Child Development and Family Life
Scheduling for 4-H Summer Judging is OPEN!
We hope that you are busy working on your 4-H projects this summer. Here are a few important updates to be aware of:
- All Summer Judged Projects will be judged on the following days:
- Monday, July 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (by appointment).
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- Food & Nutrition NEW FOR 2024-NO FOOD IS BROUGHT TO JUDGING
- Genealogy
- Home/Money
- Creative/Fine Arts (including Cake Decorating)
- Healthy Living
- Collecting
- ALL Self-Determined Projects
- Clothing
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- Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (by appointment).
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- Animal Science
- Robotics
- Communications/Leadership/Citizenship
- STEM
- Nature/Gardening
- Woodworking
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If you cannot attend judging during this week, you can:
- Attend Late Judging on Monday, July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling 740-653-5419 to schedule an appointment. Participation in Late Judging receives a grade only and is not eligible for county awards or state fair consideration.
- Advisor Completion – Talk to your club advisor as they can work with you to review your project for completion only. No grades or awards will be given with this option.
- Please review the 4-H Member Handbook as you complete your project(s) and prepare for judging.
- Youth enrolled in the Tractor Maintenance Club or Shooting Sports Club do not need to complete summer judging if they met all completion requirements at the club level for Small Engine/Tractor Projects and or 700 level Shooting Sports disciplines (Shotgun, Rifle, Archery). However, if they wish to qualify for the Ohio State Fair for any of these projects, they must attend summer judging for each project.
- Youth enrolled in Cake Decorating projects have the option for summer judging completion or county fair completion. If youth wish to qualify for the Ohio State Fair, they must complete summer judging. All Pies, Candies and Pastries are judged at fair only.
- NEW FOR 2024! Youth enrolled in Gardening and Crop projects must complete summer judging. Project books should be up to date and as complete as possible regardless of timing of harvest.
- Food and Nutrition Project Members should also review their project book inserts. These were tucked inside your project book if books were purchased at the Fairfield County Extension Office. If needed, you can download these here: Food Project Insert packet.
- Clothing Project Members should also review their project book inserts. These were tucked inside your project book if books were purchased at the Fairfield County Extension Office. If needed, you can download these here: Style Revue Card and Clothing Project Insert packet.
- Clothing Project Members plan to attend the Style Revue at Liberty Union High School, July 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. This is a required part of judging to be eligible for county awards and State Fair participation. A practice session will be available on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 6:30-7:00 p.m. at Liberty Union High School.
- Scheduling is now open!
- We ask that you schedule an appointment that works best for you by using this link: http://go.osu.edu/fcsummerjudging
- Scheduling will be open through MIDNIGHT, Thursday, July 11th.
- If you have more than one project, please be sure to schedule an appointment for EACH PROJECT and allow time between appointments to complete each interview.
Please contact the Extension Office if you have additional questions about project judging! We can’t wait to see you!
Save the Dates: 2024 Summer Judging will be July 15 & 16
NEW for 2024, we will be having summer project judging on TWO days. The judging schedule will be as follows and project judging will take place at the Ed Sands Building at the Fairgrounds.
Monday, July 15, 2024
- Food and Nutrition Projects
- Creative Arts Projects
- Family & Consumer Sciences Miscellaneous Projects
- ALL Self-Determined Projects
- Clothing/Sewing Projects
- Details are still being worked out for the Style Revue.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Leadership
- Communications
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
4-H Summer Judging – Please schedule a judging appointment!
Hello 4-H Members! We hope that you are busy working on your 4-H projects this summer. Here are a few important updates to be aware of:
- All Summer Judged Projects will be judged on the following days:
- Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (by appointment).
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- Food & Nutrition
- Genealogy
- Home/Money
- Creative Arts
- Collecting
- ALL Self-Determined Projects
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- Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (by appointment).
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- Animal Science
- Robotics
- Communications/Leadership/Citizenship
- STEM
- Nature/Gardening
- Woodworking
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- Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (by appointment).
- Clothing
- Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (by appointment).
If you cannot attend judging during this week, you can:
- Attend Late Judging on Tuesday, July 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling 740-653-5419 to schedule an appointment. Participation in Late Judging receives a grade only and is not eligible for county awards or state fair consideration.
- Advisor Completion – Talk to your club advisor as they can work with you to review your project for completion only. No grades or awards will be given with this option.
Please review the 4-H Member Handbook as you complete your project(s) and prepare for judging.
Youth enrolled in the Tractor Maintenance Club or Shooting Sports Club do not need to complete summer judging if they met all completion requirements at the club level for Small Engine/Tractor Projects and or 700 level Shooting Sports disciplines (Shotgun, Rifle, Archery). However, if they wish to qualify for the Ohio State Fair for any of these projects, they must attend summer judging for each project.
Youth enrolled in Cake Decorating and gardening projects have the option for summer judging completion or county fair completion. If youth wish to qualify for the Ohio State Fair, they must complete summer judging.
