We’re 'beyond ready' for Ohio 4-H Week

By Danielle Combs 
OSU Extension

Ohio 4-H Week happening right now and Highland County 4-H is beyond ready. Join us this week as we celebrate the impact of 4-H and recognize the youth, volunteers, professionals and friends who help Highland County 4-H thrive.  

Whether 4-H’ers are learning a new skill, challenging themselves at camp, or taking on an exciting leadership opportunity, we know 4-H helps prepare our youth to be beyond ready for work and life. Data from a Tufts University study shows that compared to their peers 4-H members are: 

• Two times more likely to have the goal of being a leader; 

• Three times more likely to participate in community service; and 

Two times more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose. 

Ohio 4-H is excited to join our national partners across the land-grant system in promoting the initiative to grow from reaching 6 million youth annually to 10 million youth across the nation. With this ambitious goal, we can ensure that even more youth will be beyond ready for their future – in school, in work, in life – with the support of the 4-H community. The road ahead may be challenging for our youth in this rapidly changing world but 4-H’ers are succeeding. 

You can get into the spirit of Ohio 4-H Week and ensure that the youth in your life are beyond ready for anything the future holds by completing your online enrollment for the 2025 4-H program year today.

Through 4-H, youth participate in hands-on, experiential learning activities that help them grow into caring, competent, confident leaders of tomorrow, all while having fun and forming friendships that will last a lifetime! 

We are building a ready generation in a world of change by offering opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future. With your support, we equip youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. 

To learn more about how to get started in 4-H, visit highland.osu.edu. There, you can find information about the various community clubs in Highland County and learn how to select a project. Enrollment can be completed on 4-H online through April 1. Please contact Danielle Combs at combs.311@osu.edu or 937-393-1918 with any questions. Finally, don’t forget to show your support for Highland County 4-H by making a gift to our endowment fund! All donations directly support Highland County 4-H programming.