Ohio 4-H Older Youth Opportunities

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  1. 2. Held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this day-long conference provides teens with educational sessions pertaining to 4-H projects, 4-H opportunities, leadership development, and current events. Includes buffet lunch and opportunities for networking
  2. 4. This is held at the National 4-H Center (Chevy Chase, MD). It gives 4-H youth the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic engagement skills they need to be outstanding leaders in their home communities and at the national level. Through sightseeing tours in the living classroom of Washington, D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, youth learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who have shaped it, and how they can apply the leadership and citizenship skills they have learned when they return home.
  3. 5. The mission of the conference is to reward delegates for their state level achievements in the area of dairy cows and dairy goats, provide delegates the opportunity to practice new dairy related skills, observe new dairy techniques, encourage delegates to conduct educational dairy activities in their local communities, foster an increased understanding and appreciation of the dairy industry, meet new people, and share ideas.
  4. 6. This program is conducted at 4-H Camp Ohio and emphasizes recreational leadership skills and fun activities.
  5. 8. Held at Recreation Unlimited (Ashley, Ohio). This learning, sharing workshop is intended as a balanced program of social, physical, mental, and spiritual activities. It is a powerful learning environment in which anyone who works with people, professionally or informally, can develop programming for youth or adults.
  6. 13. Held on the campus of the Ohio State University, this program focuses on college and career readiness for Ohio 4-H members. Participants will have the chance to develop valuable skills, make new friends, and fuel individual growth.
  7. 18. A traffic safety program conducted by 4-H teen leaders and their program partners for juvenile traffic offenders.
  8. 19. This club or group provides an opportunity for teens to improve leadership skills while working together in a social environment. Teens increase their skills in leadership, citizenship, and community service and also develop social skills through interactions with their peers and adult leaders.
  9. 20. Hosted in Washington, D.C. – National 4-H Conference is a premier civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members. It is administered by NIFA and USDA. Delegates become familiar with government and future career opportunities and share their voice with federal agencies and congressional committees.
  10. 22. A small group of outstanding 4-H youth involved in 4-H textiles and clothing projects. Individuals are selected from across the state to: a) assist in conducting the Ohio State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue; b) assist with educational programming efforts related to textiles and clothing at county, regional, and state-wide events; c) serve as an advocate for Ohio’s 4-H textiles and clothing projects and programs.
  11. 24. embers are part of the highest youth decision-making and advisement and body in the state’s 4-H program. Members work together to improve Ohio 4-H programming, administration, and relevance to youth in today’s society through cooperation with state 4-H leaders, active support of new and innovative 4-H programming, and advocacy for 4-H and youth issues
  12. 25. Short term role to assist with Ohio 4-H events in the summer, such as the Ohio State Fair project judging. Serve as speakers, emcees, program facilitators, hosts or hostesses, committee members, and in many other youth leadership roles for 4-H and Extension programs and events throughout the state.
  13. 26. Membership comprised of individuals from each of the youth organizations represented at the Ohio State Fair. Members are expected to attend meetings and stay at the fair for the entire 12 days, where they help strengthen and coordinate activities in a fast-paced, action-packed month at the Ohio State Fair.
  14. 27. 4-H Cultural Immersion Project (CIP) experience in Puerto Rico. Is a great way to better understand a different culture without leaving the United States. This experience immerses youth in a different culture and builds multicultural skills and understanding. Teens will experience both the Old San Juan urban area as well as life in the remote mountain town of Castañer. We will also be working with Puerto Rican youth in joint service projects and leading teambuilding activities for students at University Gardens High School in San Juan.
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  1. 1. Established in an effort to encourage and inspire more 4-H teens to become responsible citizens who are involved in local government. This award is designed to reinforce the importance of having youth become contributing citizens in their communities. Annual selection of monetary award.
  2. 3. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador program provides an excellent opportunity for 4-H'ers active in shooting sports projects to demonstrate their skills in leadership, citizenship and community service through ambassador activities that promote and encourage the 4-H Shooting Sports Program.
  3. 7. This is part of a national initiative involving 49 states and the District of Columbia with high levels of National Guard and Reserve deployment. Programs are designed for military youth to help them find positive ways to cope with the stress of their family member's deployment. Residential camping is one such program. Camp is held at Kelleys Island.
  4. 9. These awards recognize a 4-H member's achievement in a specific area. Areas include Beef, *Camping, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Communications, Companion Animals, Creative Arts, Dairy, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Goat, *Healthy Living, Horse, Leadership, Llamas & Alpacas, Mechanical Engineering, *Natural Resources, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, *Safety, Sheep, Shooting Sports, *STEM, Swine, Veterinary Science. *Workforce Development, and Woodworking. Award recipients receive a paid trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia in the fall.
  5. 10. The 4-H Global Immersion Project is a cross-cultural and agricultural career field exploration program designed to help youth learn about Ag careers, cross-cultural interactions, workforce preparation and leadership skills. In this experience, teens will be part of a “Work Internship” with American Farm School in Thessaloniki Greece. High school students will work in cohorts focused on different program units that include Animal and Plant Production, Food Science & Technology, and more.
  6. 11. This is held on Kelleys Island at Lake Erie. Campers learn about one of Ohio's most important resources: Lake Erie! Campers will be in, on, and around the water as they explore the science of the lake, learn marine-related skills, and discover the history and recreational uses of our great lake. Campers will learn about safe boating in Ohio and have the opportunity to earn their Ohio Boater Education certificate.
  7. 12. The Urban Immersion Project is a 4-H initiative that combines cross-cultural learning, teamwork, and service-learning in the urban environment of Washington, DC. UIP Experience is designed to build skills and abilities to prepare youth for success in a diverse workplace as well as build a cultural understanding of those who are different.
  8. 14. Many funds currently exist for Ohio 4-H members. The majority are for graduates attending The Ohio State University, but several exist for members attending any accredited post-secondary institution. Monetary amounts and requirements vary, but application focus is on 4-H participation and leadership.
  9. 15. Join Ohio 4-H & Hocking College professionals at Canters Cave 4-H Camp for a weekend of learning about forestry & wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, ODNR careers & college opportunities and more
  10. 16. This is held at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp, Jackson, Ohio. Campers select a shooting sports discipline to focus on for the week and enjoy other traditional 4-H camp activities.
  11. 17. Opportunity designed for youth who have proven leadership abilities and are willing to take on major responsibilities before and during their county fair.
  12. 21. Develop advanced leadership abilities by serving in this role, as peer helpers, teen program assistants, and in other capacities. Undergo the training and program planning process specific to the particular camp. A variety of day-camp and residential-camps exist in each county.
  13. 23. The premier leadership development opportunity available for Ohio 4-H members. The focus of the five-day leadership experience is the development of concrete peer leadership skills that will enhance participants to have an immediate impact in their home 4-H club, county, community, or school.