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4-H Spark Expo

4-H SPARK EXPO is…

  • three days and two nights of fun and learning.
  • a chance for youth to develop valuable skills, make new friends, and fuel individual growth.
  • a first glimpse of the premiere college and career readiness program, Ohio 4 H Pathways to the Future.
  • a collaboration between Ohio 4-H and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
  • jam-packed with career exploration sessions designed just for us!

 

WHEN: June 16-18, 2022

WHERE: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43210 on the OSU campus

COST: Thanks to generous financial support from the Ohio 4-H Foundation and others, the registration fee is $75.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

To attend, youth must meet the following criteria:

  • Complete 8th grade at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
  • Willing to experience in-depth “action learning” in specific interest areas
  • Be eager to share new ideas with 4-H members back home
  • Participate in additional Ohio 4-H Pathways to the Future programming throughout the upcoming year

CAREER EXPLORATION DAY

June 17 is devoted to exploring possible career choices offered through Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Youth will attend four sessions assigned from preferences reflected on their registration form.

 

For more information or to pre-register at go.osu.edu/4hsparkexpo.

Achievement Form Workshop

On November 7, 2021, Teen Leadership Council will be hosting their second Achievement Form Workshop on Zoom from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center!

This second workshop is specifically for those teens who have already started/previously completed their Achievement Record Form and would like feedback. Teens who RSVP will receive individualized coaching from individuals who are experienced and have had success in submitting their Achievement Record at the state level.

Those interested in attending should RSVP by November 4 at go.osu.edu/AchForm2021. This session will only be hosted in person and will not be recorded.

STAY CURRENT

STAY CURRENT

What is going on in our office?  Visit our site for lots of information about upcoming events, forms, and resources. https://highland.osu.edu/

Facebook Pages for daily updates as we receive them.

Extension Office https://www.facebook.com/OSUExtHighland

4-H Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HighlandCounty4H/

Find us on Twitter and Instagram

Stay connected with the latest Covid-19 updates for Ohio 4-H and all updates on the Ohio 4-H program

https://ohio4h.org/families/stay-connected

ServeOhio Opportunity

ATTENTION 4-H Clubs here is an great opportunity!

ServeOhio – along with partners American Electric Power Foundation and AmeriCorps – is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support community service projects organized for ServeOhio Day on June 19, 2021. ServeOhio Day coincides with the summer solstice – the day with the longest period of daylight in the year – providing the most ample opportunity to volunteer annually. Grant awards will range between $500 to $2,000.

 

How can the funding be used?

The grants support projects that create or improve community assets or infrastructure such as parks, schools, senior centers, community gardens or low-income homes through volunteer engagement. Funds may be used for supplies, materials and volunteer support.

 

Who is eligible to apply?

Non-profit and public organizations in Ohio including, but not limited to, volunteer centers, school districts, community colleges, universities, and local governments are eligible to apply.

 

Ready to apply?

For the application and instructions, visit the ServeOhio website. The application deadline is May 18, 2021 at 11:59 PM. We look forward to receiving your application.

Camp

Missed going to 4-H Camp last year, wait no longer!

Come Join us for a fun summer at camp! Registration can be found at https://go.osu.edu/campfun

Cloverbud Camp at Canter’s is June 6 registration go.osu.edu/21cloverbud

Beginner Camp dates are: June 7 – 10

Teen Camp dates are: June 18 – 21

Jr. High Camp dates are : June 21 – 24

Special Needs Camp July 9th , July 10th, July 11th. (Virtual)

Cloverbud Day Camp July 27 (registration coming soon)

Senior Shooting Sports Camp dates are: July 18 – 23

Textile and Clothing Project Zoom Clinics

Are you a 4-H member interested in learning more about sewing?

Join the Zoom clinic series presented by 4-H Master Clothing Educator volunteers from across the state. You will expand your sewing knowledge and learn skills to help you with your projects. Attend all of the sessions or the ones that interest you.

Register by completing the online survey at: http://go.osu.edu/sewing2021

You will receive an email with a Zoom link one day prior to each session

April 29, 2021 7-8 pm: Picking Patterns, taking measurements, and selecting fabric and notions

May 5, 2021 7-8 pm: Laying out your pattern, how to pin, how to use shears and grainline

May 18, 2021 7-8 pm: Seam finishes and directional sewing tips

June 9, 2021 and June 15, 2021 7-8 pm: Zippers, closures and hems

Textile and Clothing Zoom series flyer

2021 4-H Family Guide

Family Guide

The 2021 Family Guide is now available online at:  https://ohio4h.org/familyguide This is your place to connect to the entire collection of Ohio 4-H project books for 2021. We have hard copies in the office that can be picked up at anytime.

Highland County Jr. Leaders Challenge you in this Family Guide Search

1)Where can I find the changes to 2020 projects for 2021?

2)How do you know if a project is Ohio State Fair eligible?

3)What are the ages for these levels:  Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced?

4)This is my first year in 4-H (age 9), can I take “Nailing it Together”?

5)I like to collect toy tractors.  What is a good project for me to take as a beginner?

6)I have a donkey, is there a project that I can take?

7)What are the three activities that make up a 4-H project?

8)I have been in 4-H for 3 years now.  Each year I have taken a Dog project.  Can I take the “All About Dogs” project this year?

9)I would like to take a project in the Clothing and Textile Science section, but I am not able to sew.  What would be a good project for me to take?

10)I am an older teen, and we have a lot of new younger members in our 4-H club.  What would be a good project for me to take to help mentor them?

11)What is a project where I would learn on how to grow edible plants?  It would also teach me how to add these to the current landscapes.

12)I am interested in hunting and trapping, what would be a good project for me to take?

13)If I have looked through the Family Guide and I do not find a specific project that I like what else could I do?

14)Can a school project be used as a 4-H project?

15)What is the 4-H Motto?

We’ve got SPIRIT, how about you?

Highland County and Ohio 4-H Weeks

March 1-6, 2021 Highland County will be celebrating County 4-H week. As part of our celebration in Highland County, there will be contests and activities occurring all week. Fliers can be found in February Highland Happenings.

Facebook photo contest and Yard decorating

March 7-13, 2021 Ohio 4-H will be celebrating State 4-H week.

Staying up to date!

Highland Happenings (Highland County 4-H Newsletter)

Looking to stay up on 4-H events through the Highland County 4-H program, check out the latest newsletter at https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/highland-happenings.

Highland County Extension Blog

Looking to get weekly updates of blog posts?  Visit our blog site https://u.osu.edu/osuextensionhighlandcounty/and subscribe at the bottom of the page.

Ohio 4-H Foundation Newsletter

Looking to stay up on state events through the Ohio 4-H Foundation, check out the latest newsletter at https://ohio4h.org/newsletter/ohio-4-h-highlights/october-2020.