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Oklahoma 4-H is dedicated to helping Oklahoma youth, families and communities reach their full potential. By providing hands-on programming and events in a large variety of projects, 4-H is not only helping youth learn the life skills they need to be the leaders of tomorrow, but it is also teaching its members they can lead today and can make tangible, significant changes in their clubs, their communities, their state and their world.

 

Whether you enjoy working with animals, building robots, taking photographs, singing or even collecting bugs, Oklahoma 4-H has a place for you and – if you put forth the effort – will give you a firm foundation to succeed in life, no matter what career path you choose!

 

Enroll in Ottawa County 4-H at 4h.zsuites.org

 

4-H Clubs in Ottawa County

  • Afton 4-H Club

    Leader is Kirby Marino.
    Meetings will resume in the fall. These meetings are open to 4-Her's, Cloverbuds, and youth interested in 4-H.

  • Commerce/Quapaw 4-H Club

    Currently needing an adult volunteer for this club. For more information contact the OSU Extension Office -  (918) 542-1688

    We encourage Commerce and Quapaw 4-H'ers/Cloverbuds to attend Miami 4-H meeting until a leader can be found for the club!

  • Fairland 4-H Club

    Leader is Kathy Brock 
    Meetings will resume in the fall. These meetings are open to 4-Her's, Cloverbuds, and youth interested in 4-H.

  • Miami 4-H Club

    Leader is Jamie Foster.
    Meetings will resume in the fall. These meetings are open to 4-Her's, Cloverbuds, and youth interested in 4-H.

  • Wyandotte 4-H Club

    Leader is Kathy Brock.
    Meetings will resume in the fall. These meetings are open to 4-Her's, Cloverbuds, and youth interested in 4-H.

  • Ottawa County Shooting Sports Club

    OCSS is for youth ages 9-19 that live or go to school in Ottawa County. The youth must be enrolled in 4-H to participate.

     

    Ottawa County Shooting Sports

    • OCSS is a shooting program for active Ottawa County 4-H members. Each discipline strives to teach participants safety and responsibility. Creating safe trust-worthy kids is our number one goal. Students go on to teach their peers the importance of safety and correct use.
    • Archery, Air Rifle/Pistol, .22 Rifle/Pistol, Muzzleloader, Shotgun, Western Heritage, & Hunting & Wildlife.
    • Contact Ottawa County OSU Extension (918) 542-1688 for more information
    • Facebook: Ottawa County 4 H Shooting Sports Oklahoma

     

    Certified Coaches

    • Matt Crafton-Archery
    • TJ Brewster-Archery
    • Mindy Wise-Archery
    • Jake Wise-Archery
    • Dale Smith-Shotgun
    • Mike Williams-Shotgun
    • Spirit Cox-Air & .22 Rifle/Pistol

     

    Certified Shooting Sports Coaches are required to attend a 2-day training in the discipline they would like to be involved with. We need more adult volunteers!  If interested, please contact the office!

    OCSS Flyer

    * There is a training coming up in August 2024.

     

    Practice Schedule

    • Shotgun- must be at least 10 years old
      • Every Sunday @ 2 pm
      • Shawnee Skies- 11245 S 705 Rd, Wyandotte, OK (off of State line road, Hwy 10)
    • Archery- must be at least 9 years old
      • Practices will resume in the fall.
      • Miami Fairgrounds- 1129 E St. SW, Miami, OK
    • Air Rifle- must be at least 9 years old
      • TBA
      • Miami Fairgrounds- 1129 E St. SW, Miami, OK

     

    All participants must have a 4-H Enrollment form, Medical Forms, and a parent/guardian present. Members MUST also have hunter safety cards before a competitive event.

  • Ottawa County Horse Club

    Want to join the OCHC? Enroll in 4-H online! Follow the next links.

    Shodeo schedule

    • Fall series will be announced when dates are set.

