Ohio 4-H Achievement Award
must be 14-18 as of 1/1/26 to apply
(Word Document) (Fillable PDF) More information here!
Achievement Record due to the Extension Office by Jan. 21, 2026 for state consideration
Portage County Life Skills Achievement Award
Due Jan. 6, 2026 - more information here!
Trips and Opportunities
Thanks to the generosity of the Portage County Fair Board, Portage County Youth Benefit Committee and other community partners, Portage County 4-H Members can apply to attend FREE trips to various Ohio 4-H events and camps. Click on a trip listed below to learn more. All trips require filling out:
- Trips and Opportunities Cover Sheet
- Ohio 4-H Achievement Record (above)
Applications are due to the Portage County Extension office by Feb. 1 each year (unless otherwise noted below). Forms can be mailed or turned into the Portage County Extension Office: 705 Oakwood Street, Suite 103, Ravenna, or emailed to 4hportage@osu.edu.
Trips and Opportunities Newsletter
| Trip | Dates | 4-H Age | Application Due |
| Citizenship Washington Focus | March 24-29, 2026 | 14-18 | Application Due: Oct. 10, 2025 |
| Buckeye Leadership Workshop | March 18-22, 2026 | 14-18 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Forestry and Wildlife Camp | April 17-19 2026 | Grades 7-11 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| 4-H Leadership Camp | June 1-5, 2026 | 15-18 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Space Adventure Camp | June 9-11, 2026 | 11-13 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| 4-H Sea Camp- | July 18-21, 2026 | 14-17 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Stem Camp | June 21-23, 2026 | Grades 5-7 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp | June 12-14, 2026 | Grades 3-6 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Ohio 4-H Senior Shooting Sports Camp | July 12-17, 2026 | Grades 7-12 | Application Due: Feb. 1 |
| Cultural Immersions | Trips change yearly | 15-18 | Reach out to noyes-johnson.1@osu.edu if interested |
Ohio 4-H Conference - March 21, 2026
(Registration will be available soon! Does not require completing the Achievement Record form.)
More information can be found here!
Portage County Gold Medal
Application - due to the Extension office September 15
Gold medal nominations must be submitted by Portage County 4-H volunteers only!
State 4-H Opportunities
Ohio 4-H offers a variety of awards, scholarships and opportunities at the state level.
Click here for state opportunities