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Older 4-H Youth Opportunities

Older 4-H Youth Opportunities. Categories. State Leadership. Leadership Skill Development. Awards and Scholarships. County Leadership. Camp/Staff. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500.

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Older 4-H Youth Opportunities

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  1. Older 4-H Youth Opportunities

  2. Categories State Leadership Leadership Skill Development Awards and Scholarships County Leadership Camp/Staff 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 Final Jeopardy

  3. Camp/Staff - 100 What camp is held on Kelleys Island in August? • Ohio: Military Kids • State 4-H Leadership Camp • Sea Camp Answer: A. Ohio: Military Kids

  4. Ohio: Military Kids • OMK delivers a specialty camp program to youth in military families. • The camp is held on Kelleys Island in August. • If you are interested in OMK or being a counselor, contact Kayla Oberstadt, oberstadt.1@osu.edu

  5. Camp/Staff - 200 What camp is held at Canter’s Cave? • Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp • Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp • Carving New Ideas Camp Answer: A. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp

  6. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp • This is a specialty camp that teaches basic and advanced shooting sports skills to youth. • Counselors are needed. Those with a background in shooting sports is a bonus. • Camp is held in June/July at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson County.

  7. Camp/Staff - 300 What state 4-H camp focuses on development of concrete peer leadership? • Ohio 4-H Sea Camp • Ohio: Military Kids • State 4-H Leadership Camp Answer: C. State 4-H Leadership Camp

  8. State 4-H Leadership Camp • Application process varies by county. • Open to 4-H youth ages 14+. • Held in July at 4-H Camp Ohio. • Counselor application due in April, must be 18+. • Counselors also attend training in May and the day immediately prior to camp.

  9. Camp/Staff - 400 Which of these camps is a water related specialty camp? • Sea Camp • State 4-H Leadership Camp • Carving New Ideas Camp Answer: A. Sea Camp

  10. Ohio 4-H Sea Camp • This is a specialty camp held on the shore of Lake Erie and focuses on the science, marine-related skills, history and recreational uses of the lake. • Held in July at Kelleys Island • Teens ages 13 to 18 (as of January 1st) are welcome. • Staff age 18+ are needed.

  11. Camp/Staff - 500 Who do I contact to get involved in state wide counseling or other state opportunities? • My Mom • Hannah Epley • County Superintendent Answer: B. Hannah Epley epley.24@osu.edu

  12. Ohio 4-H Camp Facility Staff (usually age 16, 17, 18+) • Ohio 4-H has 13 camp facilities across the state. • Many of those facilities hire staff to work at the camp all summer, delivering camp programs to all campers. • Send an e-mail to epley.24@osu.edu for more information on being on summer staff.

  13. State Leadership - 100 Which of the following leadership opportunities is a possible next step if you like clothing and design? • Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders • State Fashion Board Answer: C. State Fashion Board

  14. Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board • The State Fashion Board oversees the State Fashion Revue at the Ohio State Fair, along with presentations and workshops throughout the year. • If you are active in clothing design and fashion in your home club or county, the State Fashion Board is a possible next step.

  15. State Leadership - 200 What state youth leadership opportunity do you have to be between 14-18 years old at the time of application to apply? • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council • Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • State Junior Fair Board Answer: A. Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council

  16. Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council • TLC is a 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. • TLC members must be between age 14 and 18 at the time of application, and they serve for one year. • Applications are due the Friday following the Ohio State Fair.

  17. State Leadership - 300 Which board raises funds on behalf of Ohio 4-H and has a board member opening for young adults? • State Junior Fair Board • Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders Answer: B. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board

  18. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • This board raises funds on behalf of Ohio 4-H, and gives tens of thousands of dollars per year to support Ohio 4-H programs. • They have young adult board members who help provide youth perspective for what projects should get funded, along with helping develop new relationships with other supporters of Ohio 4-H.

  19. State Leadership - 400 What group annually selects two 4-H members to serve a two year term? • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council • State Junior Fair Board • Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board Answer: B. State Junior Fair Board

  20. State Junior Fair Board • The Ohio 4-H representatives to the State Junior Fair Board members are selected after a highly competitive application and interview process that takes place at the Ohio 4-H Conference. • The youth help support the Ohio State Fair. • These youth often have extensive leadership experience.

  21. State Leadership - 500 At what age can you become a camp counselor for a state 4-H camp? • 16+ • 18+ • Depends on the camp Answer: C. Depends on the camp

  22. State 4-H Camp Counselor • Application and selection required. • Ohio: Military Kids Camp Counselor: teens should be 16 and older. 4-H and/or military background is not required, but helpful.  • State 4-H Leadership Camp: Counselors must be 18+. Counselors also attend training before camp. • Sea Camp: Counselors must be 18+.

  23. Leadership Skill Development - 100 Which State opportunity requires you to be nominated by your county? • Buckeye Leadership Workshop • Carving New Ideas • State 4-H Leadership Camp Answer: C. State 4-H Leadership Camp

  24. State 4-H Leadership Camp • This is Ohio 4-H’s premier leadership development opportunity for older youth. • Camp is held at 4-H Camp Ohio in June/July. • Participants must be nominated by their county—if you want to participate, speak with your county 4-H professional. • Staff age 18+ are needed to deliver camp program and provide support.

  25. Leadership Skill Development - 200 Which of the following leadership events teach both youths and adults from across the country? • MXC: Making eXtreme Counselors • Buckeye Leadership Workshop • Carving New Ideas Answer: B. Buckeye Leadership Workshop

  26. Buckeye Leadership Workshop • This learning, sharing “workshop” is intended as a balanced program of social, physical, mental, and spiritual activities. • Must be 15+ or at least a freshman in High School to attend. • Scholarships are available and due in January. Registration due in February. • Held at Recreation Unlimited in Ashley, OH in March/April.

