Month: September 2023

Harvest Moon Festival

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There will be a Harvest Moon Festival at Infirmary Mound Park on Saturday, October 7, 2023. There are many activities for the entire family.

Adrienne and Lisa are Headed to Pittsburgh!

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Adrienne and Lisa will be out of the office October 9-13th as they are traveling to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to attend the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) Annual Conference. This conference is a great professional development opportunity and each year Adrienne and Lisa bring back ideas and resources to help improve the Licking County 4-H Program. Both will still be checking emails and voicemails throughout the week, but please know that they may not respond as quickly as they normally do.

REMINDER: 4-H Tractor Clubs Starting Up

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Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs are starting up for the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about large equipment, engines, petroleum power, and ATVs in a hands-on, experiential setting. Youth ages 14 and older can complete the Tractor Operator’s Certification Program which will allow them to operate large equipment on family farms or as an employee. Licking County has two tractor clubs. Review the flyer HERE or below to see when/where each club meets and who to contact to join.

REMINDER: Teen Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Applications Due

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The 2023 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2023 Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Packet are now available. Both forms can be found on the Teen Opportunities page of the website. Achievement Awards forms and the 4-H Committee Scholarship are due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, October 6, 2023. By completing the Achievement Awards forms, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their comprehensive project work and leadership activities and can be chosen to represent Licking County at the state level competition. Applicants are also eligible to apply for state trips/camps and other opportunities through this process. Members must be at least 14 (as of 01/01/2024) in order to be eligible for this process. Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) with questions or for help with the process.

Teen Achievement Awards Forms and Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship

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The 2023 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2023 Licking County 4-H Committee Scholarship Packet are now available. Both forms can be found on the Teen Opportunities page of the website. Achievement Awards forms and the 4-H Committee Scholarship are due to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, October 6, 2023. By completing the Achievement Awards forms, members have the opportunity to be recognized for their comprehensive project work and leadership activities and can be chosen to represent Licking County at the state level competition. Applicants are also eligible to apply for state trips/camps and other opportunities through this process. Members must be at least 14 (as of 01/01/2024) in order to be eligible for this process. Please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) with questions or for help with the process.

4-H Tractor Clubs for 2023-2024

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Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs are starting up for the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about large equipment, engines, petroleum power, and ATVs in a hands-on, experiential setting. Youth ages 14 and older can complete the Tractor Operator’s Certification Program which will allow them to operate large equipment on family farms or as an employee. Licking County has two tractor clubs. Review the flyer HERE or below to see when/where each club meets and who to contact to join.

Livestock Judging Workout

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Saturday September 16th at 10AM the Ohio State Small Ruminant Center and Ohio State ATI livestock Judging Team will be hosting an OPEN/FREE workout to ALL ages of 4-H or FFA teams/individuals who would like to get some practice in.

The workout will include:

  • 3-5 classes of black faced market lambs (Sheep will be racked and can be used to teach handling lambs)
  • 2-3 classes of loose breeding doe classes
  • 1 class of market goats (Class from the state 4-H contest)
  • 1-2 classes of breeding loose breeding ewes

Bring a packed lunch and take advantage of a great workout at ATI.

If you plan on attending, please let Seth Ebert know by texting/calling at 419-908-5828 or email at Ebert.100@osu.edu

Health HEROES Applications Available

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The application for 2023-2024 Ohio 4-H Health HEROES are open. This statewide teen healthy living advocacy group are called HEROES because they serve as Health Education Resources for Outreach, Engagement, and Service. Youth will learn about current issues and topics in healthy living, learn lessons and activities to implement in their local 4-H community, will be tasked to create an action plan to create change in their local community, and will be a part of a statewide cohort who cares about the health and well-being of Ohio youth.

Benefits of becoming a 4-H Health Hero are:

  • Learning about a variety of healthy living topics
  • Gaining valuable leadership and communication skills
  • Meeting other 4-H youth from across Ohio who are invested in healthy living
  • Leaving a positive impact on your family, friends, and community
  • Promoting the 4th H!

In previous years we have had youth focus on making change in health topics such as; mental health, vaping, opioids, and more.

Youth who are passionate about health and in grades 9 through 12 may apply! For more information, important dates, and expectations, you may check out https://go.osu.edu/HealthHEROES.  Application is due Sunday, October 15th, 2023 by 11:59 pm.

Any questions, you may contact Justin Bower, State 4-H Healthy Living and Ohio Military Kids Educator at bower.183@osu.edu or at 614-247-1979.

Health University (HealthU) at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp

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What: Health University (HealthU) is a weekend camp in October focused on Healthy Living for 7th through 12th graders in Ohio 4-H. Join us at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp for a weekend as we explore four of the 10 Dimensions of Wellness and explore health-related careers. We will be exploring the following four tracks of wellness:

  • Physical wellness allows a person to engage in activities of daily living without experiencing undue fatigue or exhaustion. The physical dimension of wellness is supported through health behaviors, which include exercise, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking, and getting adequate sleep each night.
  • Emotional wellness involves recognizing, accepting, and expressing feelings. Adequate rest is required for wellness in this dimension. If an individual’s mental function is hindered by stress and lack of sleep, they may struggle with accurately assessing a situation which then triggers negative emotional responses and disrupts emotional wellness.
  • Social wellness requires the ability to trust and respect other people and leads to the creation of supportive partnerships and friendships. Being socially well allows one to develop and maintain intimacy, and to have empathy and respect for others.
  • Creative wellness allows a person to appreciate and/or participate in a diverse range of arts or cultural experiences, and to value and cherish the surrounding world. Freely expressing thoughts and emotions through dance, song, drawing, painting, or writing are some of the ways to engage in creative wellness.

 

Who: Any current 4-H’ers in grades 7 thru 12.

When: Friday, October 27 to Sunday, October 29, 2022

Where: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 1362 Caves Rd, Jackson, OH 45640

Cost: $50 per youth (check or card)

Deadline: Register by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 8, 2022

Registration: https://go.osu.edu/4HHealthEvents

Contact: Justin Bower, bower.183@osu.edu, with questions.