It's never to early to think about your projects for next summer! Here are some great ways to get your books.

• Download one for free. Select from a dozen popular titles in the Perfect Stay-at-Home Projects collection. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there. This year, a selection of 4‑H Cloverbud activities is available too. (For accessible formats of these publications, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.)
  
  

• Order and pick up project books at the Extension Office. Ohio residents get the best price on printed books when they order and pick up their purchases through local Extension offices. To make an appointment to purchase a book at the office, call (614)866-6900, option 6.
  
  

• Buy one online. Like last year, you also can order directly from extensionpubs.osu.edu. Ohio residents receive free shipping on orders of $20 or more with the coupon FREE2021. Books cost slightly more this way, but orders can be shipped directly to any Ohio address. There is no restriction on the number of times a coupon can be used. See our printable Ordering Is Easy instructions. Please review your order carefully. Extension Publishing is not able to accept returns.
  
  

• Make your own. Self-determined projects are an excellent choice for self-motivated members eager to get started by creating their own projects. Although self-determined projects may be better suited for older 4-H members, they are available for any member and are often based on idea starters already available online. Many of the idea starters are great stay-at-home projects too, for example, Music, Bats, String Art, Climate Change, American Sign Language, etc. Learn about the best of current circumstances with My Own Stay-at-Home Project.

Applications are now being accepted for teens interested in serving as new or returning camp counselors at the 2020 Franklin County 4-H Camp, Sunday, June 13, through Thursday, June 17. Individuals thinking of applying should check out the position description and application details found HERE.

Important - New and returning counselors must apply. Note that applicants that were not counselors in 2020 will provide contact information (email) for two references in the application. Prior to completing the application, new applicants MUST contact and receive permission to list them as a reference.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a 4-H member in good standing & complete at least one project
  
• Must be at least 14 years old by the start of camp (June 13, 2021)
• Must be able to get transportation to meetings and events as needed
• Must complete a minimum of 24 hours of training. The first training meeting will take place on February 8 at 6:30pm. Additional training dates will be released at another time.
• Must complete Child Abuse Awareness training
• Must sign Standards of Behaviors and complete the Code of Conduct form
• Member in Good Standing Forms will be sent to club advisors of all applicants
  
• Applicants that were not counselors in 2020 must submit contact information for two references (contact the reference prior to listing them in your application).
  
• Applicants who are 18 years old or older as of April 13, 2021, must also submit to a background check

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications are due December 31, 2020

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Individuals who complete the application and fulfill the application requirements will be contacted regarding the selection process. All first-time counselors must complete the interview process while returning counselors will complete an interview if requested.

You’re Invited to apply to be on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council for 2021. We are looking for Franklin County 4-H members who are at least 13 years old or in the 7th grade. Our meetings will mostly be held on the 4th or 5th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30.

The Teen Leaders Council is a Franklin County 4-H club that focuses on preparing teens to be caring and contributing leaders through educational and leadership opportunities. Other opportunities will include fun outings and service-learning projects.

Tentative Teen Leaders Council Calendar

(All Dates and Times are subject to change)

January 19, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

March 23, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

April 27, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

August 24, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

September 28, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

October 26, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

November 23, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

December 14, 2021 6:30-8:30pm

Interested in applying to serve on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council?

(2020 members must reapply.)

• Fill out the easy TLC application here by December 31.

Take the Survey Here

Ohio 4-H has developed 4-H Club Fundraising and Community Service Guidance to assist clubs with these activities. The guidance is in addition to the already developed Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings and Events, which provides detailed information on sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, etc. This information can be found https://ohio4h.org/families/stay-connected.