Camp Registration Opens May 1st

Fairfield County 4-H Camp Registration opens May 1st! Registration is completed entirely online and spots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Camp is open to members in grade Kindergarten through 9th – based on the grade you are in right now. Read on to learn more about 4-H camp this summer.

What will we do at Camp?

Our camp counselors are hard at work making sure we’re going to have the best summer yet. Tar Hollow activities include swimming and boating at Pine Lake, nature, crafts, recreation, tye-dye, campfires, inspiration, and many other activities. Alley Park activities include archery, canoeing, crafts, games, songs, campfire, tye dye, and more!

 Camp Dates: 

  • Day Camp (Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8,9) – June 3-5 – Alley Park
  • Cloverbud Day Camp (grades K-2, Cloverbud Members) – June 7 – Alley Park
  • Junior Camp (Grades 3,4,5) – June 29-July 2– Tar Hollow
  • Senior Camp (Grades 6,7,8,9) – July 6-9– Tar Hollow
    • Camp grades are based on the current grade in school

 Registration Details:

  • Registrations will be completed online and are on a first-come-first-serve basis starting on May 1, 2024 through May 15, 2024. Families will have the option to join a waitlist if all spots fill up for the camp they want to attend.
    • Youth may attend more than one camp if space if available at each camp the camper would like to participate.
  • Registration can be found here: go.osu.edu/FCCamp
    • This link will take you directly to the registration starting on May 1st
  • Payment Info:
    • Payment by credit card will be available this year (online only).
    • If you will be paying by check or cash, please select appropriate payment type in the registration process and mail or drop off your payment (check or cash) to the OSUE office (OSU Extension, 831 College Ave., Suite D, Lancaster, OH 43130). Make checks payable to: OSU EXTENSION. There will be a $30.00 charge for all returned checks. Your registration will NOT be complete until payment is received.
    • Registration will be considered complete upon receipt of application and payment.
  • Once registration is complete and payment received, additional information will be provided electronically via email or can be printed upon request at the Fairfield County Extension Office including what to bring, necessary forms, and a map to camp.
  • NO REFUNDS once payment is processed. You are required to pay back the full price of camp 14 days after conclusion of camp if your child does not attend.
    • If a camper cannot attend camp due to a documented medical reason, he/she will forfeit his/her camp fee but will
      not owe the full price of camp.
    •  If a camper cannot attend camp for any other reason, you are required to pay back the full price of camp (the campership amount) 14 days after the conclusion of camp.

 

 Registering Multiple Campers?

  • Each camper must complete an online registration form.
  • Families with multiple children attending camp(s) who want to pay with a credit card can:
    • process payment with each registration, or
    • wait until the last registration is complete and finish the credit card processing after submitting registration on the last camper.
  • Please add all fees together and list ALL members names/camps in the description to ensure payment is applied correctly.
  • Have questions? Contact our office at 740-653-5419

 Friend Requests can be made during the registration process. We recognize the importance of sharing a camp experience with a friend. To request the same cabin as a friend, both campers must name each other in the registration process. A maximum of two campers can request to be together. This is the only opportunity to request a cabin assignment with your friend.

  • Please remember, there is no guarantee that the request can be honored, but we will do our best.
  • If you have questions or concerns, please contact Aubry Fowler, Camp Director, at Fowler.443@osu.edu.

 Bertha Wilson Trust will provide a 50% campership again this year, if registered by midnight on Wednesday, May 15th.

  • Members will only have to pay $50 for Day Camp, $100 for Senior or Junior Camp, and $25 for Cloverbud Camp.
  • Members are welcome to attend both Day Camp and Overnight at Tar Hollow if they wish and if spaces are available. However, they will only receive a campership for the Tar Hollow camp and will be required to pay the full amount ($100) to attend Day Camp. If you are interested in attending both camps, please email fairfield4h@osu.edu to receive more information about registration and payment options.
  • “Thank You” notes are expected from each child who receives a campership. Please send to: OSU Extension,
    ATTN: Bertha Wilson Camp Scholarship | 831 College Avenue, Suite D | Lancaster, Ohio 43130-1081

Attention 4-H/FFA Horse Exhibitors: Items due by June 1st

Reminder, the following forms are due for Primary AND Back-up horses on June 1st to the Extension Office.

  • Horse ID Form with 1 Photo
    • Photo Requirement: It should be a side photo of the horse that must show youth, horse’s face and any leg markings
  • Negative Coggins Test from your Veterinarian
  • Horse Housing Form ( if not housed at your address)
  • Horse Lease (if applicable)
  • Pony Form (if applicable)

The following items are also due per exhibitor by June 1st:

If you have questions, please visit: https://fairfield.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/pas-horse-show-information or contact Aubry Fowler at email: fowler.443@osu.edu or phone: 740-653-5419.

