4-H Youth Development
Crawford County 4-H has a variety of youth development opportunities for today's youth.
- Projects - Over 200 covering a range of topics. Check out the new woodworking, electricity, gardening projects as well as the many others we have to offer.
- Crawford County Junior Fair - 4-H members have the opportunity to exhibit their project knowledge.
- 4-H Camp - 4-H members have the opportunity to travel to Kelleys Island for four days of fun and friendship.
- Cloverbuds - Unique learning setting for ages 5-8 years. Focuses on non-competitive activities that build self-confidence and esteem.
- Demonstrations and Speeches - Do a speech by yourself or in a pair. Share your knowledge with others.
- 4-H in the Classroom - Learn more about chickens, water, plants, history, breads and space with the curriculum 4-H has to offer.
Mission of the Ohio 4-H Program
4-H youth development education creates positive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens. In support of this mission we will:
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provide formal and non-formal community focused experiential learning;
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develop skills and values that benefit youth throughout life;
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enhance career exploration and decision making;
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foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults;
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build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding;
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strengthen families and communities;
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apply research-based knowledge and land grant university resources.



