Author: Sara Lewis

4-H STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave Registration Now Available!

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Registration for 4-H STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave is now available! This camp is available to any 5th-7th grade students interested in exploring STEM with a camp twist. A flyer is attached. Last year we had 53 campers at camp. We are hoping to double our numbers this year!
Registration and other information can be found at: go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
When: June 10 – June 12, 2024
Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, Jackson OH (1362 Caves Rd. Jackson, OH 45640)
Cost: Camp fee: $100.00
Who: Camp is open to children completing 5th, 6th, or 7th grades this spring.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 28th

Participate in OSU’s Arts & Sciences Summer Exploration Program!

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The Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration Program is a one-week non-residential academic enrichment program for middle (current 7-8 graders) and high school (current 9-11) students. In-person classes meet from 9am to 4pm each day and are taught by Ohio State faculty, staff and graduate students. Summer Exploration is offered in three, one-week sessions in June 2024. Applications are open through May 1 and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.  

 For complete details on our 2024 program, please visit https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/arts-and-sciences-summer-exploration-program. 

 

Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration Flyer

Registration for Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp is open now!

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Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports has opened Junior Camp registration. Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp from June 7 to 9 for education sessions on basic shooting and archery disciplines. Additional information about the camp can be found on the Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports website. Registration is open through May 6 and can be completed online. Camp counselors are also encouraged to apply and should do so before May 1. 

News from BuckeyeNext!

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Introducing BuckeyeNext, powered by Suitable – Revolutionizing Youth Development in Ohio’s 4-H Program! 

BuckeyeNext is on a mission to empower students by creating a groundbreaking stackable-credential framework. Through immersive experiential learning opportunities, students can earn industry-accepted credentials and cultivate expertise in occupational competencies. BuckeyeNext is not just an app; it’s the ultimate hub for 4-H youth to track their involvement and proudly showcase their development journey!

  Open to middle- and high school-aged 4-H youth across Ohio!  

  1. Register your email: go.osu.edu/buckeyenextoptin   
  2. Download the suitable app: app.suitable.co  
  3. Log-in using email 
  4. View your dashboard, upcoming, and completed activities & achievements 

Join BuckeyeNext today and embark on a journey of skill development and recognition in Ohio’s 4-H community! 

April 20, DairyPalooza (Canfield)—8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The Canfield Fairgrounds will host the 2024 DairyPalooza. The event will feature QA training in the morning and a host of workshops in the afternoon. Registration is $10 and must be submitted by April 5. Late registrations will be accepted until the day of the event, but the registration fee will increase to $15. For additional details and information on how to register, check out the 2024 DairyPalooza Registration form.

 

DairyPalooza Registration Form (pdf)

Register for Forestry Wildlife Camp!

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The 2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp will be held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp from April 19 to 21, and spots will fill up before you know it! This opportunity is open to youth in grades 7-11 and 4-H members in the 12th grade are encouraged to apply as camp counselors. Campers will enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, and tree climbing, and learn about forestry, outdoor survival, and ODNR careers and college opportunities! Registration is due March 28. 

Forestry Wildlife Camp Flyer

4-H Camp Palmer-All Camp Clean Up

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Please join us on Saturday, April 6th from 8:30am – 11:30pm as we prepare 4-H Camp Palmer for another season of camping.  Does your club or organization need a service project? Come as an individual or bring a group.  Youth ages 8-15 years of age, must be accompanied by an adult.  Please bring gloves and rakes. Please contact Bill  Goodson at 419-237-2247 or you can e-mail goodson.34@osu.edu.

General projects include: 

  • Leaf raking
  • Pool work
  • Wood chip trails
  • Flowerbed cleanup

 

 

Spark EXPO registration is fast approaching!

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From June 12-15, teens at the Spark EXPO will learn about agriculture and related STEAM fields from industry experts, and faculty and staff of the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).  

Spark EXPO is open to all Ohio students who have completed the eighth grade or ninth grade at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the 4-H program.  

As part of Spark EXPO, students visit Ohio State’s Columbus and Wooster campuses and learn from Ohio State students, teachers, scientists, and researchers. Students explore careers, hear from Ohio 4-H alumni who share their career stories, and learn about the college and career-readiness program: Ohio 4-H Pathways to the Future.  

The deadline to register is April 17, and details are at go.osu.edu/4hsparkexpo. 

The event includes on-campus accommodations, meals, program materials, and transportation. Supervision is provided by adult program staff.