Below is information for Trip Awards and other award opportunities.  Most of the opportunities require a special application that must be requested. Please look over the information carefully. Note: The due date is January 25, 2008. There are many opportunities for you to apply for and participate in, but you cannot be selected if you do not apply. Below are the opportunities available and how to apply.

County Opportunities - Trip Awards (request & complete the 4-H Achievement Record - Due January 25, 2008)

1. Citizenship Washington-Focus - June 15 to 21, 2008  
      A week-long trip to Washington D.C. for older 4-H members from the Southwest  District. Champaign County sends two. You will be staying at the National 4-H Center,  traveling by bus. The trip includes sightseeing, seminars, programs, a chance to meet with  your Congressman and a lot of FUN! Full-time participation is required. Ages: 14 &  older.  Cost & possible sponsorship: to be determined.

2. State 4-H Leadership Camp - July 22 to 26, 2008
      Champaign County sends two delegates. Held at 4-H Camp Ohio. Leadership Camp is a  once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is a challenging, in-depth, learn-by-doing leadership development experience. Known as one of the best programs of its kind in the nation.  Full-time participation is required. Registrations are due by June 30, 2008. Cost: None. Sponsored by Nationwide and Farm Bureau.

Recognition/Training Opportunities

1. 4-H Ambassador (complete 4-H Ambassador Form - request from Extension Office -
 Due January 25, 2008)
      Purpose: to recognize 4-H teens who have achieved high standards of excellence in their  4-H program. Must qualify by scoring a minimum in various categories listed in the  application. Those who qualify and are selected  receive  training as

4-H spokesperson, participate in 6-8 additional programs and assist at State  4-H events. Ages: High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior as of January 1, 2008. 

2. Buckeye Leadership Workshop - March 26-30, 2008 (request application from  Extension Office)
      An excellent recreation, craft and camp leadership training program held at the  Recreation Unlimited, Inc. Camp, north of Columbus. BLW is for adults and young adults ages 16 & older or at least a Sophomore in high school. You can learn many unique skills, including recreational leadership skills. Cost: $310. Camp registration due by February 28, 2008. (Note: there are partial scholarships given - need to apply for these by January 4, 2008.)

3. Ohio 4-H Teen Conference - February 16, 2008 (request application from Extension Office)

      4th Annual Ohio 4-H Teen Conference held at Columbus Convention Center. More than 80 sessions to choose from. Meet teens from all over Ohio. Participate in a community service activity. Registration fee is $25. Due date to register is January 25, 2008.

4. State 4-H Opportunities & Awards (request & complete the 4-H Achievement Record -  Due January 25, 2008)
      Sometimes there are only a few applicants in the state for some of these award categories. Some of the categories are for award opportunities for project work. State award winners in the project areas attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA.  Others are for specific subject matter conferences. Make a copy for each category you are applying for.  Contact the Extension Office if you have any questions.

State Trips & Awards:

• State Junior Fair Board
• National 4-H Dairy Conference
• Ohio Dairy Goat Conference
• OTA Local Govt. Award

National 4-H Congress/State Achievement Award Categories:

• Beef
• Foods & Nutrition
• Rabbits & Poultry
• Citizenship & Community Service
• Gardening & Horticulture
• Sheep
• Clothing & Textiles
• Health & Safety
• Shooting Sports
• Dairy
• Horse
• Swine
• Dairy Goat
• Leadership
• Veterinary Science
• Environmental Science
• Mech. & Engineering Sci.
• Family Life & Child Dev
• Personal Development

Scholarships

 4-H Scholarships - (request & complete the 4-H Achievement Records and Scholarship Application Sheet - due January 25, 2008)
      Designed for high school seniors or college freshmen. Many of the scholarships are for specific colleges/universities and specific courses of study.  You may request the Scholarship Sheet from the Extension Office.  Make a copy for each scholarship you are applying for.

      The 4-H Achievement Record is available from the Extension Office and is also available at our county 4-H website at:   www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~cham/4h/4h/forms.htm

      If you have any question, please feel free to contact the Extension Office. Additional copies of the forms are available at the Extension Office.  Please observe all deadlines. You cannot be selected if you do not apply!