Teen Opportunities

The 4-H Teen program offers a variety of local, state, national, and international opportunities.
Scroll down to read about the following opportunities or for additional information, call 740/702-3200.

 Click here for all Forms & Documents

Be sure to read all the guidelines & follow directions when completing forms.

AWARD TRIPS

Each year, 4-H members are selected to attend special camps and events outside Ross County. These fun-filled, leadership activities offer memorable learning experiences to youth.

To apply for Award Trips or any of the Additional Opportunities, complete an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record

Award Trips / Camps

• 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus held in Washington D.C.
• 4-H Sea Camp held on Kelley's Island on Lake Erie
• 4-H Leadership Camp held at 4-H Camp Ohio in Licking County
• Ohio Forestry Camp held at Camp Muskingham near Carrollton

Additional Opportunities

• National Dairy Conference
• Ohio 4-H Ambassador Program
• Ohio Dairy Goat Conference
• Ohio State Junior Fair Board
• Ohio Township Assoc. 4-H Local Government Award Program
• State 4-H Achievement Awards - in several program areas, contact our office

CAMP COUNSELOR

Application Deadline:  Thank you for applying.  The deadline is past.
Who:  Enrolled 4-H members ages 14 - 18 as of January 1, 2008

Experience camp life as a counselor and you'll work closely with campers, take on a leadership role, develop the camp program and have fun! Ross County offers 3 youth camps where responsible, active counselors are needed.
See what it's all about on the Camp Counselor  & Camp pages.

To apply as a Camp Counselor, complete & return the following to the Extension office:

• Camp Counselor Application
• Camp Counselor Contract
• Ohio Volunteer Standards of Behavior Form
• 2 Counselor Reference Forms - to be completed & returned by adults who are NOT your relative.

CARTEENS  

Application Deadline:  none
Who:  Enrolled 4-H members ages 15 1/2 & over and has their driving permit or license

Caution And Responsibility + Teenagers who participate = CARTEENS
To learn more about teen driving & to teach others about safe driving, join the the Ross County CARTEEN Program. CARTEENS participate in a Mock Crash, local Health Fairs, the Ross County Fair, Prom Promise, and other fun activities. For information, contact Program Co-ordinator Chrisy Danison at 702-3200. 

ROSS COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD

Application Deadline:   The 2008 JFB has been chosen. Please apply in August for the 2009 JFB
Who:  Enrolled 4-H members ages 14 - 18 as of January 1, 2008

The Junior Fair Board is comprised of members representing several youth organizations... 4-H, Farm Bureau, FCCLA, FFA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Grange.

See how the Ross County Junior Fair operates first-hand. Lots of work involved, but lots of fun, too. The JFB meets all year long preparing for the upcoming fair - from Fairgrounds Improvement & Row of Champions to Junior Fair Night and Cloverbud Activities- the JFB is one busy group! 4-H Members are selected for 1-year terms and must adhere to attendance & participation policies.

All applicants must complete and return a Junior Fair Boad Application to the Extension office. Interviews will be held in September for the upcoming year.

JUNIOR LEADERS

Application Deadline:  On-going, you're always welcome!
Who:  Enrolled 4-H members ages 14 - 18 as of January 1, 2008

The JL Club is an organized program of activities which encourages older youth to develop new knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership & citizenship, while meeting with other 4-H'ers from around the county. Special awards are given to those who complete JL requirements.

It's easy to get involved, call 702-3200 for the next meeting date & time and then show up!

COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:  Thank you for applying.  The deadline is past.
Who:  4-H members and 4-H Alumni

Kingston National Bank 4-H Scholarship ($500 scholarship sponsored by Kingston National Bank)

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a 4-H member and a high school senior who is planning to enroll as a freshman at any accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Any academic major is acceptable.
• Recipients maintaining an undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher during their first year will be entitled to receive an additional $500.00 toward second year tuition, providing an official transcript of grades is submitted.
• To apply, complete an Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application.

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Nicky Morris Memorial 4-H Scholarship ($500 scholarship in Memory of Nicky Morris)

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a 4-H member and a high school senior planning to enroll as a freshman at any accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Any academic major is acceptable.
• Preference will be given to members who have taken a market hog project.
• To apply, complete an Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application.

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Ross County 4-H Scholarship ($500 scholarship in Memory of David Lane)

Requirements:

• Applicant must be a 4-H member and a high school senior planning to enroll as a freshman at any accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Any academic major is acceptable.
• To apply, complete an Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application.

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Ross County 4-H Alumni Scholarship ($500 scholarship sponsored by Nestle Beich Candy Co. and the Ross County 4-H Endowment Fund)

Requirements:

• Applicant must be 19 years of age as of January 1 of the current year.
• Applicant must be a former Ross County 4-H member.
• Applicant must be a sophmore, junior, or senior status at any accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Currently enrolled full-time (12 hours or greater) in any academic major.
• Have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• To apply, complete a 4-H Alumni Scholarship Application.

OHIO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline:  Thank you for applying the deadline is past.
Who:  4-H members & 4-H Alumni
NOTE: These forms are to be returned directly to State 4-H Office. Refer to form.

There are 24 state-wide 4-H scholarships available. Several are listed below, for a complete list & eligibility requirements click Ohio 4-H Scholarships. 

Collegiate 4-H Scholarship
two $500 tuition credits available to 4-H members planning to attend OSU or are currently enrolled at OSU and a member of Collegiate 4-H.

John T. Mounts Scholarship
one $1000 tuition credit awarded to a former 4-H member attending as a sophmore, junior, or senior at OSU Main Campus

Cunningham 4-H Leadership Scholarship
one $700 tuition credit awarded to a past 4-H member and a sophmore, junior, or senior at OSU

Vance Family 4-H Scholarship
one $2000 and two $1000 tuition credits awarded to a current 4-H member and graduating senior or a current freshman, sophmore, or junior enrolled at OSU