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4-H Cloverbud Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, March 16th!

The Fairfield County Junior Leaders invite Cloverbuds and their family members under the age of 8 to attend the JAS’s Easter EggExtravaganza. This will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (with the Egg Hunt happening at 2:00pm). This FREE event will be held at the Ag Center/Extension Office (831 College Ave, Lancaster). Join us for crafts, animals, games, and an egg hunt. This event is being held in memory of Cloverbud Advisor, Jane Sharp.

 

Poultry Exhibitor Opportunity: Darke County Poultry Clinic is April 13th

Please share with any poultry exhibitors!

Attention Junior Fair Poultry Exhibitors make plans to attend the Darke County Poultry Clinic on April 13th at Ohio Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds. This event runs from at 10:00am to Noon and is sponsored by Darke County Junior Fair Poultry Committee. A free lunch will be served at the conclusion of the clinic sponsored by Cooper Farms.

The poultry clinic will focus on nutrition, animal care, animal health, processing, showmanship, fair selection and biosecurity.

  • Lew Cunningham the 2024 Darke County Poultry Judge for the Fancy Show will focus on quality and selection.
  • Jackson Hile will be speaking about Pigeons.
  • Dr. Tim Barman, retired Cooper Farm Vet, will speak about biosecurity, animal ethics and proper care animal.
  • Matt Aultman will be speaking on poultry nutrition.
  • Poultry showmanship will also be demonstrated by Blake Addis, Darke County Jr Fair board Poultry Representative.

This clinic and great opportunity to expand knowledge of your poultry projects and get prepared for upcoming fairs! The program will also feature door prizes. Please RSVP by April 9th by calling Dena Wuebker at 937-423-2369,  Cindy Mayo at 937-417-2296 or Amy Addis 937-216-2107  or email Dena at dena.wuebker@vtigers.org , Cindy Mayo at cmayo217@hotmail.com or Amy Addis at amyjoaddis@centurylink.net.

Youth Opportunity: Sew Ohio is April 27th

Join us at the Ohio 4-H Center for a sewing conference on April 27, 2024 for 4-Hers to help improve their clothing and textile skills. The goal is for the 4-Hers to learn from sewing experts. No matter what your level of sewing please feel free to join us. Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center is located at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43210.

Sew Ohio Flyer

Sew Ohio Registration Form

 

Teen Opportunity: Ohio 4-H Leadership Development Retreat

OHIO 4-H LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RETREAT (hosted by the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council)

When: April 12-13, 2024 (Friday early evening through Saturday afternoon – Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch provided)

Where: 4-H Camp Palmer

Who: 4-H youth ages 13-18 interested in strengthening existing leadership skills

*Great opportunity for Camp Counselor training hours, JFB members, club officers, etc. – ~5 hours of counselor training available

Cost: $40 (covers overnight stay at camp plus 3 meals and a 4-H SWAG item)

*Sponsored by the Sauder 4-H Career Development Fund!

What: Teens will participate in interactive and engaging activities related to leadership skills, teambuilding strategies, conflict management, and other life, career, and college readiness skills.

 

Registration opens March 1 and is due April 1 at www.go.osu.edu/tlcleadershipretreat.

Counselor Opportunity: Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Camps

Are you looking for a fun summer activity? Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior and Senior Camp will be here before you know it and we need Camp Counselor’s! Please consider applying to be a camp counselor for the Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Camps. These camps provide counselors with a great learning experience and we have tons of fun! Junior Camp Counselors are open for teens with a 4-H age of 14-18. Senior Camp Counselors are open for teens and young adults with a 4-H age of 15-20. Counselor’s will enjoy camp for FREE thanks to a grant from the Division of Wildlife. This teen leadership opportunity will allow the camp counselor’s to provide cabin management, supervise campers, serve in a leadership role throughout camp, lead songs, games and activities, participate in camp activities and so much more! Registration is open now and due May 1. Here is the link to apply: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bduayVmIkkCmJXE

Camp Counselor Opportunity: Sea Camp at Kelleys Island

Ohio 4-H Sea Camp returns for 2024 and we are in need to fill our roster of counselors and adult staff! Position descriptions are available online at go.osu.edu/seacamp for adult camp staff and guest instructors, while the camp counselor description can be found in the application survey specific to camp counselors. Please share as you see fit!

Applications Available for Sea Camp Staff and Counselors!

What: Ohio 4-H Sea Camp Staff and Counselor Recruitment

Who: 4-H members or adults ages 18+ at the time of July 19, 2024

When: Applications are available now and due by April 15! Camp is July 19-23, 2024 with staff and counselors arriving on July 18 at Kelleys Island for required training.

Website: go.osu.edu/seacamp

Applications available: Cabin Counselor, Adult Camp Staff, Guest Instructor

If you are interested in contributing to Sea Camp this year, please complete either the Counselor Application (to be a cabin counselor) or Staff Application (to be adult staff or instructor). Links are below.

If you are interested in being a counselor, please complete the counselor application and send the reference form link to be completed by two references (not immediate family). If you are interested in being a staff member/instructor, please complete the staff application. Applications and references are due by April 15.

Solar Eclipse Resources

It’s not too early to get excited about the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! Even if you are not in the path of the total solar eclipse, you will see the moon’s shadow cover at least 90% of the sun! Our 4-H professionals have worked together with Dr. Wayne Schlingman, Director of Arne Slettebak Planetarium at The Ohio State University main campus, to create teaching tools to help everyone in Ohio understand and enjoy the event. Check out our resources at ohio4h.org/solareclipse. There are several activities to do both before and during the solar eclipse!