About Ohio 4-H

Mission
To create positive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens. In support of this mission, 4-H strives to:
. Provide formal and informal community-focused experiential learning
. Develop skills and values that benefit youth throughout life
. Enhance career exploration and decision-making
. Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults
. Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding
. Strengthen families and communities
. Apply research-based information and land grant resources

The 4-H Emblem
A green, four-leaf clover with a white “H” on each leaflet. The four H’s stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

Who can join?
Any youth between the ages of 9 (or in the third grade) and 18 as of January 1 of the current year may be a 4-H member.

When can youth join?
Youth may join 4-H any time, but to participate in Franklin County 4-H Evaluations at the Franklin County Fair and/or the State Fair, youth must be enrolled by April 1st of the current year. Enrollment forms are distributed and collected by club advisors.

How much does it cost?
There is a cost of $16.00 for the first 4-H member in a family and $10.00 for each additional 4-H member in that family. Membership fee is payable to Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County at the time of enrollment. In addition to this fee, most clubs elect to charge dues ranging from $2-$25/year for a variety of uses (i.e. club t-shirts, meeting snacks, field trips, etc.) All costs associated with project completion (i.e. a camera for a photography project, lumber and tools for woodworking, groceries for cooking) are the responsibility of the parent or guardian.