Lancaster Greenhouse Fundraiser – May 2-4, 2025

Come support the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee by shopping at the Lancaster Greenhouse and Nursery, May 2-4, 2025! Hours for this sale are Friday, May 2nd from 9am-7pm, Saturday, May 3 from 9am-6pm, and Sunday, May 4 from 11am-5pm.

Read on for More Details….

  • In Store Sales:
    • Distribute the coupon above to all family and friends. A whole page of coupons can be found here: Lancaster Greenhouse 05.2025
    • Group supporters will shop as a “normal customer” on the above dates listed.  If we happen to have any current in-store sales and promotions taking place, they will be able to take advantage of those just like a typical customer.
    • At time of checkout, customers will give a copy of the attached coupon to our cashier so we know they are associated with your group and 15% of their transaction will be donated back to your group (not the customer).
    • Absolutely no coupons can be distributed at the store location

 

This is a fundraising event for the 4-H Advisory Committee. The 4-H Advisory Committee supports county 4-H programming for all youth members and adult volunteers including, but not limited to: Awards and banquets, Trips and scholarships, Printing costs, Special programming costs, and more! Please share this post with family members and friends!

Dine to Donate – Buffalo Wild Wings on March 10

Stop out and plan to eat dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday, March 10 in Lancaster (1283 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster) from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. 10% of sales that bring the flyer will be donated to the Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders.

Please do not pass out flyers at the location as this can impact our fundraiser. Only dine in orders will count towards this fundraiser. A printable flyer can be found here: 2025.03.10 BW3

The Junior Leaders are a countywide teen leadership that focuses on 4-H community service, leadership, and more! Their big events include planning the Fairfield County 4-H Advisor’s Recognition, donating a county 4-H Scholarship, and the Bottle Cap Project!
Thank you for the support!

State Horse Communications Contest Results

Congratulations to the Fairfield County Team on placing in the State Horse Communications Contest held on March 1, 2025!

Senior Individual Presentation

2nd place – Hallie Nicodemus

7th place – Brianna Downey

8th place – Riley Cain

Junior Individual Presentation

1st place – Gracie Weber

2nd place- Brenna Neff

Junior Team Presentation

3rd place- Bella Champlin and Ruby Offenberger

Visit 7Brew on Feb 11 to Support the Junior Leaders!

The Fairfield County 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a monthly dine to donate fundraiser to raise funds for their countywide club.
February’s dine to donate will be a fundraiser at 7 Brew, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 5:30am-10pm at 1637 N Memorial Drive, Lancaster. The 4-H Program will receive a donation from every Large Drink ordered off the menu! (No NEED for a flyer or to mention the fundraiser – Just be sure to order a large drink)
The Junior Leaders are a countywide teen leadership group that focuses on 4-H community service, leadership, and more! Their big events include planning the Fairfield County 4-H Advisor Recognition, Countywide Cloverbud Events, and the Bottle Cap Bench Project!
Thank you for the support!

Junior Leaders Kickoff Meeting – Feb 3

Fairfield County ages 13 & up – Join us for the 1st Junior Leaders Meeting of the year!

We focus on community service, learning life skills, making new friends, and having fun!

Join us Monday, February 3rd at 6:30p.m. at the Ag Center (831 College Ave, Lancaster) as we kick off our year!

 

What is Junior Leadership Club?

A group of older 4-H youth from across the county. This club is designed for older youth BY older youth. Some of the activities we do throughout the county are: social outings, community service, fundraising, leadership opportunities, and assisting at county events.

When do they meet?

The Junior Leaders typically meet monthly on Mondays at 6:30 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.

Where are the meetings at?

Unless otherwise stated, we meet at the OSU Extension Office in Lancaster (831 College Ave.) also known as the Ag Center.

Who can join?

Anyone who is 13-18 years old and a current 4-H member of Fairfield County.

What do we do at the meetings?

Jr. Leaders discuss and plan what is going to happen each year in Fairfield County 4-H. Members of Junior Leaders work on different committees to come up with the plan of work each year. Our most recent projects include the Bottle Cap Bench Project, Easter Egg Hunt for Cloverbuds, &  Cloverbud Day at the Fair!

Publications Update – Effective 1/1/2025

Project books are available for purchase year-round at the Extension office. It is requested that clubs use the project book order form when ordering the entire club’s books for the year. Payment is required upon receipt of books. Volunteers, members, parents, and general public, however, may purchase 4-H publications at any time as needed. The cost for project books varies by project. Tax will be added on to all books paid with a personal check or not paid for by a club.