Welcome to the Portage County Youth Development Program! If you'd like to join or learn more about our 4-H program, use the tabs on the left side of the page to navigate the different areas of our 4-H program. Please do not hesitate to call us for any questions at 330-296-6432!
4-H is Positive Youth Development
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills as they work in partnership with caring adults. 4-H teaches young people how to meet their needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity in positive ways.
4-H is Hands-On Learning
Ohio 4-H works with young people in a variety of settings including schools, day camps, overnight camps, afterschool care, clubs, and other learning environments. In 4-H, youth learn by doing projects that are designed to fit their needs at different ages.
4-H is Based on Research
4-H Youth Development is part of Ohio State University Extension. OSU Extension research shows that Ohio youth credit their 4-H clubs with making them better citizens, leaders, and communicators.
You also can learn more about all OSU Extension 4-H youth development programs at ohio4h.org.
4-H Winning Plan and Special Needs Accommdations
Accommodations can be made for youth with disabilities through our Winning 4-H Plan. To make an accommodation request, complete the Winning 4-H Plan Request Form (links below) and return to the Portage County Extension office by mail or email: 4hportage@osu.edu. Winning Plans may be submitted at any time, however, we ask that requests be submitted to our office as soon as possible to meet your child's needs.
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Across County Line Membership
If you live in Portage County and would like to join a 4-H club in another county, or if you live in another county and would like to join a Portage County 4-H club, you must fill out the Across County Line 4-H Membership form. Click here for our policy and form regarding cross county lines membership.
Become a Volunteer
It takes a strong community of volunteers to make our 4-H program a success! There are many different ways to be a volunteer in the Portage County 4-H program. Visit our Volunteer and Club Resources tab to learn more about how to apply!
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