4-H

REMINDER: 2024 Camp Counselor Application Available

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2024 Camp Counselor Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp! Applications and reference forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023! Interviews will be held for new candidates on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

2024 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): go.osu.edu/2024CounselorApplication

  • 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 by Friday, December 8, 2023.
  • NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.

2024 Camp Counselor Reference Form: go.osu.edu/2024CounselorReference

  • 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…

REMINDER: Market Steer and Heifer Weigh-In for 2024

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2024 Hartford Fair Market Steer / Heifer exhibitors are asked to make note of the following details to ensure that their market animals are registered online (by noon on November 30) and weighed-in on December 2, 2023 in preparation for the 2024 Hartford Fair. Online Registration: go.osu.edu/2024HartfordWeighIn

Details regarding eligibility for the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Market Steer / Heifer show can be found HERE. DNA samples are to be submitted to the OSF by no later than January 15. Change in 2024: OSF is no longer providing 840 EID tags – they must be provided by the exhibitor / breeder, with tag number note on DNA packet prior to submission.

Custom 4-H Lego Kits Available

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Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the 4-H members and supporters in your life? Consider gifting them a custom 4-H LEGO kit so they can show off their 4-H pride year-round.

Packaged in a custom box, each kit contains 138 genuine LEGO pieces and an instruction manual that shares information about Ohio 4-H programming, stories from alumni about the impact of 4-H, and ways to support Ohio 4-H and get youth involved.

The 4-H LEGO kits are available for purchase on the Brixilated website. In addition to receiving a unique piece of 4-H memorabilia, your purchase will support Ohio 4-H. Through the Ohio 4-H Foundation’s partnership with Brixilated, a portion of the proceeds from each purchase will come directly back to Ohio 4-H to benefit youth development programming across the state. Support Ohio 4-H and help youth build lifelong skills today!

Giving Tuesday

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This year Ohio 4-H reached more than 156,000 youth through community clubs and special interest (SPIN) groups, after school programming, and camps. Through these experiences, youth build lifelong skills and develop the confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion to lead for a lifetime.   

You can help us continue to create the opportunities for youth in Licking County by supporting 4-H programming on Giving Tuesday. Be a part of this global celebration of giving on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and by giving at ohio4h.org/countydonation. 

Supporters like you make it possible for us to meet youth where they are through innovative programming opportunities. With your help with can help 4-H’ers thrive this Giving Tuesday! 

Save the Date: 4-H Sew Ohio

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The Ohio 4-H Master Clothing Educator Volunteers will host a sewing workshop on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Ohio 4-H Center in Columbus. They will have sessions that will be geared towards beginner, intermediate, and advanced level sewing project members. This is a great opportunity to learn some new skills and get a great start on your 4-H sewing projects. More details will be sent out once they become available.

REMINDER: 4th H Club Challenge

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We pledge our “health to better living” but do we actually practice it? The 4th H Club Challenge encourages Ohio 4-H Clubs to learn, practice, and advocate for healthy choices and behaviors at 4-H club meetings. Practicing healthy habits and choices now has lifelong effects on the health of youth.

Each club that completes the challenge before the deadline will enter into the $100 voucher drawing for their region to use for their club (project books, educational tools, etc.)! Each region will have a winner. The first 25 clubs that complete the registration and pre-survey will get an extra entry. How does it work? Apply 3 healthy practices per meeting at 6 or more 4-H clubs/meetings from April – December 2023.

Register and complete pre-survey.
Record the dates and activities in the 4th H tracker link. (the tracker link will be provided after registering)
Share a picture of your club doing a healthy practice on social media. Be sure to include the official hashtag #Ohio4thHClubChallenge.
Submit all activities to the tracker link by December 31st, 2023.

More information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/4thHClubChallenge. Attached is a graphic both in PNG and PDF file for your newsletters, social media, etc.

2024 Camp Counselor Application

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2024 Camp Counselor Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp! Applications and reference forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023! Interviews will be held for new candidates on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

2024 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): go.osu.edu/2024CounselorApplication

  • 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 by Friday, December 8, 2023.
  • NEW APPLICANTS: Once you have completed your application, please reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to schedule your interview.

2024 Camp Counselor Reference Form: go.osu.edu/2024CounselorReference

  • 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…

Market Steer and Heifer Weigh-In for 2024

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2024 Hartford Fair Market Steer / Heifer exhibitors are asked to make note of the following details to ensure that their market animals are registered online (by noon on November 30) and weighed-in on December 2, 2023 in preparation for the 2024 Hartford Fair. Online Registration: go.osu.edu/2024HartfordWeighIn

Details regarding eligibility for the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Market Steer / Heifer show can be found HERE. DNA samples are to be submitted to the OSF by no later than January 15. Change in 2024: OSF is no longer providing 840 EID tags – they must be provided by the exhibitor / breeder, with tag number note on DNA packet prior to submission.

2024 New 4-H Advisor Applications Are Now Available

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If you are interested in becoming a Licking County 4-H advisor for 2024, you can find the application HERE. Completed applications are due to the Licking County Extension Office by January 1, 2024. Please note that all applicants must be at least 20 years of age as of 01/01/2024 – allowing for at least one year between enrollment as a member and stepping in to an Advisor role. Applications can also be emailed to Lisa McCutcheon at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu. If you are interested in starting a new club, please turn your advisor application in as soon as possible so we can get that process started as well.