4-H

2026 Camp Counselor Applications Available

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2026 Camp Counselor Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp! Applications and reference forms must be submitted by Saturday, November 15, 2025! Interviews will be held for new candidates on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

2026 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): https://go.osu.edu/2026CounselorApplication

  • Follow the link above to the application. You’ll complete your responses, read the Standards of Behavior and Camp Counselor Contract, and then both you and parent will electronically sign your application. The application can be completed easily on a computer or mobile device.

  • Application is due: November 15, 2025

  • NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.

2026 Camp Counselor Reference Form: https://go.osu.edu/2026CounselorReference

  • Please note, this link can be shared with your reference contacts. They will then follow the link to a survey, and complete their feedback about your skills and abilities, and submit online.

  • ALL APPLICANTS: Please remember that we must receive at least two reference forms on your behalf…

 

National 4-H Week 2025

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National 4-H Week will take place October 5-11, 2025. Show your 4-H pride throughout the week and join other 4-H members, volunteers, alumni, and families as we celebrate 4-H and the impact it has. Check out two ways that you can participate below…

Monday, October 6th – Paint the Nation GREEN! Wear green on Monday!

Let’s paint the nation green! We’ll be kicking off National 4-H Week with a bold splash of Ohio 4-H spirit. Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—show the world you’re Beyond Ready with 4-H! Snap a pic in your best green gear, tag @national4H, and help us flood social media with the power of Ohio 4-H. Let’s light up every feed with your boldest green!

 

 

Thursday, October 9th – 4-H For Good! Make a difference in Licking County!

Let’s shine a light on the good! Thursday, it’s all about celebrating the impact Ohio 4-H’ers are making in their communities—and the volunteers, leaders, and mentors helping us grow. From leading service projects to lending a helping hand, we’re showing what it means to be Beyond Ready with 4-H. Know someone making a difference? Or are you making change happen? Post a shoutout, share your story, and tag @national4H using #National4HWeek. Let’s fill every feed with positivity and the power of 4-H!

REMINDER: 2026 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application

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Come be a part of the team! The application for the 2025 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board is now available HERE. Completed applications must be turned in by November 15, 2025. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2026 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 6th at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.

REMINDER: 4-H Camp Ohio 5K Run/Walk/Ruck

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Run for a Reason. Move with Meaning.

Get ready to lace up your shoes and hit the trail for a cause that counts. Join us for the annual Camp Ohio Adventure 5K Trail Run/Walk/Ruck, where every mile you move directly supports the 4-H Camp Ohio youth programs and facilities.

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Race starts: 10:00am

Where: 4-H Camp Ohio | 11461 Camp Ohio Rd., St. Louisville, OH 43071

Cost: 17 and under – $25 | 18 and over – $40

This is more than just a race, it’s a chance to:

  • Support hands-on learning and growth for kids
  • Fund meaningful outdoor adventures and camp experiences
  • Unite with others who believe in the power of community and youth development

Whether you’re running to beat your best time, walking for fun, or rucking in honor of something greater–your participation makes a lasting impact.

Registration information along with the link to register can be found here: https://www.4hcampohio.org/5k-runwalkruck.html

REMINDER: 2026 Food and Fashion Board Application

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The application for the 2026 Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board now available and is due by November 15, 2025. To be eligible to apply, members must at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2026. Members are NOT required to take a foods or clothing project in the current year that they are serving on the board, but should show an interested in 4-H foods and clothing projects and have taken those projects at some point during the 4-H career. Members will serve in a leadership role to support the food and clothing project areas. Members will plan and host workshops, help with judging, plan and run the style revue, and host other events to support our Licking County 4-H members. The application is due by Interviews will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 3:00-4:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm. Please reach out to Adrienne Anderson (anderson.1410@osu.edu) to schedule and interview time.

REMINDER: 4-H Tractor Clubs for 2025-2026

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Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs are starting up for the 2025-2026 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 DUE

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The 2026 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards Form Packet as well as the 2025 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 10, 2025. 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 01/01/2026) 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.

Apply Now: 2026 National 4-H Conference Delegate Opportunity!

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Applications are now open for Ohio 4-H members (ages 15–18 as of January 1, 2026) to represent our state at the 2026 National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., held April 9–15. This prestigious event focuses on civic engagement, civic education, and personal development, bringing together youth from across the country to connect, learn, and lead. Interested members must complete the online application by December 1. More details and application link can be found here: https://go.osu.edu/N4HC.