Food and Nutrition Project Members should also review their project book inserts. These were tucked inside your project book if books were purchased at the Fairfield County Extension Office. If needed, you can download these here: Food Project Insert packet.
Clothing Project Members should also review their project book inserts. These were tucked inside your project book if books were purchased at the Fairfield County Extension Office. If needed, you can download these here: Style Revue Card and Clothing Project Insert packet.
- Clothing Project Members plan to attend the Style Revue at Liberty Union High School, July 13, 7:00 p.m. This is a required part of judging to be eligible for county awards and State Fair participation. A practice session will be available on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Union High School.
Scheduling is now open!
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- We ask that you schedule an appointment that works best for you by using this link: http://go.osu.edu/fcsummerjudging
- Scheduling will be open through MIDNIGHT, Sunday, July 9th.
- If you have more than one project, please be sure to schedule an appointment for EACH PROJECT and allow time between appointments to complete each interview.
Please contact the Extension Office if you have additional questions about project judging! We can’t wait to see you!
Save the Dates: 2023 Summer Judging will be July 11-13
Continuing for 2023, we will be having summer project judging on 3 days. The judging schedule will be as follows and project judging will take place at the Ed Sands Building at the Fairgrounds. Additionally, one change for 2023 is that ALL Self-Determined Projects will be judged on the same day
Tuesday, July, 11, 2023
- Food and Nutrition Projects
- Creative Arts Projects
- Family & Consumer Sciences Miscellaneous Projects
- ALL Self-Determined Projects
Wednesday, July, 12, 2023
- Leadership
- Communications
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
Thursday, July 13, 2023
- Clothing/Sewing Projects
- Style Revue to take place that evening at 7:00 p.m. (location TBD)
Congrats to Ohio State Fair Project Winners (non-livestock)
The non-livestock results from the 2022 Ohio State Fair are posted online. Click here to see a complete list.
Clothing:
Rian Raver, Sundresses and Jumpers, Outstanding of the Day
Saige Howard, Sew for Others – Junior, Outstanding of the Day
Hannah Brown, Dress Up Daywear, Clock Trophy Winner
Julia Ribo, Sew Fun – Senior, Outstanding of the Day
Mary Cate Kitsmiller, Clothes for High School and College, Outstanding of the Day
Scarlett R. Sims, Designed By Me, Outstanding of the Day
Rachel Sponseller, Ready, Set, Sew Active, Outstanding of the Day
Creative Arts:
Isabella Byrd, Get Started in Art – Senior, Outstanding of the Day
Jaela Kim, Seeing Through Graphic Design, Outstanding of the Day
Creative Arts – Cake Decorating:
Alexis Kline, Cake Decorating Advanced – Junior, Clock Trophy Winner
Communications:
Gracie Weber, Demonstration – Junior, Outstanding of the Day
Companion Animals:
Hannah Jones, You & Your Dog Interview (Ages 8-10), Outstanding of the Day
Gracie Weber, Reptiles & Amphibians (Age 8+), Honorable Mention
Engineering Excitement:
Kendall Wild, Science Fun with Electricity, Outstanding of the Day
Family Life:
Megan Maloney, Babysitting, Outstanding of the Day
Food and Nutrition:
Charlotte Werner, Yeast Breads on The Rise, Outstanding of the Day
Julia Luallen, Kitchen Boss, Outstanding of the Day
Cece Woods, Sports Nutrition – Senior, Outstanding of the Day
Health:
Max Sims, Staying Healthy-Junior, Clock Trophy Winner
Matthew Taylor, First Aid in Action-Junior, Outstanding of the Day
Home Decorating:
Sophia Preston, Makeover My Space-Junior, Clock Trophy Winner
Leadership:
Kate Johnson, Club Leadership, Clock Trophy Winner
Grace Terflinger, Leadership Self-Determined (Camp Counseling), Outstanding of the Day
Photography:
Daisy D’Amico, Controlling the Image – Level 2, Outstanding of the Day
STEM:
Gracie Weber, From Airedales to Zebras – Vet Science I, Outstanding of the Day
Shooting Sports:
Alayna Leppert, Shooting Sports-Archery, Junior, Outstanding of the Day
Brendan Logsdon, Shooting Sports-Archery, Senior, Outstanding of the Day
Natural Resources:
Josiah Edwards, Beekeeping – Junior, Clock Trophy Winner
Gracie Weber, Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing, Outstanding of the Day
Lucille Fish, Explore the Outdoors, Outstanding of the Day
Julia Ribo, Grow Your Own Vegetables, Clock Trophy Winner
Workforce Prep:
Brin-Leigh Hoisington, Workforce Prep – Junior, Clock Trophy Winner
Summer Judging Results and Photos
Congrats to all 4-Hers, parents, and advisors! Summer Judging week has been wonderful as we get to see all of the hard work come together in our project interviews. Results for summer projects will be posted at this link and all results will be posted by the of the day on Friday, July 16th: go.osu.edu/fcsummerjudgingresults
Additionally, photos from summer judging have been posted on our Ohio State – Fairfield County 4-H Facebook Page. Direct links are as follows:
4-H Summer Judging for Creative Arts, Family & Consumer Science Misc. Projects: Tuesday, July 12th
Hello 4-H Members enrolled in CREATIVE ARTS AND FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE MISC. Projects!
