New in Summit County 4-H!!!

4-H Endowment Fund Established

The Summit County 4-H Endowment Fund was established in spring of 2006 and is administered by The Ohio State University Endowment.   A minimum of $25,000 is necessary before the it can begin producing funds that will support the work of the 4-H.   Your donation of any amount is greatly approciated!

The first fund raising event for the Summit County 4-H Endowment Fund was a silent auction for a Buckeye Basket  which included 2 tickets to the OSU v Michigan football game. 

In 2008 a similar Buckeye Basket with 2 OSU v M*ch*gan football tickets will be offered.

Contact the Extension office for additional information.

4-H School Enrichment Program

Thanks to a grant from OSU Urban Extension, Summit Co. 4-H School Enrichment Programs are in the Akron City Schools!  44 teachers attended a wonderful workshop during the summer of '07.  Teachers reported it was "the best workshop I've ever attended!" 

For school year 2008 - 2009 additional kits with be available to schools in the county outside of Akron.

'Rockets Away', 'Go Plants', 'Egg Embryology', and 'Weather Together' are full of hands-on learning experiences.  The grant funded classroom kits, full of supplies and equipment, to encourage participation in all of the activities.

Schools and other youth programs are encouraged to contact the Summit Co. 4-H office to check for availability.  You can reach the 4-H Educator, Jackie Krieger at 330.928.4769 or by email at krieger.50@osu.edu