  27. Leadership Skill Development - 300 Which event is hosted by Ohio State University’s Collegiate 4-H Club? • Ohio 4-H Conference • Buckeye Leadership Workshop • Carving New Ideas Answer: C. Carving New Ideas

  28. Carving New Ideas • Ohio State University’s Collegiate 4-H Club puts on this leadership development and teambuilding workshop each year. • The weekend event is held at 4-H Camp Ohio in November • The college age instructors have 4-H experience, and can share their background as college students and young professionals.

  29. Leadership Skill Development - 400 Which training workshop brings together 4-H’ers from across the state for a weekend of fun, activities, and skill development? • MXC: Making eXtreme Counselors • Ohio 4-H Conference • Buckeye Leadership Workshop Answer: A. MXC: Making eXtreme Counselors

  30. MXC: Making eXtreme Counselors • MXC is a camp counselor training workshop that brings together counselors from across the state for a weekend of fun, activities, and skill development. • Held on a weekend in February. • The cost is minimal, but some counties provide scholarships. You must register for this event through your county extension office.

  31. Leadership Skill Development - 500 What event can you attend and/or teach a session for youth and adults from all over the state? • Carving New Ideas • Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp • Ohio 4-H Conference Answer: C. Ohio 4-H Conference

  32. Ohio 4-H Conference • You have the opportunity to be either a participant or a presenter. • Presenting at the Ohio 4-H Conference is a great way to teach others the skills that you have learned in 4-H. Presentation proposals are due in late September. • Please continue (spacebar) for more leadership skill development opportunities.

  33. Ohio Fair Managers’ Conference • An opportunity for training and exchanging ideas with junior fair board members about your fair. • The conference is in January each year. • Talk with your 4-H professional about how your county’s junior fair board can participate.

  34. Awards and Scholarships - 100 Which of the following awards are presented at the Annual Ohio 4-H Achievement Award Recognition Dinner in June? • National 4-H Conference • State Awards • County Awards Answer: B. State Awards

  35. State Awards • Ohio 4-H offers state-level achievement awards to 4-H members who earn the highest recognition in almost every 4-H project category. • Applications often rely on your 4-H achievement record. Keep good records and improve your chances! • Category Award winners receive trip to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia in November.

  36. Awards and Scholarships - 200 Which of the following is dependent on your specific county? • Ohio 4-H International Program • County Awards • Ohio 4-H Achievement Award Answer: B. County Awards

  37. County Awards • Many counties offer 4-H members the opportunity to earn county awards and scholarships. • Many counties send 4-H’ers to state camps and national events. • The applications are different from county-to-county—ask your county 4-H professional about the opportunities available to you.

  38. Awards and Scholarships - 300 Which of the following is open only to Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council members? • National 4-H Conference • Ohio 4-H International Program • County Awards Answer: A. National 4-H Conference

  39. National 4-H Conference • This event is usually held in March/April. • Conference is a small event in Washington, DC, focusing on the advocacy for the 4-H program with state and national leaders, training youth in the skills necessary to communicate the 4-H message to broad audiences.

  40. Awards and Scholarships - 400 Which of the following has a potential commitment for 3 ½ weeks in July? • National 4-H Conference • Ohio 4-H International Program • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council Answer: B. Ohio 4-H International Program

  41. Ohio 4-H International Programs • Opportunities for 4-H’ers to travel abroad or host an international youth at home. • Outbound travel varies for 3 ½ weeks in June or July. • Always looking for 4-H families with youth ages 10-15 to serve as a host siblings for Japanese youth in late July for 3 ½ weeks. Japanese youth are ages 12-14.

  42. Awards and Scholarships - 500 Which scholarship applications are only available online? • Ohio 4-H International Program • County 4-H Scholarships • Ohio 4-H Scholarships Answer: C. Ohio 4-H Scholarships

  43. Ohio 4‐H Scholarships • Majority of scholarships are for graduates attending OSU, but several exist for members attending any accredited post‐secondary institution. • Scholarship amounts and requirements vary, but the application focus is on 4‐H participation and leadership. • Applications are ONLY available online and are due February 15.

  44. County Leadership - 100 What group provides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to support the county programs and get involved in activities? • CARTEENS • Junior Leadership Club • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council Answer: B. Junior Leadership Club

  45. Junior Leadership Club • The groups are typically made up of 4-H members across the county from many different clubs. • If your county does not have a group, speak with your 4-H professional. She or he might be looking for someone to start the group!

  46. County Leadership - 200 What group works with the Senior Fair Board to plan the county fair? • State Junior Fair Board • Junior Fair Board • Summer Camp Counselor Answer: B. Junior Fair Board

  47. Junior Fair Board • Active committees of senior and junior fair board members make decisions and bring the fair to life. • Each county’s fair board is different—ask your county’s 4-H professional how you can be involved.

  48. County Leadership - 300 What teen group designs, plans, and delivers county camps? • Ohio State University’s Collegiate 4-H Club • CARTEENS • Summer Camp Counselor Answer: C. Summer Camp Counselor

  49. Summer Camp Counselors • Counselors plan much of the county summer camp program in the months leading up to the camp. • Camp Counselors go through required training. • Contact your county 4-H professional for more information about how to get involved.

  50. County Leadership - 400 What group offers a traffic safety program conducted by 4-H teen leaders? • CARTEENS • Junior Leadership Club • Junior Fair Board Answer: A. CARTEENS

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