Applications are open for the March 12-16, 2025, National Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C. at go.osu.edu/4Hignite. Youth interested in Agriscience, Healthy Living, and STEM and who are aged 13-18 as of Jan. 1, 2025, are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is November 1, 2024.
Applications are open for the March 12-16, 2025, National Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C. at go.osu.edu/4Hignite. Youth interested in Agriscience, Healthy Living, and STEM and who are aged 13-18 as of Jan. 1, 2025, are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is November 1, 2024.
The 4-H Zoo Apprentice Camp is a unique opportunity for 4-H’ers to explore the world of animals at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.
In this experience, the world’s largest zoological organization partners with 4-H to offer the opportunity for members to experience one-of-a-kind adventures in Busch Gardens’ 335-acre African-themed living classroom and SeaWorld’s 200-acre aquatic classroom.
4-H’ers become amateur zookeepers, assist zoo staff behind the scenes, and observe animal care sessions. In this learn-by-doing environment, members explore careers in the animal field and learn about animal conservation all while having fun in the park!
Two Camps are open to all 4-H Members 4-H Junior Zoo Apprentice Camp for youth ages 11-13 & 4-H Zoo Apprentice for youth 14+! Truly a great way to spend winter break! Register HERE.
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.
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
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.
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
The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will host the second annual “We Grow Scientists” event on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 3-7:00 p.m. at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.
This afternoon of hands-on learning and activities will showcase the many STEM fields CFAES has to offer and will include a look at Waterman facilities such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC). “We Grow Scientists” is a free event open to learners of all ages looking to learn more about STEM in their community as part of the COSI Science Festival (May 1-4, 2024). Bring the whole family! Visit go.osu.edu/cosi24 for additional information.
It’s not too early to get excited about the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! Even if you are not in the path of the total solar eclipse, you will see the moon’s shadow cover at least 90% of the sun!
Our 4-H professionals have worked together with Dr. Wayne Schlingman, Director of Arne Slettebak Planetarium at The Ohio State University main campus, to create teaching tools to help everyone in Ohio understand and enjoy the event. Check out our resources at ohio4h.org/solareclipse. There are several activities to do both before and during the solar eclipse!
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.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is pleased to announce they will once again be hosting several free ExploreAg Camp experiences this summer!
ExploreAg Overview
Purpose: Discover careers linked to agriculture and related STEM fields through a series of immersive and hands-on experiences and tours.
Who: Ohio students entering grades 9-12 in the fall, or soon-to-be recent high school graduates.
Cost: Free
Learn more and apply by April 15 at ExploreAg.org
2024 ExploreAg Summer Sessions
ExploreAg is Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, offering free week, multi-day and day-long immersion programs for high school students. In ExploreAg, teens learn about agriculture and related STEM fields from industry experts, scientists and educators.
Questions or concerns? Contact info@exploreag.org.
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!
