State Opportunity

Coming July 30: Meet the Authors of the Exploring Polar Science and Growing with the Seasons 4-H projects!

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Authors Jason Cervenec and Molly Hunt will present the Ohio 4-H project, Exploring Polar Science. In this project, members learn about the geography, glaciers, sea ice, plants, and animals of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring Polar Science is for intermediate-level members who have some experience with natural resources topics.

As a bonus, learn even more about 4-H natural resource projects with Lydia Ulry, the author of another individual 4-H project, Growing with the Seasons, which helps youth learn how to check their soil, develop a garden plan, distinguish beneficial insects from harmful ones, and harvest vegetables at the right time. This project is also for intermediate-level members—it’s intended for those with some vegetable gardening experience.

Register for the webinar at go.osu.edu/4h_mta_july and mark your calendar today!

Date: July 30, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m.

2025-2026 Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council Applications Are Available

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Licking County 4-H Teen Leaders:

CARTEENS, Counselors, F&FB and JFB Members…

THIS opportunity is PERFECT for YOU! If you’re unsure, we can connect you with some of your peers who are currently serving on the Council – they can tell you how much you NEED to do this!

Application deadline is DURING the Hartford Fair!

Applications and more information about becoming Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member for the 2025-26 program year are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC. Please note: applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation and program fees) are due by Friday, August 8, 2025.

Local Teens Receive State 4-H Awards

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The 2025 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented earlier this month at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.

Local 4-H members received the following awards.

Henry Keller from Alexandria was selected to serve as an Ohio delegate at the 2025 National 4-H Dairy Conference. Keller, 17, has been a member of 4-H in Licking County for nine years. He enjoys showing dairy feeders, steers, and hogs, and he likes participating in the Steer Pool at the Hartford Fair. Keller has also volunteered as a camp counselor for three years. He is a junior at C-TEC in the electrical trades and is the son of Joe and Jennifer Osterholt.

Alexis Reimer from Newark won the Family Life and Child Development Achievement Award. Reimer, 16, has been a 4-Ever Friends 4-H Club member for nine years. She is on the Licking County Food and Fashion Board, is the president of her club, and was chosen to participate in the Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp. Reimer is a junior at Newark High School and plans to attend college for accounting. She is the daughter of Andy and Bettrina Reimer.

Autumn Wampler from Marengo won the Goats Achievement Award. Wampler, 18, has been a 4-H member for 10 years and has taken a variety of projects including goats, lambs, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and self-determined projects. She is also a four-year member of the Hartford Independent Fair Board and is currently serving as a Junior Advisor. Wampler is a graduated, homeschooled student and is the daughter of Adam and Jennifer Wampler.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Youth recipients will also have the opportunity to travel to Atlanta in November to represent Ohio at National 4-H Congress. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation, with 32 youth receiving 2025 honors

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, the outreach arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. In 2024, over 154,000 Ohio youth participated in clubs, groups, and special interest programs.

REMINDER: 2025 4-H STEM Camp Registrations Due

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Youth in grades 5, 6, & 7 are invited to join Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio this summer at 4-H STEM Camp!

Register by June 15th at go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp

4-H STEM Camp focuses on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in ways that are unique and fun. Youth explore the outdoors and learn about the science of the world around them through interactive sessions. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities with a STEM spin, such as campfire, with a fire science or chemistry focus.

For registration information, visit 4hcanterscave.osu.edu.

REMINDER: Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social Days

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Calling all teen 4-H members! Join us for a day of service and socializing in one of the TWO LOCATIONS across the state with your fellow older 4-H members on June 25 or 26th! We’ll be helping out at a park clean up in the morning, then having a picnic and outdoor games together after the work is done. Register by June 16th at go.osu.edu/TLCServiceSocial. Cost is only $10 which covers all activities, a SWAG item, and lunch, thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation!

More information:

Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social
What: TWO days of service to the community and socializing with fellow Ohio 4-H teen members! Service activities include a park clean up with a picnic and outdoor games after the work is done.
Who: Any 13-18 year old 4-H members (as of January 1, 2025)
When & Where: Wednesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 26, 9:30am-3:00pm.

  • June 25 – Southern Ohio, Rocky Fork State Park (Highland County)
  • June 26 – Northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Cuyahoga/Summit County)

Cost: $10 per day. This price includes picnic lunch, service and social supplies and activities. Sponsored by the Ohio 4-H Foundation. Payment must be made by June 16 at go.osu.edu/TLC10.

REMINDER: 2025 4-H STEM Camp

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Youth in grades 5, 6, & 7 are invited to join Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio this summer at 4-H STEM Camp!

