Upcoming 4-H deadlines, events and camps
- Doug Foxx OSU Extension Wayne County
- May 17, 2021
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As we turn hopefully from spring showers to warmer summer weather, we are excited to share several upcoming 4-H deadlines, events and camps that are planned for this year.
Animal ID
A major deadline for all 4-H youth taking animals to the fair is our June 1 Animal ID deadline. All animals coming to the fair (and potential back-up animals) must have their identification information including photos and any other required forms input into the 4-H Online Animals section by June 1. The only exceptions are market rabbits and market poultry, which are due Aug. 1.
Livestock clinics
Next up is our summer series of livestock clinics being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds for youth to learn more about showmanship, grooming, animal care, handling, safety, ethics and more. Dates, times and locations for each of our upcoming 4-H livestock clinics are listed below.
—Horse Clinic May 17 at 6 p.m., Coliseum.
—Dog Projects (general informational clinic) May 26 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Goat Clinic June 2 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Dog Rally Clinic June 3 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Poultry Clinic June 8 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Dog Obedience Clinic June 9 at 7 p.m., Buss Hall.
—Sheep Clinic June 15 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Dog Showmanship Clinic June 17 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Rabbit Clinic June 22 at 7 p.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
—Swine Clinic June 26 at 9 a.m., Goat/Sheep Arena.
Summer camps
This summer Wayne County 4-H will offer two summer camp opportunities — Cloverbud Day Camp and Junior Camp — both following recommended and required COVID-19 safety protocols developed by the CDC, Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio State University. Both camps are open to all youth in Wayne County even if they’re not a current member of 4-H; however, priority registration will be given to 4-H members through June 1. This year the camp counselors have selected “County Fair Camp” as the theme for both camps.
Cloverbud Day Camp will be June 8-10 for youth in kindergarten or higher, and age 5-8 as of Jan. 1 are eligible to register. Cloverbud Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Fisher Auditorium on the OSU Wooster campus. This year’s camp will feature many fun, hands-on learning and recreational activities. Registration is now available online at www.go.osu.edu/wayne4hcbcamp21.
Junior Camp will be June 30 to July 3 for youth in third grade or higher, and age 8-13 as of Jan. 1 can attend our three-night, four-day residential camp at 4-H Camp Ohio in Louisville. There are dozens of fun activities including rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, zip lining, climbing the adventure tower, nine-square in the air, gaga pit, stream studies, nature exploration, swimming, water games, scuba diving, archery, riflery, campfires, line dancing and more. Registration is now available online at www.go.osu.edu/4hjrcamp2021.
A new activity that will be available at Junior Camp this year is called Flying Squirrel. This is a high-flying adventure activity. Youth will be safely and securely strapped into harnesses by certified instructors. Once harnessed up, one youth will be positioned to run forward in one direction and at the same time through a series of pulleys and cables that are connected while another group of about eight youths will run in the opposite direction. The force of the other eight youth running in the opposite direction will propel the first youth straight up in the air about 20-30 feet where they will be suspended and “flying” for a few minutes until the team of eight are connected to safely lower them back to the ground.
Why should youth and teens attend camp? Summer camps have been credited with being full of transformational experiences for young people as they offer safe environments for youth to become more independent, confident and engaged citizens. Camps challenge youth and teens to step out of their ordinary routines and comfort zones and participate in new activities often not available in their own backyards. For more information and/or to register for a camp, contact me at the Wayne County Extension Office.
Doug Foxx is an OSU Extension 4-H youth development educator and may be called at 330-264-8722.