Call Audrey Dimmerling 4-H Educator 330-424-7291 or email dimmerling.13@osu.edu 

WHAT IS 4-H? 

4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to age 19. Ohio 4-H youth development reaches more than 240,000 youth each year – helping kids “learn by doing” through hands-on activities.

All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics.

4-H creates fun while learning in a variety of ways. Kids can participate in 4-H through community clubs, camps, in-school and after-school activities, and summer programs. They increase their self-confidence and personal life skills while learning about specific subjects - anything from animals or computers to public speaking, cooking, art, gardening and environmental sciences!

In Columbiana County, over 700 youth participate in 30 clubs, which are run by 150 trained and screened volunteers. Annually, club members choose which of the many Ohio 4-H Projects they will participate in. Projects offered each year are outlined in the OHIO 4-H FAMILY GUIDE.  4-H has more to offer to youth in our community than those that live on a farm or raise animals. There is something for everyone!

FIND A 4-H CLUB

You can call the OSU Extension office at 330-424-7291 or 330-870-1165 to speak to one of our staff members to help you locate a 4-H Club near you. 

CLUB LISTING WITH ADVISOR CONTACT

4-H Project Guide 

There are 4-H Projects for everyone no matter what your interest. You can check out all of the available projects in our 4-H Project Guide. 

4-H PROJECT GUIDE

4-H PROJECT GUIDE FLIP VERSION

MOST COMMON ASKED QUESTIONS

Click on the question to learn more.

 

What is the age Requirements for a youth Member?	What is the difference between a Cloverbud and a 4-H Member?	What are the 4-H Projects?	What do 4-H Members do at Meetings?
Are there Enrollment Deadlines?	How often does a 4-H Club meet?	What if a member wants to switch clubs after Enrollment Deadline?	Who plan's the 4-H Club program?
What do advisors do at the meeting?	What does a 4-H Project cost?	How do 4-H members get to exhibit at the county fair?

4-H Winning Plan

Accommodations can be made for youth with disabilities through our 4-H Winning Plan.

To make an accomodation request, complete the Winning 4-H Plan Request form (link below) and send it to our 4-H Educator.

Winning Plan 4-H Plan request Form- two options

Print and Write - print this form, handwrite your responses, then send

PDF Fillable- open this form, type your responses, then print and send

 

 

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