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LAST CALL: Speaking Event Contest Sign-ups due June 1st

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Speak out and get involved! Improve your public speaking skills. The Fairfield County Speaking Event will be Thursday, June 8th, 2023 starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Ag Center. Any 4-H or Cloverbud member can participate. The following events will take place:

  • Individual and Team Demonstrations
  • 4-H Creed Speaking Event
  • 4-H Pledge Speaking Event (Cloverbuds Only)

Earn a chance to also participate in the Ohio State Fair with the Demonstration events!

Registration is due June 1st by calling the Extension Office at 740-653-5419. For questions, contact Leslie Cooksey at cooksey.25@osu.edu.

To review Ohio 4-H Demonstration Contest information and rules, click here.

 

Save the Date: Hog/Sheep/Goat/Dairy Feeder Tagging is July 8th

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The Junior Fair possession date for market/MQP hogs, market/MQP lambs, market goats, and dairy feeders is the second Saturday of July (Saturday, July 8th). This is also the date that tagging will take place for these species. Weigh-ins will take place for MQP barrows and MQP lambs. Taggings/weigh-ins will take place that morning. More information will be shared soon.

College Youth Opportunity: Work at the Ohio State Fair (and get paid!)

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Please share this information with your college age youth.  They are still looking for a couple more individuals to hire as 4-H Educational Assistants for the 2023 Ohio State Fair.

The 2023 Ohio State Fair is just 64 days away! In the past years, hundreds of thousands of our closest friends gathered to make memories and enjoy their fair favorites – food, the butter cow, a visit with Smokey Bear, a performance by the All-Ohio State Fair Band or choir, or a run in the show ring. The 2023 Ohio State Fair will be back in full swing including state level 4-H project judging.

Ohio 4-H is currently accepting applications for Educational Assistants for the 2023 Ohio State Fair. This is a paid position. The first day of work would be around July 24 and ending on August 7.  Applicants must be available to work the entire run of the state fair.

All applications MUST also be completed on-line in Workday.

Non-OSU students: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/XMLNAME-4-H-Educational-Student-Assistant_R44517-1

OSU students: https://www.myworkday.com/osu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$154254.htmld

 

Please share this information with those that you think might have an interest. Thanks

2023 Ohio 4-H Scholarship Winners from Fairfield County

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Congrats to these 5 Fairfield County 4-H Alumni who will be receiving an Ohio 4-H Scholarship this year! Over $75,000 was awarded this year through Ohio 4-H Scholarships. Ohio 4-H Scholarship applications for 2024 will be due February 15th, 2024 (online). For more information, click here. Many Ohio 4-H Scholarships are not just for incoming freshmen…. so be sure to check it out!

Bottle Cap Weigh In – Sunday, May 21

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The Junior Leaders will be continuing with their Bottle Cap Project for 2023 and need your help collecting plastic caps to turn into benches. Work within your club to collect clean plastic bottle caps and lids. All plastic lids are accepted including cleaned out k-cups, no plastic with metal parts or paper linings please!

The next weight in will be May 21 from 11am-1pm in the #4 Beef Barn.

The club who collects the most caps by weight will receive a cash prize for your club to use for end of the year activities. If your club would like to fundraise to purchase a bench for your club, contact Aubry (Fowler.443@osu.edu) for more details about this optional opportunity.

Youth Opportunity: Ohio Military Kids Summer Camps and Fall Family Camps

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Ohio Military Kids SUMMER Camps: Our Ohio Military Kids Camps for this summer are opening in April! Feel free to advertise as ANY military connected youth may attend these camps.

Teen Kelleys Island Camp: A 5-day and 4-night adventure on Kelleys Island. Activities include sailing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, volleyball, soccer, archery, lined dances, crafts, campfire, and more!

Dates: Sunday, July 30 to Thursday, August 3

Location: Kelleys Island

Age: 12 – 15 years of age by the time of camp

Cost: $125 per youth

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

 

Youth Kelleys Island Camp: A 5-day and 4-night adventure on Kelleys Island. Activities include sailing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, volleyball, soccer, archery, lined dances, crafts, campfire, and more!

Dates: Sunday, August 6 to Thursday, August 10

Location: Kelleys Island

Age: 9 – 11 years of age by the time of camp

Cost: $125 per youth

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

 

Registration and our other events can be found at https://go.osu.edu/OMKEvents. Attached is our 2023 OMK Event Guide as well.

 

Ohio Military Kids FALL FAMILY CAMPS: Our Ohio Military Kids Family Camps for this fall are ! Feel free to advertise as ANY military connected families may attend these camps.

Northeastern Ohio Family Camp: Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. Nestled between a hollow and historical orchards, this camp has a beautiful lodge, cabins, a lake, and a wooded campfire area available for camp use. Hiking trails and canoeing may be available.

Dates: Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27

Location: Northeastern Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023

 

Northern Ohio Family Camp: Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. This camp is located in a unique island setting, has cabins, a sand beach, craft hall, recreation hall, and campfire areas. This small island location offers historic parks, a scenic ferry ride, and a beautiful coastline.

Dates: Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10

Location: Northern Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023

 

Central Ohio Family Camp: Join us for a fun-filled Troop & Family Camp this fall! Any military family is eligible to participate. This camp has more than 500 acres to explore, high & low ropes courses, cabins, climbing, ziplining, and recreational areas. Activities may include creeking, tie-dye, leather crafts, and more!

Dates: Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24

Location: Central Ohio

Cost: $125 for 4, $10 per person after

Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2023