Wow! What a nice turnout for the Year-end 4-H Celebration on November 18. Here are the results of the evening (see program results) and lots of pictures!
Teens
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4-H Advisory Committee Seeking Teen Members
Are you a teen at least 14 years old and would like to put your leadership skills into practice? The Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee is looking for teens that would like to be youth representatives and serve a one year term.
The committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at the Extension Office. 2021 meeting dates: Jan 5, March 2, May 4, June 1, Oct 5, Nov 4
Teamwork from Home – For Teens on February 19
The Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council would like to invite teens to join us during our statewide Teamwork from Home event on Friday, February 19! You can register here: go.osu.edu/4hteamwork.
The first session will begin at 4:00pm with a break from 5:30pm-6:30pm. At 6:30pm, we will begin our second session. When you register, you can choose to join us for one or both sessions!
During these sessions you will have an opportunity to learn about older youth 4-H opportunities, meet others from around the state and country, and participate in several interactive activities! This program is being offered by the Teen Leadership Council committee who would traditionally be planning a luncheon during Ohio 4-H Conference. Since we aren’t meeting for our conference in-person, we are bringing the fun to you!
4-H College Scholarship Applications Due – March 1
Washington County 4-H College Scholarship for 2021!!
Scholarship Guidelines:
- Applicants must have been enrolled and in good standing (completed projects) in Washington County 4-H Program at least three years.
- Applicants must attach a letter of acceptance (if available) from the college you are planning to attend Fall 2021. Can be any accredited associates or bachelors program.
- Applicants must be a high school senior or college freshman at the time of application.
- Include a current photo with the application. (Senior picture preferred)
- The Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee will award two $500 college scholarships.
- Scholarships are not renewable and will be a one-time recipient.
- Awardees will be notified by April 1st.
Application: 2021 College Scholarship Application
4-H Personal Development Scholarship Applications Due – March 1
Thinking about continuing your education or attending a certification program? Then you might want to apply for a personal development scholarship!
Scholarship Guidelines:
- Applicants must be at least a high school senior, high school graduate, Washington County 4-H Alumni OR current Washington County 4-H Volunteer.
- Applicants must have been involved in the Washington County 4-H Program a minimum of three years as a member or volunteer.
- The purpose of this scholarship is to reimburse applicants for expenses incurred for further training or technical education. Reimbursable expenses include: books, tools, supplies, tuition, school fees, continuing education fees, room & board, etc.
- Scholarship winners will be required to provide a copy of receipts to be reimbursed. Funds must be claimed by July 1, 2022.
- The Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee will award four $250 scholarships.
- Awardees will be notified by April 1st.
Application: 2021 Personal Development Scholarship Application
Free Teen Leadership Training (Career Readiness) for Youth Ages 13-18 – Reg Due Jan 24
On behalf of the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, we would like to introduce you to the 2021 Take the Leap Year Program. Thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board, Take the Leap Year is a teen-led, five-month free program available to Ohio 4-H Teens ages 13-18. Our goal is to help teens from Ohio gain leadership skills, career development skills, and learn how to establish and maintain goals. They will learn these skills through programming, journaling, and working with their peers.
Registration is now open at go.osu.edu/taketheleap and due January 24, 2021.
More information about the program:
We will be meeting virtually on the third Wednesday of each month February-May. There will be two meetings in June, with one on the second Wednesday of the month and on the fourth Wednesday. These workshops will be held in the evening. Each session will have different themes taught by teen leaders. Prior to beginning in February, registered participants will receive a package in the mail with supplies for the program.
Below are the following plans with the corresponding months:
- February: This meeting will be an introduction to the program. Throughout the program, we are challenging teens to pick one word to apply to all aspects of their life. This word can help them reach their goals.
- March: Working with teens to develop a 5-year plan to help them determine what they would like to accomplish in the near future.
- April: Teens will learn professionalism skills that will benefit them in their later careers. They will learn about resume building, elevator pitches, business cards, and much more!
- May: Participants will learn about state opportunities within the Ohio 4-H program.
- June (2nd Wednesday): Q& A with 4-H alumni and the opportunity to learn about several career paths.
- June (4th Wednesday): Closing Ceremony
Dairy Technology and Data Management Miniseries
Here is an opportunity not only for local dairy farms, but youth interested in the dairy industry.
