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Older Youth Opportunities

Older 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 Youth Opportunities

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  1. Older 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. What camp is held on Kelley’s Island in August? A. Ohio: Military Kids B. Leadership Camp C. Sea Camp Answer: A. Ohio: Military Kids Camp/Staff - 100

  4. Ohio: Military Kids -OMK delivers a specialty camp program to youth in military families.-The camp is held on Kelley’s Island in August.

  5. Camp/Staff - 200 What camp is held in June at Canter’s Cave? • A. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Education Camp • B. Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp • C. Military Teen Adventure 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 and welcome and those with a background in shooting sports is a bonus.-Camp is held in June at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson County.

  7. Camp/Staff - 300 What camp is a specialized outdoor adventure camp for the youth of military families? • A. Shooting Sports Education Camp • B. Ohio 4-H Sea Camp • C. Military Teen Adventure Camp Answer: C. Military Teen Adventure Camp

  8. Military Teen Adventure Camp -This is a specialized outdoor adventure camp for the youth of military families.-Youth from Ohio and other surrounding states attend.

  9. Camp/Staff - 400 Which of these camps is a water related specialty camp? • A. Sea Camp • B. Leadership Camp • C. None Answer: A. Sea Camp

  10. Ohio 4-H Sea Camp-This is a specialty camp is held on the shore of Lake Erie and focuses on the science of Lake Erie, marine-related skills, and the history and recreational uses of the lake. -Participants are welcome from all over the state.-Staff age 18+ are needed to deliver program and provide support.

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

  12. County Summer Camp Programs-If you enjoyed summer camp as a 4-H’er, your county might need you as a counselor.-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.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 a staff to work at the camp all summer, delivering the camp program to all campers.-Hiring for summer staff is happening now. Send an e-mail to epley.24@osu.edu for more information.

  13. State Leadership - 100 Which of the following leadership opportunities is a possible next step if you like clothing and design? • A. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • B. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders • C. The Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board Answer: C. Ohio 4-H 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 15-18 years old at the time of application to apply? • A. Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council • B. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • C. Ohio State Junior Fair Board Answer: A. Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council

  16. Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council-The Teen Advisory Council is the highest youth leadership body in Ohio 4-H. They work to improve the 4-H program and enhance the 4-H leadership opportunities for older 4-H youth.-TAC members must be between age 15 and 18 at the time of application, and they serve for two-year terms. Applications are due the Friday following the Ohio State Fair.

  17. State Leadership - 300 Which board gives fund-raises on behalf of Ohio 4-H and they have a board member opening for young adults? • A. Ohio State Junior Fair Board • B. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board • C. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leadership Board Answer: B. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board

  18. Ohio 4-H Foundation Board-The Ohio 4-H Foundation gives fund-raises on behalf of Ohio 4-H, and gives tens of thousands of dollars per year to support Ohio 4-H programs.-They have board member openings for young adults. You can help provide youth perspective for what projects should get funded, along with help develop new relationships with other supports of Ohio 4-H.

  19. State Leadership - 400 Which of the following requires the completion of a weekend training and to assist with their education camp? • A. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors • B. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders • C. Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board Answer: B. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders

  20. Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Junior Leaders-Must be 14 years or older-Complete weekend training on chosen discipline. Upon completion, are certified to assist with the chosen discipline.-Assist at Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp

  21. State Leadership - 500 Which of the following is a great place to start if you are interested in Ohio 4-H State leadership? • A. Ohio State Junior Fair Board • B. Ohio 4-H State Fashion Board • C. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors Answer: C. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors

  22. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors-The Ambassadors provide service to Ohio 4-H events across the state, and serve as spokespeople for the organization at special events.-If you are interested in state level 4-H leadership, this is a great place to start.-Ambassadors serve for two-year terms, with applications due at the end of January and then the Friday following the Ohio State Fair. (Please note: the deadline of Friday after the state fair will be the new deadline starting August 2016)Please continue (spacebar) for another State Leadership Opportunity

  23. Ohio State Fair 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 Teen Conference.-The youth help with the planning and support of the Ohio State Fair. These youth often have experience as county junior fair board members.

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

  25. Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp -This is Ohio 4-H’s premier leadership development opportunity for older youth.Camp is held at 4-H Camp Ohio, July 5-9, 2016. -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.

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

  27. Buckeye Leadership Workshop-This event has roots in 4-H, but it is not a 4-H hosted event.-BLW teaches leadership skills and group activities to youth and adults from across the country.Participants learn a wide range of skills from managing group dynamics to making an animal hide ceremonial drum. There are many games and activities throughout the week. -The five-day workshop is held (March 30th-April 3, 2016) every year in the spring, usually in April.The cost is $350, and some scholarship opportunities are available each year.

