Green & Growing
Franklin County 4-H News - December 20, 2023
Extension Office Holiday Closure
- Monday, December 25, 2023
- Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Monday, January 1, 2024
Club Advisors - SAVE THE DATE!
Recognition Packets Available For Advisor Pick-Up
Ohio 4-H Family Guides Now Available
4-H Enrollment Now Open
Ohio 4-H Conference
The 2024 Ohio 4-H Conference is designed to bring together 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) from across the State of Ohio. The objective of this event is to learn together and from each other in order to improve our abilities to deliver the Ohio 4-H Program to its members. The educational selections offer something for everyone and have the ability to satisfy every taste and need.
When: March 9, 2024
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration Deadline: February 1
Registration information can be found here: https://franklin.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/teen-opportunities
2024 Trip Scholarships and State Achievement Award Opportunities for Teens
Trip Scholarships
Each year, the Franklin County 4-H Council raises money to support our local 4-H program. Part of the money they raise goes to providing 4-H teens with amazing opportunities to take part in trips and camps throughout Ohio and nationally. More detailed information about these opportunities can be found on our website. The opportunities that teens can apply and compete to receive full scholarships for include...
Citizenship Washington Focus: June 20-27, 2024 (Ages 15 and older)
Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp: June 1-5, 2024 (Ages 15 and older)
Camp Canopy: Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp: June 9-14, 2024 (Entering Grades 9-12)
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp: July 19-23, 2024 (Ages 15 and older)
Buckeye Leadership Workshop: April 3-7, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
- To apply for a Franklin County 4-H Trip Scholarship, complete this online trip award application.
Those interested in completing the application so have prepared answers to the following questions.
- List the County or State 4-H Activities you have participated in as a 4-H member. Include activities such as, Teen Leaders Council, CarTeens, Camp Counselor for 4-H Camp. Junior Fair Royalty, State Camp events, Junior Fair Board, State and County Fair Activities, etc...
- List ways you have contributed to your local 4-H Club as a 4-H Member. (Offices held, committees you have served on, and community service projects are a few examples).
- List the School, Church, and Community Organizations you are actively involved in.
- In at least two paragraphs, express what 4-H means to you. Please also mention how these 4-H opportunities will enhance your 4-H career.
- Franklin County 4-H Camp: June 13-17, 2023 (Monday - Friday)
- Franklin County Fair: July 17-23, 2023
State Achievements Awards
These 27 awards recognize a 4-H member's achievement in a specific area. Areas include: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Communication, Companion Animals, Creative Arts, Dairy, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Goats, Health & Safety, Horse, Llama, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Veterinary Science, and Woodworking. Each achievement award winner will receive a trip to the National 4-H Congress and which is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia in late November 2024.
- To apply to be selected as the county nominee for a State Achievement Award and compete for the statewide award, complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 16, 2024.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210)
*Ohio Achievement Record is not compatible with Google Docs. Please use Microsoft Word to fill out the form. - ONE COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED PER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
Ohio 4-H Achievement Form Help Available
Other State Awards
State Junior Fair Board: SJFB is comprised of representatives from several different youth organizations in Ohio including 4-H Youth Development. State Junior Fair Board members help strengthen and coordinate State Fair activities in a fast-paced, action-packed month at the Ohio State Fair. Junior Fair Board members are expected to attend meetings and stay at the fair for the entire 12 days.
- To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete the online application that will be posted here: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/jfb
OTA Local Government Award: Two $1,500 awards are available to any 4-H high school senior who has completed a local government-type activity that has had a significant impact on the applicant's community, township or county.
- To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application and submit it to the Franklin County Extension Office no later than January 16, 2024.
(2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210)
*Ohio Achievement Record is not compatible with Google Docs. Please use Microsoft Word to fill out the form.
- To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete the online application that will be posted here: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/jfb
Ohio 4-H Scholarships
New 4-H Volunteer Orientation
Volunteers help make 4-H possible and are an essential part of the overall program. More than 300,000 youth and adult volunteers participate in the Ohio 4-H program each year. 4-H volunteers have the opportunity to contribute their time, energies, talents, and knowledge to help develop youth in a positive, educational way. The Franklin County 4-H program is dependent on its incredible adult volunteers to reach the youth of our county. Each time a new volunteer gets involved with the 4-H program, the number of children that benefit from 4-H programs increases!
OSU Extension, Franklin
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Email: boomershine.10@osu.edu
Website: franklin.osu.edu
Location: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 866-6900
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