End of the Year Awards - Due Soon

The 2024 Franklin County 4-H Recognition Program will be held Sunday, September 29. All participants should arrive at the Franklin County Fairgrounds by 1:30pm.

• Each registered 4-H member will receive individual recognition on stage
• Ice cream, popcorn, and snacks
• Fall Festival Activities
• Camp Dances

Register your family to attend by September 20.

Register at this link: go.osu.edu/4HRec24

4-H members and adult volunteers are needed to pull off this great event! If you have registered to attend the Recognition Program and would like to help out that night, consider signing up for a helpful role at the program. The link to sign up can be found here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d3RVDoLsd0a87f8

(DON'T FORGET THAT YOU MUST ALSO REGISTER TO ATTEND IN ADDITION TO SIGNING UP TO HELP!)

The Helping Hands Community Service Award is an opportunity for 4-H Clubs to share how they have made a difference in their local communities this year.

The Honor Club Award is an opportunity for 4-H Clubs to apply for recognition for completing the 4-H year while going above and beyond the minimum club requirements.

Applications are now available for 4-H teen camp counselors at this year's 4-H camp, June 13-17, 2025. The process will also require a club advisor form regarding your club involvement, reference checks, along with an interview.

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 1/1/25). 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 2024
• 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 2025

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, 2025)
• 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:October 15, 2024

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 2024 IS NOV. 22-24 AT 4-H CAMP OHIO!

• Diving Into New Ideas
• The fee is $90
• Registration closes 10/31
• Regsiter Here: go.osu.edu/CNI

Email: boomershine.10@osu.edu or stoneburner.31@osu.edu
Website: franklin.osu.edu
Location: 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-866-6900 option 2
Facebook: facebook.com/4hfranklin