All money raised will be used to cover the cost to swim the week after fair at the Splash Bash.

The Scentsy sale has been extended through Jan. 20.  You can stop to pick up an order form or you can support the Greene County 4-H Advisory Committee by purchasing online at https://HomeScents18.Scentsy.us/party/11389312

Please make sure the top corner says “Greene County Ohio 4-H.”

Credit card, PayPal, and checks are all accepted.

Thank you for supporting Greene County 4-H!

Hello 4-H Volunteers!

If you:

• Are at least age 18 as of July 11, 2020;
• Have the week of July 10-15, 2020 available to spend on Kelleys Island;
• Are enthusiastic in working with teenage youth in a camp setting;
• Have previous experience as a 4-H camp counselor;
• Look forward to aquatic discovery and exploration in and around the waters of Lake Erie;
• Enjoy outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, kayaking, sailing, and other new adventures…

Then:

• Being a Camp Counselor at Sea Camp is a perfect fit for you!

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is held July 11-15 at Erie County 4-H Camp on Kelleys Island. Counselors will arrive on Friday, July 10 for training and must be available for the duration of camp.

For those of you unfamiliar with Kelleys Island, there is a ferry that travels to and from the island! Staff members will need to drive or arrange transportation to/from Lakeside Marblehead ferry dock.

Camp activities include: water and sun safety, aquatic science, water navigation skills, boating education, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, career exploration, teambuilding challenges, and so much more! Housing for all staff and campers is traditional cabins with bunks.

If you are interested in applying to be a counselor, please complete the following steps and send ALL documentation by April 1 to the Coshocton County OSU Extension Office (724 S. 7^th Street, Room 110, Coshocton, OH 43812) :

• Complete the application
• Sign Standards of Behavior
• Sign 4-H Camp Counselor Code of Conduct
• Have two references complete a referral for you

For individuals interested in serving as an adult staff member and/or instructor to Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, please visit: https://ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp and select the option that is most appropriate for your interest. “Volunteer Staff” include adults who are on-site for the duration of camp and serve as instructors and program support throughout the week. “Guest Instructors” are volunteers who would be at camp for teaching a particular topic for one or two days of camp programming.

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is under the direction of the following OSU Extension staff members:

Camp Director: Kayla Oberstadt, Ohio 4-H Program Manager

Assistant Camp Director: Jenny Strickler, Coshocton County 4-H Youth Development Educator

Assistant Camp Director: Ashley Hughey, Portage County 4-H Youth Development Educator

Any questions about overall camp information can be directed to Kayla (Oberstadt.1@osu.edu) or 614-292-3758. Point of contact for camp counselors is Jenny Strickler (strickler.60@osu.edu). Point of contact for guest instructors and adult staff is Ashley (Hughey.28@osu.edu).