We hope that you are busy working on your 4-H projects this summer. Here are a few important updates to be aware of:
- All Creative Arts (including Self-Determined Creative Arts) and Family & Consumer Science Misc. Projects will be judged on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (by appointment, see scheduling info below).
- If you cannot attend this judging day, you can:
- Attend Late Judging on Tuesday, July 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by calling 740-653-5419 to schedule an appointment. Participation in Late Judging receives a grade only, and is not eligible for county awards or state fair consideration.
- Advisor Completion – Talk to your club advisor as they can work with you to review your project for completion only. No grades or awards will be given with this option.
- There will be no early judging.
- If you cannot attend this judging day, you can:
- Scheduling is now open for summer judging!
- We ask that you schedule an appointment that works best for you by using this link: go.osu.edu/fcsummerjudging
- Scheduling will be open through MIDNIGHT, Sunday, July 10th.
- If you have more than one project judged on this day, please be sure to schedule an appointment for EACH PROJECT. Also, please allow time between appointments to complete each interview.
- Please review the 4-H Member Handbook and 4-H Project Member Guidelines as you complete your project(s) and prepare for judging.
- If you are taking a Cake Decorating Project – you have the option to complete judging in July OR at the Fairfield County Fair. Only those members participating in July project judging will be considered for the Ohio State Fair.
- If you are taking a Writing Project – writing entries are due to the OSU Extension Office by July 1st.
Please contact the Extension Office if you have additional questions about project judging! We can’t wait to see you in less than one month!
Summer Judging Project Interviews – Scheduling opens next week!
Summer project interviews will be coming soon! Dates for projects are correctly listed in the 4-H Member Handbook. Please note that there are errors on correct dates in the 4-H Project Guidelines for Self-Determined Projects. Again, pay attention to dates in the 4-H Member Handbook.
We will be scheduling interviews by appointment. The summer project judging sign up link will be sent to all youth enrolled in these respective projects via 4-HOnline next week. The email will say from 4-HOnline, so please be on the lookout – some email systems don’t like 4-HOnline.
Please contact Stacy Hicks at 740-653-5419 if you have questions about summer judging sign ups!
Projects to be judged on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (see page 11 of the 4-H Member Handbook):
- All Food and Nutrition Projects
- Family Life (Babysitting)
- Genealogy
- Home Living
- Scrapbooking
- Photography
- Cake Decorating (youth must complete summer judging option if they wish to qualify for Ohio State Fair)
- Collectibles
- Creative Arts/String Art/Graphic Design
- Money Management
- Quilting
- Creative Writing
- Healthy Living
Projects to be judged on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (see pages 11-12 of the 4-H Member Handbook):
- Self Determined 365.00
- Self Determined 365.04 Natural Resources
- Self Determined 365.06 Workforce Prep
- Communication/Leadership/Citizenship
- Discovering 4-H/4-H Around the Globe
- Horseless Horse/All About Dogs
- Veterinary Science
- Science Fun
- Aerospace
- Robotics
- Bicycle
- Electricity
- Knots
- Small Engines
- Energy
- ATV
- Woodworking
- Welding
- Natural Resources
- Gardening (youth must complete summer judging option if they wish to qualify for the Ohio State Fair)
Projects to be judged on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (see page 12 of the 4-H Member Handbook):
- All Clothing Projects
The Style Revue will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14th for all clothing project members.
Summer Judging Award Results and Photos are POSTED!
We are so proud of all of the hard work each of our 4-H members (and their families…and their advisors!) have put into the last few months as you have worked through your 4-H project work and completed summer project judging last week!
Please know that we hope that each 4-H member is able to learn and grow from their 4-H project judging experiences – an opportunity to be asked questions and respond, an opportunity to open up and talk to an adult that they do not know, an opportunity to be brave! As 4-H staff, we truly have the best seat in the house on judging days watching the kids and their projects come through the door and we are so proud!
Did you miss summer judging? No problem…call our office (740-653-5419) to schedule an appointment for late judging which will take place on Tuesday, July 27th at the Ag Center/Extension Office. Members participating in late judging are no eligible for awards for state fair consideration.
The results from 2021 Summer Judging have been posted on our website. Click here to check them out! On the webpage, please select each day to view Summer Judging results. Eligible youth will be contacted when State Fair packets are available. Please note: State Fair Delegates are selected at the discretion of the judge(s). Not everyone will qualify for State Fair Selection.
Save the date for our Summer Judging Awards Program: Summerfest! Scheduled for Saturday, August 21st from 7-9 pm, Ed Sands Building, Fairgrounds. Invitations will be sent to the Award Winners soon!
Additionally, we tried to get photos of most youth while participating in judging this week. All photos have been posted in our Facebook Photo Album: Click here to access.