Register Now - Recognition Program
- Each registered 4-H member will receive individual recognition on stage
- Ice cream, popcorn, and snacks
- Carnival games
- Camp dances
Register your family to attend by September 28
Register at this link: go.osu.edu/22rec
Helpers Needed at the Recognition Program
Franklin County 4-H Camp Counselors
Applications are now available. The process will also require a club advisor form regarding your club involvement along with an interview.
**There are a limited number of positions**
Due to the success of the program (camp) and the large number of applications, not everyone who completes the application process will receive a position.
Requirements: youth who are 14 years old by camp can apply. Applicants should have:
- good attendance with their 4-H Club
- demonstrate their attention to deadlines at the club level
- completed a 4-H project in 2022
- if they have attended camp, but aren't a 4-H member, they need to have contacted a club and have plans for club membership
Expectations:
- to prioritize camp meetings in their schedule
- new counselors should plan to attend 30-40 hours of training/meetings
- returning counselors need to have a minimum of 24 hours of training/meetings
- to fully participate in the activities at meetings and to attend Camp Counselor Workshop (weekend in April)
- to practice camp songs, games, dances
- be actively involved in planning one evening recreation at camp and help lead classes
- plan to attend camp in its entirety including set-up and clean-up (June 13-17, 2023)
- and many more that will be shared and discussed with applicants and their parents
Honor Club and Helping Hands Awards
The Helping Hands Community Service Award is an opportunity for 4-H Clubs to share how they have made a difference in their local communities this year. The Helping Hands Award Application can be found here.
The Honor Club Award is an opportunity for 4-H Clubs to apply for recognition for completing the 4-H year while going above and beyond the minimum club requirements. The online Honor Club application can be found here.
4-H Volunteer/Club Advisor Orientation
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a 4-H Volunteer and helping a 4-H Club? 4-H Advisors must be screened Ohio 4-H Volunteers. This process takes several steps. One of which is to attend an orientation. Two are currently scheduled for the 2021-2022 4-H year.
October 24, 2022, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
February 13, 2023, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
If you are interested in attending the orientation please contact Rachel Stoneburner at stoneburner.31@osu.edu to register.
If you would like to start the process to apply to be a 4-H advisor, click HERE for the application.
OSU Extension, Franklin
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