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

  29. 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 each winter (Friday, November 20, 2015 - 6:00pm to Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 10:30am)-The college age instructors have 4-H experience, and can share their background as college students and young professionals.

  30. 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? • A. Making eXtreme Counselors • B. Ohio 4-H Conference • C. Buckeye Leadership Workshop Answer: A. Making eXtreme Counselors

  31. 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.-The event is held in February to provide the participants with ideas that they can plan into their own county camps for the upcoming summer.-The cost is minimal, but some counties provide scholarships. You must register for this event through your county extension office.

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

  33. 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.Sure, you need to do some extra work if you are a presenter but you can partner with your friends, advisors, 4-H professional, or any other person who is willing to help you teach something new to the Ohio 4-H Community.Presentation proposals are due in late September, and they are selected in October. The proposals are submitted online.-Check Ohio4h.org for more information.Please continue (spacebar) for more leadership skill development opportunities.

  34. Ohio Fair Managers’ Conference Junior Fair Day-If you are involved with your county’s junior fair board, then attending the Junior Fair Day at the Ohio Fair Manager’s Conference is an important opportunity for training and exchanging ideas 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.

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

  36. State Awards and Scholarships-Ohio 4-H offers state-level achievement awards and college scholarships to 4-H members who earn the highest recognitions in almost every 4-H project category.-There are awards and scholarships for specific animal projects, for leadership projects, for fashion, and for many others.Scholarship applications are due each year in February, and must be submitted online.-Applications often rely on your 4-H achievement record. Keep good records and improve your chances!-Awards are presented at the Annual Ohio 4-H Achievement Award Recognition Dinner in June.-Achievement Form Category Award winners receive trip to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia in November.-If you have questions about awards and scholarships, the best place to start is asking your county 4-H professional about it.

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

  38. County Awards-Many counties offer 4-H members the opportunity to earn local county awards and scholarships.-The applications are different from county-to-county—ask your county’s 4-H professional about the opportunities available to you.-Many counties send 4-Hers to go on a trip to Washington, DC, in June or July to attend Citizenship Washington Focus at the National 4-H Conference Center.

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

  40. National 4-H Conference-Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council members have this opportunity-This event is held in April -Differences between National 4-H Congress and Conference:Congress is a large event in Atlanta, focusing on developing a shared connection of 4-H spirit across the national membershipConference 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

  41. Awards and Scholarships - 400 Which of the following give partial scholarships for youth to travel to countries such as Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, Norway, and Japan? • A. Ohio 4-H International Program • B. Ohio 4-H Teen Advisory Council • C. Ohio 4-H Ambassadors Answer: A. Ohio 4-H International Program

  42. Ohio 4-H International Programs-Opportunities for 4-H’ers to travel abroad or host an international youth at home.-Partial scholarships available for youth to travel to: Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, Norway, and Japan.-Hosting opportunities available for 4-H families to host an international youth for a one-month homestay in the summer from Japan and Argentina.-Youth from families who host an incoming youth have the chance to earn additional scholarship funds if selected for an outbound program.

  43. Awards and Scholarships - 500 Which of the following have hosting opportunities available for 4-H families to host an international youth for a one-month homestay in the summer from Japan and Argentina? • A. Junior Leadership Group • B. Ohio 4-H International Program • C. CARTEENS Answer: B. Ohio 4-H International Program

  44. Ohio 4-H International Programs-Opportunities for 4-H’ers to travel abroad or host an international youth at home.-Partial scholarships available for youth to travel to: Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, Finland, Norway, and Japan.-Hosting opportunities available for 4-H families to host an international youth for a one-month homestay in the summer from Japan and Argentina.-Youth from families who host an incoming youth have the chance to earn additional scholarship funds if selected for an outbound program.

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

  46. Junior Leadership Group-Some counties offer Junior Leadership groups, providing the opportunity for 4-H’ers to support the county programs and get involved activities.-The groups are typically made up of the most active 4-H members from across the county, coming from many different clubs.-If your county does not have a Junior Leadership group, speak with your 4-H professional. She or he might just be looking for someone to start the group!

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

  48. Junior Fair Board-County fairs don’t just happen by themselves! Active committees of senior and junior fair board members make all of the decisions and bring the fair to life.-Love the fair and want to help? Want to improve something for the future? Join the junior fair board.-Each county’s fair board is different—ask your county’s 4-H professional how you can be involved.

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

  50. County Summer Camp Programs-If you enjoyed summer camp as a 4-H’er, your county might need you as a counselor.-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.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 a staff to work at the camp all summer, delivering the camp program to all campers.-Hiring for summer staff is happening now. Send an e-mail to epley.24@osu.edu for more information.

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