In Franklin County 4-H, we empower youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime! 4-H inspires curiosity, builds lifelong skills, fuels adventure, and grows leaders through fun, hands-on activities, that include clubs, projects, service, and camps. Kids can be a 4-H project member when they are 8 and in the third grade, and they can participate in competitive events like projects and judging at county fairs. 4-H project members select from 200+ projects based on their interest, what we call sparks in 4-H.
Younger children age 5 and in kindergarten are Cloverbuds who enjoy group-centered, non-competitive activities until they are eligible to be a project member. All 4-H members engage in hands-on learning in clubs, camps, and other settings with approved adult volunteers. 4-H volunteers are critical to the success of the 4-H program and undergo a thorough selection process.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in the 4-H program and/or would like to talk more about becoming a 4-H volunteer, contact us today!
You also can learn more about all OSU Extension 4-H youth development programs at ohio4h.org.
To learn more about joining 4-H in Franklin County, click here. Or for specific questions, please contact our 4-H Youth Development Educator Beth Boomershine.
4-H Membership Expectations
The expectations for 4-H membership are a balance of 4-H project work, involvement in a 4-H club, participation in 4-H activities and events, and working towards improving one’s personal growth. 4-H members and their parents/guardians also are expected to abide by the Ohio 4-H Code of Conduct throughout the year, recommitting to the Code as part of the annual membership process.
Pledge
I pledge…
my HEAD to clearer thinking,
my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service, and
my HEALTH to better living
for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
Motto: To Make the Best Better
The 4-H motto refers to each member. It means that each member will do the “best” that he/she possibly can in whatever is attempted, and they will strive to improve the next time so his or her initial “best” becomes “better.” The 4-H motto encourages members to stretch their abilities and capacities to reach greater achievement within their own potential.