ROSS COUNTY 4-H TEEN OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships, Award Trips, Awards, Camp Counselor, Junior Fair Board, Junior Leaders, Food and Fashion Board
Buckeye Leadership Workshop - A great camp for people ages 15-91. This powerful sharing 'workshop' is for anyone who works with people and/or develops programming for youth or adults
*Complete 'BLW registration' form
*Must be at least 14 years old or high school freshman and older
*Scholarships available
*Recreation Unlimited, Ashley, OH
Ohio 4-H Conference- Day-long conference provides teens with educational sessions pertaining to 4-H projects, 4-H opportunites, leadership development and current events.
*Contact Ross County Extension Office to register by February 1
*All teens welcome
*Greater Columbus Convention Center
Ohio 4-H Fashion Board - Youth involved in textiles and clothing projects.
*State Fashion Board members:
1. Assist in Ohio State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue
2. Assist with educational programming efforts related to textiles and clothing at county, regional, and state-wide events
3. Serve as an advocate for Ohio's 4-H textiles and clothing projects and programs
*Complete State Fashion Board application and an interview at the Ohio State Fair
*Up to 20 applicants selected across the state, nominated by county (1 per county)
*1-year term - Meets throughout the year
*Contact Laryssa Hook at hook.26@osu.edu for more information
Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC)- Statewide group of 4-H teens and young 4-H alumni that provides a youth stakeholder perspective in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Ohio 4-H programming. In the process, council members develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for future success
*Complete TLC application
*Must be 14-18 years old (as of January 1) Individuals apply for white, green, silver, gold or platinum level of involvement
*Due: Friday following the Ohio State Fair
*1-year term beginning in September
*4-8 face-to-face meetings/conference calls, self-led group tasks
Junior Fair Board
Ross County Junior Fair Board-JFB is designed for youth who have proven leadership abilities. The JFB plans and implements major responsibilities before and during the county fair.
*Complete the Ross County JFB application (available by August 1)
*Due: September 15
*Meetings on the first Monday of each month
Junior Leaders
Ross County Junior Leaders-Fun group to join to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes related to leadership and citizenship
*No application required. Just show up at meetings
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Meetings are usually on the second Wednesday of the month
Ross County 4-H Food and Fashion Board
*Members must be 13 years of age (as of January 1)
*Must have taken at least 3 Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Projects, as well as being enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences Project during their Board membership
*Application deadline is September 15 at go.osu.edu/rcffb.
Ohio 4-H State Achievement Awards
-These awards recognize 4-H member's achievements in a specific area. Areas: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Companion Animals, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Meat Goat, Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Woodworking and Veterinary Science
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be 14 years old (as of January 1) and a current 4-H member
*Due: January 15
*Winners receive a paid trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia in November
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
-Through sightseeing tours of Washington D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, you will learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who shaped it and how you can apply the leadership and citizenship skills. Meet 4-Hers from all over the United States!
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be 14 years old (as of January 1) and a current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($1300 value)
*June 19-24, 2022
*Due: January 15
National 4-H Dairy Conference
-Event provides delegates with an opportunity to learn more about the dairy industry, observe new dairy industry developments and be recognized for their achievements in the area of dairy cows
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Conference held September/October
*Due: January 15
Camp Canopy (Forestry Camp)
-Learn first-hand about Ohio's forest and natural resources. Explore the outdoors - tree ID, silviculture, ecology and forest projects
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($375 value)
*June 12-17 at FFA Camp, Muskingum, Carroll County
*Due January 15
State 4-H Leadership Camp
-The premiere leadership development opportunity available to Ohio 4-H members. Develop concrete peer leadership skills that will enable you to have an immediate impact in your home 4-H club, county, community or school
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($280 value)
*June 1 - 5, 2022 at 4-H Camp Ohio
*Teens may also apply as counselors (application due May 1, must be 18 years old or older)
*Due: January 15
*Additional infomation
STATE WIDE
Ohio State Junior Fair Board
-Members help strengthen and coordinate State Fair activities at the Ohio State Fair. State JFB members are expected to attend meetings and stay at the state fair for the entire 12 days. Comprised of outstanding individuals from each of the youth organizations represented at the Ohio State Fair, this group helps coordinate State Fair activities.
*Complete the 2026 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 16 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*applicants selected yearly
*2-year term
*Due: January 15
