Clark County Extension Office


4400 Gateway Blvd. Suite 104
Springfield, OH  45502

Phone:  937-328-4607
Fax:  937-328-4609

Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

  
 Clark County 4-H

... Connecting YOU to FUN and LEARNING

4-H Team


Welcome 
Member Info
Volunteer Info
Important News

4-H Committees

4-H Projects

4-H Newsletter

4-H Calendar

4-H Endowment

4-H Fundraising

4-H Camps

4-H Classroom

Junior Fair

Forms &
Applications

Teen Opportunities

Other 4-H Links

 

4-H Pledge

I pledge:

My HEAD
to clearer thinking

My HEART
to greater loyalty

My HANDS
to larger service
and

My HEALTH
to better living,

for my club,
my community,
my country,
and my world.		  
Patty House
Extension Educator 		 

 

 Patti Holbrook
Office Assistant
Holly Hogan
Program Assistant		   Megan Brittingham
Program Assistant

         Join the 4-H Fun TODAY!  Click the clover to see                                                                                                              map of Clark Co. 4-H Clubs

4-H Club Membership -
Enroll by April 1st for all membership benefits.

Project Members:  Youth, age 8 and in 3rd grade through age 18 as of January 1st.  "Learn By Doing" the 4-H Way through 200 different 4-H hands-on experiential projects. Choose one that is right for you.  Use the 2008 Ohio 4-H Family Guide to help get started! 

Cloverbuds: Youth, age 5 and in Kindergarten through 2nd grade enjoy non-competitive learning activities to help build communication, foster cooperation and explore fun hands-on topics.

Find A Club Near You!  Click on your school district for a complete listing of 4-H clubs. Call the Extension Office at 937-328-4607 for contacts. Use the Prospective 4-H Member & Family Letter to help you find a club to fit you and your family's 4-H interests and needs.

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4-H Resources . . . Helping You Succeed!
Access resources on-line and or check them out of the Extension Office by reserving for your club or family.  Just call 937-328-4607 or e-mail one of the 4-H Team members.  

Ohio 4-H Advisors Handbook:  Find answers to your club management questions and sharpen your coaching skills to lead your club to a winning 4-H season.  

4-H Family Guide: Select your 4-H projects. View the 2008 Ohio 4-H Family Guide on line.  Order hard copies for your club or stop by the Extension Office to pick one up for yourself. 

Project Book Lending Library:  Check out all the project books to help your club members make project selections. Books boxed by interest areas.  Check Out Time:  maximum 1 week. 

Skillathon Kits:  Practice project skills in these project areas:  Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, Lawn Care, Plant Identification.  Check out time:  48 hours.

Club Educational Kits:

  • Livestock Quality Assurance  - Teach market project members how to produce a safe wholesome food product and meet Fair quality assurance requirements.  Check Out Time:   maximum 4 days    
  • Food and Clothing Kits:  Guide beginning foods and clothing project members through skills and hands-on activities to succeed in their first projects. Check Out Time:  maximum 4 days
  • Cloverbud Kits:  Explore with your youngest 4-H members fun interactive activities in 13 different areas.  Check Out Time:  maximum 4 days.
  • Horse Safety Kits:  Ensure all your horse club members understand the importance of safety and meet 4-H horse participation guidelines.  Check Out Time:  maximum 4 days.   


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Updated: June 2008