4-H/Youth Development


4-H Programs and Information
09 Geauga County Club Listing
The club program is open to youth ages 5-18. Enrollment deadline April 15, 2009. Call us at 440-834-4656 for a new member packet. For a club list, click on the link above or visit Geauga 4-H.
2009 Health and Safety Poster Contest
Safety comes in cans! I can, You can, We Can! 2009 Theme: Water Safety - click here for flyer
The 4-H Annual Food-A-Thon
Drop off Site is Rabbit Barn, Geauga County Fairgrounds - Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm or Friday, August 14, 2009 from 11:00am - 1:00pm - for more information click here for flyer
4-H Advisory Committee Presents Fair Fest 2009
Fair fest will be held again this year in the Jr. Fair building on Saturday, Sunday and Monday during fair. To participate, click here for the flyer and return the bottom section to the Extension office or email the details to: ward.714@cfaes.osu.edu or jevnikar.1@cfaes.osu.edu by August 1, 2009. If you have any question please call the extension office at 440-834-4656.
2009 Geauga County Calendar
June/July 2009 Newsletter
2009 Family Guide 
2009 State Fair Guide Book
4-H Member Activities
4-H Field Trip to the African Safari Wildlife Park
Friday, October 16, 2009 - All 4-H members are invited to attend! Registration deadline is Monday, September 14, 2009 - Note: only 39 seats for members and 5 seats for adults are available, so respond ASAP! For more information and to register click on registration form and permission forms. Trip is sponsored by the Geauga 4-H Advisory Committee.
4-H Day at Cedar Point
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Flyer
Sheep Clinic 
Flockmasters Sheep Clinic
Saturday, July 11th at the Great Geauga County Fairgrounds Small Grandstand from 9am - 12pm the Flockmasters 4-H club will be sponsoring a FREE Sheep Clinic open to everyone who wants to learn more about how to properly care for sheep. Do you want to learn more about Shearing, Hoof Trimming, Showmanship and Skillathon Practice. Register by July 1, 2009 so that you can receive 2 tickets to enter in the door prize drawing. Those who show up on the day of the clinic will only get 1 ticket. Fill out the Registration Form or for more information please email mmadeleine.ray@gmail.com or call 440-285-7063.
Poultry Clinic
August 5, 2009 - All Poultry 4-H Clubs are invited to the Annual Poultry Clinic - Certified Poultry Judge Larry Lokai will talk about poultry showmanship and raising all chicken, duck and turkey projects. Come and join us on August 5, 2009 beginning at 6:30pm at the Jr. Fair Pavilion by the milkshake booth on the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, OH. RSVP to OSU Extension, Geauga Co. at 440-834-4656. Flyer
Local 4-H Scholarships
Aaron John Hope Memorial 4-H Scholarship - Due Saturday, August 15, 2009
Geauga County Junior Leader 4-H Club Scholarship Application - Due Monday, May 4, 2009
Ronnie Rennolds Jr. Fair Livestock Sale Scholarship - Due Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Geauga County 4-H Horse Committee Scholarship Applicaton - Due Wednesday, July 1, 2009
2009 Ohio 4-H Scholarships and Achievement Awards
Geauga 4-H Camp Information
Join Us at Geauga County 4-H Camp - July 12-18, 2009 - A week filled with new friends, adventures and good times. Ages 8 - 14. You will enjoy swimming, boating, crafts, conservation, recreation and shooting sports. There are lots of fun activities like songs, games, and campfires. Flyer - Send a completed registration form and minimum payment of $65.00 by June 12, 2009 payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. Registration Form - Balance of $160.00 will be due by June 30, 2009.
Scholarships up to $160, sponsored by the Geauga 4-H Advisory Committe, are available for Geauga residents. Scholarship applications are due by May 29, 2009.
"New Leadership Camp"
August 2 - 8, 2009 - A camp for young leaders to learn, share and practice leadership while enjoying all the traditions of camp. Anyone 13 - 18 years old with an interest in leadership. The camp is being held at Camp Whitewood and the cost is $225.00. 4-H Advisory Committee is offering scholarships for those who would like to attend from Geauga County. Scholarship Applications are due by July 1, 2009 at the Extension Office.
2009 Ohio 4-H Sea Camp
June 29 - July 3, 2009 - Kelleys 4-H Camp Kelleys Island - Registration deadline is May 25, 2009 - Ages 13 - 18 - For more information and an Application Form click Ohio 4-H Sea Camp
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities, both short and long term, available for youth and adults in the club and camp programs. Volunteer Application & cover letter
2009 Advisor Project Book Order Form
Ohio 4-H Advisors Handbook
Cloverbud Newsletter - Sping Issue
4-H Horse News 
The Ohio State University Horse Center
Information, news and events related to 4-H Horse programs and Ohio State Horse programs
Equine Spring Newsletter
Find out upcoming events, training, and rule changes.




