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4-H & Youth Development
Paulding County 4-H is a community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Youth are involved in hands-on, experiential learning that allows learning by doing. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills.
- Jim Lopshire, Ag. & Natural Resources Extension Educator - lopshire.1@cfaes.osu.edu
- Eissa Smazenko, Office Associate - smazenko2@cfaes.osu.edu
Welcome to Paulding County's
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Community involvement - volunteer time to help community needs
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Life Skill Projects - develop self-esteem and lifetime interests
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County & State 4-H Project Judging - develop communication & interview skills while competing for awards
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State & National 4-H Trips - educational and develops leadership skills
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State 4-H workshops - develop skills to plan and lead groups
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School Enrichment Programs - helps teacher develop the "whole child," not just teach subject matter
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Cloverbuds allows 5 - 8 year old children to become involved with 4-H on a non-competitive basis
Paulding County 4-H Program:
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Involves over 500 Paulding County youth led by 75 adult volunteers.
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We offer over 200 different 4-H projects.
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Our 4-H clubs are spread throughout the county and we can help you find one in your area!
Ohio 4-H Age Guidelines
Eligibility for 4-H membership begins when a child has reached age 5 (Cloverbuds) and is enrolled in Kindergarten as of January 1st of the current year: Membership to the 4-H Club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in third grade as of January 1st of the current year. Ohio 4-H membership ends December 31st of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19.
The official 4-H pledge is as follows:
4-H Useful Links
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