    Rachel Wright Memorial Horse Show

    • We had around 80 participants in our 2024 show!
    • 2024 Scholarship Winner: Montana Elmer

    NED Horse Show - May 31st-June 1st

    • Email Spirit Cox for the entry forms. Entries are due April 29th.
    • State Horse Show, July 11th-13th, entries will only be available upon qualifying at the District Show and must be paid then.
    • OCHC members who participated in the RWMHS will have their entry fees reimbursed.
  • Ottawa County Dog Club

    Classes start the first Tuesday after Miami school is out in May. They will be held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the Miami Fairgrounds up until the fair. To be eligible to compete at the dog show during the fair, you and your dog must participate in 3 classes, and all dogs must have current shots.

     

    Dog Club leader is Deanna Steinbach. 

     

    For more information contact the OSU Extension Office at (918) 542-1688

 

4-H Summer Events

  • May 28-29 - Food Contests Workshop
    • Participants will experience how each contest works with help from adult volunteers. They will learn to work as a team to prepare or decorate dishes and present their work. Participants will also learn how to fill out the recipe, nutrition, and teamwork sheets in the Food Showdown and Dutch Oven sections. Even if the participants don’t want to compete in the 4-H contests, they will learn kitchen safety and the nutritional value of the foods they create.
  • June 12 & 26, July 10 - 4-H Day Camp
    • Gear up for tons of crafts and activities. Make items to enter in the fair and start your 4-H Record Book. The OK Farm Burea Young Farmers and Ranchers will be joining us for a day to make a special project together!
  • July 12 - County 4-H Record Books
    • County Record Books are due on Friday, July 12th. There will be time at the 4-H Day Camps to work on books or you can schedule a time for the office to help you! We encourage all 4-H'ers to fill out a book!
    • Ottawa County 4-H Record Book link- All forms needed for an Ottawa County Record Book can be found here.
  • July 16-17 - "Sew Few" Sewing Camp
    • Dates may change. Join us in learning the parts of a sewing machine, sewing equipment, different construction techniques, fabrics, and sewing patterns. Participants will learn hands-on and all of their creations can be entered into the Ottawa County Fair.
  • July 17-19 - Big Three Field Days
    • Big Three is a livestock judging competition for youth from all over the United States. Contestants will judge various classes every day.
  • July 24 - Cloverbud Day Camp
    • Gear up for tons of crafts and activities. Make items to enter in the fair and start your Cloverbud Record Book. 
  • July 24-26 - OK State 4-H Round-Up
    • 4-H'ers around the State of Oklahoma have the opportunity to meet other 4-H'ers, compete in events,and attend workshops that they are interested in. There will be key speakers, dances, college and career fairs, and awards ceremony for the top three state record books of each category. Must register by May 29th.

 

4-H Newsletters

 

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4-H Links & Forms

Access to forms, registrations, scholarship information, Record books.

 

4-H Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering with any Ottawa County 4-H club or activity please reach out to us! Volunteers sign-up through ZSuite, like 4-H'ers. Volunteers are asked to complete a background check as well as three trainings. Two of the trainings are available on the ZSuites website under the "Clover Academy" tab. The "New Volunteer Training" is a one time training that is done in person whenever is convenient for you!

 

Types of 4-H Volunteers

  • Teen Volunteers - Teens who have the potential of working with youth unsupervised as a project leader, teen leader, camp counselor, district/state officers, etc.
  • 4-H/Cloverbud Club Leader - Club leaders coordinate their local club meetings and meet with the Extension 4-H Educators to plan county 4-H events. Club leaders are asked to attend and help with county events like the awards banquet and contests.
  • Project Leader - Project leaders coordinate their project club, like horse club or shhoting sports, and help with project related events. Project leaders are also encouraged to help with county events.
  • General Volunteer/Activity Leader - General leaders help with activities at contests, meetings, and workshops. They help the leaders and extension staff make sure everything goes smoothly and all kids are accounted for. 
  • Chaperone Day/Overnight - Chaperone duties fall in line with general volunteer duties. Chaperones must fill out a non-certifeied volunteer form before being left alone with youth.

All Parents and Volunteers are welcome to attend the 4-H Leader's Meetings. They are held at the OSU Extension office on the second Monday of each month at 5:15 PM. 

 

ON-Trac - For 4-H Leaders to plan local club meetings.

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