Teens

Check out all of the possibilities available for 4-H teens 14 years of age and older!  


4-H Record Book

To help keep track of all your accomplishments throughout your 4-H years and for completing your achievement award.  This opens in a word document so you can continue to add each year.

My 4-H Record Book


Achievement Awards & Trip Opportunities

4-H youth who are 14-18 years old are eligible to apply for the Ohio 4-H State Achievement Awards. Awards are based on total leadership, community service, and project experiences in a certain program area. The Ohio Achievement Record is used as the selection tool for several local and state opportunities. 

2024 Ohio Achievement Record
Greene County editable version 

Instruction Packet

  • State Achievement Awards - National 4-H Congress - These 25 awards recognize a 4-H member's achievement in a specific area.  A complete list of achievement areas is available on the Ohio 4-H website: ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships.  Award recipients receive a paid trip to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.  Applicants must be at least 14 years old, currently enrolled in 4-H, and complete an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record.
  • Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award - Sponsored by the Ohio Township Association, this $1500 award was established in an effort to encourage and inspire more 4-H teens to become responsible citizens who are involved in local government. Two teens are selected annually to receive this award. Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend college, have completed a 4-H local government activity, and complete the Ohio Achievement Record.
  • State Junior Fair Board - Membership is comprised of individuals from each of the youth organizations represented at the Ohio State Fair.  Members attend meetings during the year and are expected to stay at the fair for the entire 12 days of activities. This a fast-paced and action-packed opportunity!  Applicants must be at least 16 years old and complete the Ohio Achievement Record.

Community Service

Do you need to have some community service hours so you can graduate from high school? Well, let us know! The Extension Office has a variety of things that we could always have help with including: updating materials, organizing information, filing, collating, and putting together information for youth and families of Greene County 4-H. Call our office at 937-372-9971 for more information. We would love to have your help! THANK YOU!


Greene County 4-H Camp Counselors

We are always looking for youth, at least 15 years of age as of June 1 of the current year to be camp counselors. Youth must apply and be trained to help plan, coordinate, and conduct the Greene County 4-H Camps. This includes Cloverbud Day Camp and Overnight Camp. Applications are due for the following camp year in October. Youth must participate in a skills interview process and previous leadership experience is strongly encouraged. Visit here for the application.)


Junior Fair Board

The purpose of the Junior Fair Board is to assist in the administration of the Junior Fair, other youth-oriented fair programs, and other community service projects. They work with the members of the Greene County Agricultural Society in operating certain areas of the fair. They strive to develop the leadership skills of their members so that they will become the leaders of tomorrow. The Junior Fair Board consists of up to 40 members plus the Junior Fair Board Officers. Members must be older than 13 years of age and younger than 19 years of age, as of January 1st of the current year. Members must be a current member of a youth-serving organization in association with the Greene County Fair. The Junior Fair Board meets at least monthly. Click here for the application. JFB Constitution JFB Requirements for Membership


MXC- Making eXtreme Counselors

Are you planning on being a camp counselor? Attend MXC to learn innovative ideas to incorporate into Greene County 4-H Camp. Youth will get a chance to interact with camp counselors from around the state of Ohio while having FUN learning new dances, songs, crafts, counseling skills, and hands-on activities for camp! MXC is in February. For more information, click here!


Ohio 4-H Conference

Attend the Ohio 4-H Conference at the Ohio Convention Center. This conference takes place each year in March. There are many wonderful sessions to attend! Click here for more information!


Scholarships

4-H members who are seniors in high school may apply for county and state scholarships. There are several county scholarships and 24 state 4-H scholarships. 

4-H Scholarship on behalf of Vet Associates, & 4-H Scholarship, Goat, Poultry, Horse, and Rabbit Scholarships- Must turn in both of the following:
1. Front page of scholarship form
2. Ohio 4-H Achievement Record

Ohio 4-H Scholarship

Ohio State Fair Scholarship 

Greene County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Farm Forum Scholarship Application

Greene County Homemakers Scholarship Application


State Teen & Older Youth Opportunities

(click to download the chart from the State 4-H website)


Teen Leadership Council

The Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is a statewide group of 4-H teens and young    4-H alumni that provides a youth stakeholder perspective in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Ohio 4-H programming. In this process, council members develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for future success.  Council members share advice and recommendations to 4-H professionals in order to improve, strengthen, and expand the Ohio 4-H program.  Members also make recommendations regarding opportunities for Ohio 4-H teen programming. They serve as a sounding board for Ohio 4-H program direction. Click here