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4-H Open House February 15, 2025
 9-11am
Butler County Fairgrounds
1715 Fairgrove Avenue in Hamilton
All are welcome to attend to learn more about 4-H programs and meet club leaders and members!
Download an Open House Flyer Here

Preparing Youth for Success

In Ohio 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:

  1. Contact Butler County 4-H at 513-887-3722 or simpson-sloan.1@osu.edu to find a club near you.
  2. Contact the advisor of a club near you.
  3. Select projects. (Click here to see the Project Guide)
  4. Enroll online. (Click here for online enrollment instructions)

You also can learn more about all OSU Extension 4-H youth development programs at ohio4h.org

For more information on the Butler County 4-H program, please call our office at 513-887-3722.

 

Special Needs Accommodations

Accommodations can be made for youth with disabilities through our Winning 4-H Plan. Visit ohio4h.org/about/join-4-h#winning-plan for more information and to download the request form.


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