Green & Growing
Franklin County 4-H News - October 4, 2023
Congratulations, 4-H Members!
First Year Division
4-H Members
Junior Division
4-H Members
Inter. Division
4-H Members
Senior Division
4-H Members
I Dare You Awards
Jack Boomershine
4-H'ers Aging Out
Renae Reinker
Ivy Smith
Carving New Ideas
Carving New Ideas (CNI) is a statewide camping opportunity that focuses on workforce development, future forward thinking, and program facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8-12. Campers develop their leadership skills while making new friends from across Ohio. Held at 4-H Camp Ohio, this fall camping experience fosters new ways of thinking as older youth begin to look toward their future careers and education paths. Hosted by Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University, Collegiate 4-H members serve as session presenters, camp counselors, advisors, and more.
CARVING NEW IDEAS 2023 IS NOV. 17-19 AT 4-H CAMP OHIO!
- It's Game Show Mania with activities and opportunities to match
- The fee is $80
- Registration closes 10/25
- Regsiter Here: go.osu.edu/23CNI
2024 Franklin County 4-H Camp Counselors
Applications are now available for 4-H teen camp counselors at this year's 4-H camp, June 13-17, 2024. The process will also require a club advisor form regarding your club involvement, reference checks, 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 (preference for those age 14 by 1/1/24). 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 2023
- 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 in 2024
Expectations - Counselor Applicants should:
- 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
- fully participate in the activities at meetings and to attend Camp Counselor Workshop (weekend in April)
- 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, 2024)
- and much more that will be shared and discussed with applicants and their parents at orientation
Applications can be found at this link.
Deadline to apply: November 1, 2023
Franklin County 4-H Teen Leaders Council
Youth, ages 13 and older (as of 1/1/24), are Invited to apply to be on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council for 2024. Applicants must be at least in the seventh grade. Meetings will mostly be held on the 4th or 5th Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.
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 23, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
February 27, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
March 26, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
April 23, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
September 24, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
October 22, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
November 26, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
Interested in applying to serve on the Franklin County Teen Leaders Council?
(2023 members must reapply.)
4-H Volunteer/Club Advisor Orientaion
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 2023-2024 4-H year.
November 1, 2023, 6:30pm (Extension Office)
February 12, 2024, 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.
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2024 Important Dates
January 8, 2024 - Volunteer Appreciation and Enrichment Night
January 16, 2024 - Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms Due
February 12, 2024 - New Volunteer Orientation
February 17, 2024 - Winter Project Fair
March 9, 2024 - Ohio 4-H Conference
April 1, 2024 - Enrollment DeadlineApril 13, 2024 - 4-H Walk & Serve
April 17, 2024 - Advisor Fair Update
April 24, 2024 - Livestock Quality Assurance
May 1, 2024 - Fair Entry Portal Opens
May 5, 2024 - 4-H Camp Ohio Open House
May 22, 2024 - Livestock Quality Assurance
June 8, 2024 - Fair Entry Deadline
June 13-17, 2024 - Franklin County 4-H Camp
July 10, 2024 - Livestock Evaluations & Skillathon
July 15 - 21, 2024 - Proposed Franklin County Fair
National 4-H Conference applications are now available. Here is the basic info you need to know (more details are available below or on website https://go.osu.edu/N4HC):
- Date of Conference: April 18-24, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Ohio delegates arrive a day early on April 18. Conference begins April 19).
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (applicants must be 15-18 as of 1/1/24 and currently enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member)
Recognition Packet Pick-Up
Volunteers - SAVE THE DATE!
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