Join Stark County 4-H Information Brochure
WANT TO JOIN A STARK 4-H CLUB?
Deadline to Join March 15th, Annually
Call the Stark County, OSU Extension OFFICE 234-348-6001
4-H is a non-formal educational youth development program offered to individuals ages 5 to 19.
Among all the fun things to learn about in 4-H are animals, computers, public speaking, cooking, art, gardening, natural sciences, and much more. You can participate in 4-H in many ways - through clubs, camps, your school, and short-term programs offered though county and state offices.
No matter what you select or how your participate, all 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences that stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.
Ohio 4-H membership is based on a child's age AND grade as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Eligibillity for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of age grade level. Membership requires enrollment in an authorized Ohio 4-H club or group under the direction of an OSU Extension professionalor an approved adult volunteer. A youth's 4-H eligibility ends December 31 the year he or she turns 19.
Ohio 4-H Video
Ohio 4-H Clubs Video
4-H and the Land Grant System
