4-H Club News

Volunteers Needed for 4-H Open House

Older youth and adults are needed to help with the Washington County 4-H Open House on Thursday, February 26

The event will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 at the Jr Fair Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds. All volunteers are asked to arrive by 5:30. Everyone will be notified where your help is needed.

The 4-H Open House is a fun-filled evening of games, prizes, and learning about 4-H membership and opportunities. Each of the stations will provide interactive and hands-on activities to engage the children and adults as they visit the open house.

Print a Helper Form Here: 2026 Open House Helper Request Form

or Click Here on this survey to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-54434486-washington

Where do we need help? Here is a list of areas where you can help. Please indicate on the printed helper form or online survey where you can help.

  • 4-H Project Central
  • New Projects for 2026
  • 4-H Endowment Dinner & Auction
  • 4-H Camp
  • Community Service Activity
  • CARTEENS
  • Cloverbuds Make N Take
  • How to Start a Cloverbud Club
  • 4-H Trip Awards
  • Cake Decorating
  • Scrapbooking
  • Cat Projects
  • Dog Projects
  • Rabbit Projects
  • Poultry Projects
  • Sheep Projects
  • Goat Projects
  • Horse Projects
  • Hog Projects
  • Beef Projects
  • Vet Science Projects
  • Clothing & Quilting Projects
  • Photography Projects
  • Food & Nutrition Projects
  • Home Living Projects
  • Money Management Projects
  • Gardening & Canning Projects
  • Natural Resources Projects
  • Fishing & Trapping Projects
  • Shooting Sports/ Bull’s Eye
  • STEM Projects
  • Robotics Projects
  • Welding Projects
  • Woodworking Projects
  • Other Project ___________
  • Fruit Smoothies
  • Jr Fair Royalty
  • Registration
  • Find a Club

Required 4-H Volunteer Training Dates Announced

ALL club volunteers are REQUIRED TO ATTEND an in-person training.

Annual 4-H Club Volunteer Training

Our annual club advisor training will be held face-to-face on the following dates:

  • Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Extension Office or
  • Monday, February 16 from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Extension Office or
  • Monday, February 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Extension Office.
  • Club Volunteer Topics will include: We will focus our training around the Beyond Ready theme specifically on member mentoring, service learning, building interest in opportunities, and interview and career readiness; Cloverbud Programming, General Program Updates, Annual Youth Activities & Programs Policy Training.

4-H Program Volunteer Training

  • Tuesday, February 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Extension Office
  • 4-H Program Volunteer Topics will include: A 4-H Program Overview, How to strengthen your volunteer involvement, Completion of a leadership assessment, Annual Youth Activities & Program Policy Training.

Registration is limited for each session. Register at this link: https://go.osu.edu/washvolunteertraining

 

Revised 2026 4-H Calendar

With the recent announcement of Barlow Fair date changes, a revised 4-H Calendar has now been posted.

It includes:

  • 2026 4-H Camp Dates
  • 2026 Quality Assurance Training Dates
  • 2026 4-H Project Judging Day
  • 2026 Skillathon Day
  • Livestock Tag-in Dates
  • Plus many, many more dates

2026 4-H Calendar

4-H Toy Drive Results

Thank you everyone that participated in the 4-H Toy & Canned Food Drive for the Washington County Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. The items were accepted by  Major Rosemarie Hughes at the center on Front St, Marietta.

Your donations totaled:

234 Food Items &

105 Toys

Great job everyone supporting our local community!!

Ohio 4-H STEM Bus Visits

The Ohio 4-H STEM Bus made a visit to Washington County this week and provided programming for local homeschoolers. Our local 4-H volunteers also provided several STEM activities for the program as well.

   

2026 4-H Calendar and Theme

Here is the 2026 4-H Calendar of events, activities, and deadlines. Please review and put some on your family calendar!

  • Take special note of 4-H Camp Dates, Project Judging, and Skillathon!

2026 4-H Calendar as of 12/1/25

Also, our 2026 4-H theme will be “Star, Stripes and 4-H Clover Pride” as we celebrate our rich 4-H traditions and America’s 250

Paper Clover Campaign at Marietta TSC

The Marietta TSC will be participating in the national Paper Clover Campaign and the store is hosting our 4-H display at the front of their store. Stop by and support the campaign!

  • Paper Clover Runs November 28 thru December 14
  • Customers will be invited to add an additional donation at check-out or round-up.
  • As usual, counties will receive 80% of the funds. The funds will be used for camp and youth leadership experiences.

4-H Year End Celebration Pictures and Results

Wow! The Year-end 4-H Celebration held November 20 is now a wrap with ice cream sundaes and lots of recognition of our members and volunteers. Here are the results of the evening (see program results) and lots of pictures:

Click here for a list with all of the results:Program – 2025 Winners list

Special Congratulations to our Special Community Award Winners:

  • Friend of 4-H Award                             2025 Winner- Andrew Lisk
  • 4-H Alumni Award                               2025 Winner- Cory Sampson
  • Business Friend of 4-H Award        2025 Winner- Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District
  • Friend of Hervida Award                  2025 Winner- Jason Wilson, KAM Masonry LLC