Technology and Data Management on the Dairy Farm From milking parlors, to robots, to sophisticated software…farmers are increasingly using technology to make management decisions on the farm. Dairy farming has evolved greatly over the last few decades. If there was ever an industry in need of new technologies to become leaner and greener, it’s dairy farming. Many different kinds of technologies exist in the market today. The sheer number of various technologies and the information produced by them can be overwhelming and confusing. Technologies monitoring various parameters are available to farmers and often these technologies fall into categories including Nutrition, Production, Animal Health, Fertility, and Environmental. The decision to adopt a technology depends on factors such as management style, familiarity with computers, ease of use, type of housing system, and perceived benefit to cost ratio. Farmers have many considerations before adopting and implementing dairy technologies. Farmers must consider their unique objectives as well as family needs. Technology, and increased access to data are enabling dairy farmers to make smarter day-to-day decisions to improve cow health, production, and on-farm efficiencies.
Series 1: February 17 at 12:30 pm Technology and data management on the farm Session 1 featuring Dr Jeff Bewley
- Register at go.osu.edu/precisiondairy1
Series 2: February 24, 2021 12:30 pm Technology and data management on the farm Session 2 featuring a panel of farmers using different technologies on their farms.
- Register at go.osu.edu/precisiondairy2
Camp Counselor Applications – Due March 5
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers ages 6-15 during 4-H camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Washington County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded. Roles and Responsibilities of 4-H Camp Counselors include:
- Attend required trainings prior to camp
- Market and promote camp
- Serve in a leadership and teaching role to other counselors
- Serve on committees or other groups to plan programs at camp
- Conduct self in an appropriate manner before, during, and after camp while serving as a role model to campers and peers
- Assist staff and other counselors with camp activities; work as a team to implement the activities
- Know and understand all safety guidelines, including emergency procedures, associated with the camp and program areas
- Follow and enforce camp rules
- Assure for safety of campers at all times including in cabins, sessions, and large group activities
- Be aware of child protection regulations and report any child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect in accordance with university policy
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues
- Ensure campers’ health and hygiene, e.g., brushing teeth, eating meals, taking medication, etc.
- Promote camper participation during camp
- Lead and supervise campers in activities at camp including but not limited to songs, teambuilding challenges, group activities, challenges, etc.
- Teach and lead campers at workshops or during other components at camp (table setting, song leading, etc.)
- Mentor and give guidance to campers to encourage positive youth development and enhancement of life skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Teens (age 14 by camp time) are invited to apply for 4-H Camp Counselor positions
- Teens are needed for all of these camps. You can help with one or all three (based on age)
- Cloverbud Day Camp at Camp Hervida June 28 No Charge
- Beginner Camp at Camp Hervida June 29-30 $20 registration fee
- Junior Camp at Camp Hervida July 5-9 $40 registration fee
- Senior Camp at Camp Hervida July 19-23 $40 registration fee
- Space Adventure Camp at Marietta College TBD No Charge
TO APPLY:
- Complete the application in its entirety, including the video (2 mins maximum)
- Provide reference link to two non-family members. (First Time Applicants Only)
- Read and sign the Standards of Behavior, Camp Cell Phone Policy, and Camp Counselor Code of Conduct forms.
- Submit application, sign up for an interview (1st and 1 Year Experience Counselors) by Friday, March 5
Online Application: https://go.osu.edu/washcampcounselor
Reference Link: https://go.osu.edu/counselorreference
Interview Signups: https://go.osu.edu/counselorinterview
The online application includes questions about your interest to be a camp counselor, which camps you want to help with, activities you want to help with, etc. The online application requires you and a parent/guardian to sign a code of conduct/policies and requires you to upload a photo of yourself and a short video (2 minutes max.) about why you want to be a camp counselor, describe your experience working with kids at camp or elsewhere, and a fun fact about yourself!
2021 Dates:
- March 5 4:30 PM Online Application & References Due
- March 16 & 18 4:30-8:00 PM Interviews Only first year counselors and counselors with 1 year experience
- Su April 11 2:00-5:00 PM Counselor Training Location TBD
- Su May 16 2:00-5:00 PM Counselor Training Location TBD
- Thur/Fri June 3-4 Time TBD Counselor’s Camp Camp Hervida
- Su June 13 2:00-5:00 PM Counselor Training Location TBD
Have questions? Contact Camp Director, Martha Webster at marthaw09@gmail.com, 740-350-7585 or the Extension Office at 740-376-7431
Family Career Awareness Day 2020 is Virtual
Building Bridges to careers recently hosted a virtual Family Career Awareness event. We invite all 4-Her’s and parents to visit their site and learn about the opportunities locally including careers in extension. You may explore different videos from local businesses and organizations to understand the career opportunities offered. Please reach out if you have questions about extension. We would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about the career we enjoy
. The site is: https://bb2careers.org/fcad