Register by June 15th at go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp

4-H STEM Camp focuses on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in ways that are unique and fun. Youth explore the outdoors and learn about the science of the world around them through interactive sessions. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities with a STEM spin, such as campfire, with a fire science or chemistry focus.

For registration information, visit 4hcanterscave.osu.edu.

REMINDER: Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social Days

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Calling all teen 4-H members! Join us for a day of service and socializing in one of the TWO LOCATIONS across the state with your fellow older 4-H members on June 25 or 26th! We’ll be helping out at a park clean up in the morning, then having a picnic and outdoor games together after the work is done. Register by June 16th at go.osu.edu/TLCServiceSocial. Cost is only $10 which covers all activities, a SWAG item, and lunch, thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation!

More information:

Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social
What: TWO days of service to the community and socializing with fellow Ohio 4-H teen members! Service activities include a park clean up with a picnic and outdoor games after the work is done.
Who: Any 13-18 year old 4-H members (as of January 1, 2025)
When & Where: Wednesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 26, 9:30am-3:00pm.

  • June 25 – Southern Ohio, Rocky Fork State Park (Highland County)
  • June 26 – Northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Cuyahoga/Summit County)

Cost: $10 per day. This price includes picnic lunch, service and social supplies and activities. Sponsored by the Ohio 4-H Foundation. Payment must be made by June 16 at go.osu.edu/TLC10.

Ohio Youth Livestock Judging Coaches Clinic

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The Ohio State ATI Livestock Judging Team is very excited to be hosting a Ohio Youth Livestock Judging Coaches Clinic! This clinic is to teach about coaching philosophy and tactics to better educate youth in Ohio. This coaches clinic is for all experience levels and offers a great opportunity to continue unifying Buckeye Nation and strengthen and/or build programs state wide. It will be a very relaxed and fun evening, working together to continue to grow local and state programs. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm

Where: Skou Hall on the Ohio State ATI Campus

Who: Open to all Ohio 4-H and FFA Coaches as well as surrounding states coaches.

REMINDER: Ohio 4-H Seeking Teens to Serve as 4-H Event Youth Assistants

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  • What: 4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA)
  • Who: Individuals age 13-18 (as of January 1 of the year of application) and have at least 1 year prior 4-H experience.
  • Timeframe: Apply by May 15, selection, training, service to OSF, and evaluation. Complete responsibilities by August 31, 2025.
  • Requirements (in addition to application/selection process):
    • Training – Must attend one of the options for training (July 10 or July 15)
      • Please note: individuals MUST attend one of the training options. This is not negotiable. If you know you are unable to attend a training option before applying, it is best to wait another year before applying to serve in this capacity.
    • Events – Must work a minimum of 3 events at the Ohio State Fair; may work more if desired
  • Program Fee: $25/person (paid at [go.osu.edu/4HEYA25]go.osu.edu/4HEYA25);
  • Teens Receive:
    • 4HEYA Polo & Nametag
    • State Fair admission, parking ticket, and meal ticket(s)
    • Optional State Fair housing in the Rhodes Center (if desired)
    • Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair
    • Opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program
  • What about the Teen Leadership Council? YES, these members may apply for 4HEYA AND TLC this year, if desired. TLC applications will be available in June and will be due the Friday following the Ohio State fair. Their term is September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026. Current TLC members are not eligible to apply for 4HEYA, as they are already fulfilling obligations at the Ohio State Fair.
  • Questions? Contact Frances (foos.61@osu.edu) or Sara (Deakin.5@osu.edu)

Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social Days

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Calling all teen 4-H members! Join us for a day of service and socializing in one of the TWO LOCATIONS across the state with your fellow older 4-H members on June 25 or 26th! We’ll be helping out at a park clean up in the morning, then having a picnic and outdoor games together after the work is done. Register by June 16th at go.osu.edu/TLCServiceSocial. Cost is only $10 which covers all activities, a SWAG item, and lunch, thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation!

More information:

Ohio 4-H Teen Service and Social
What: TWO days of service to the community and socializing with fellow Ohio 4-H teen members! Service activities include a park clean up with a picnic and outdoor games after the work is done.
Who: Any 13-18 year old 4-H members (as of January 1, 2025)
When & Where: Wednesday, June 25 or Thursday, June 26, 9:30am-3:00pm.

  • June 25 – Southern Ohio, Rocky Fork State Park (Highland County)
  • June 26 – Northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Cuyahoga/Summit County)

Cost: $10 per day. This price includes picnic lunch, service and social supplies and activities. Sponsored by the Ohio 4-H Foundation. Payment must be made by June 16 at go.osu.edu/TLC10.