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2016 Holmes County 4-H Life Skills Project Requirements 1

AEROSPACE SCIENCE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level

and Time Commitment Project Requirements for Completion, Project Judging and Fair 4-H Competitive and Educational

Opportunities 501 Rockets Away

(2-Liter Bottle) 503 Rockets Away (Estes Type) 503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Optional Supplements: 501 GPM Rockets Away (school enrichment)

Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Younger members may take under the guidance of an adult. Minimum 1 month project work time.

Build and launch a 2-liter Bottle Rocket, ESTES Type, or solid fuel rocket. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Rocket: Bring constructed Rocket and evidence of rocket launch (results data,

photographs). Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your constructed rocket.

State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and One Senior (14-18) member may be selected to participate.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your constructed rocket to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Day: Saturday, July 30 Additional State 4-H Opportunities: National 4-H Engineering, Science, and Leadership Event – Aerospace must be 14 years of age and older, selected at State Fair. 502 Science Fun with Flight

Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Older members should take self-determined project.

Age 8 to 18 Minimum 1 month project work time

Build a glider or flyer from scratch or a kit OR build a plastic model of a jet or airplane.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Rocket: Bring constructed glider, flyer or plastic model jet/airplane. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your constructed glider, flyer or plastic model jet/airplane.

State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and One Senior (14-18) member may be selected to participate.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your constructed glider, flyer or plastic model to exhibit in

your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building.


ARCHERY Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 631 Basic Archery Project Progression: Once members have mastered the basic archery skills, they are encouraged to move on to the Shooting Sports Series. Special Note: 4-H members may not bring bows or arrows to judging or the Holmes County or State Fair and may not use these items in any educational display.

Age 8 to 18 Minimum 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic

selected from your project book to judging. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your educational display.

State Fair Selection: No more than one participant per county in any one class is allowed.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m.

Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day 1: Friday, Aug. 5


ATV Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 555 ATV Safety Repeating Projects: Members may take project up to 3 years, but should attempt new challenges each year. If repeating, previous journal(s) or documentation must be brought to judging along with current journal or documentation.

Age 9 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all 9 activities in the project book, including practice pages and a practice and riding record.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project “Book”: Bring any journal or documentation demonstrating activities

and skills completed. Proof of ASI Rider Course completion is required for Ohio State Fair consideration.

Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic selected from your activities.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, atv knowledge and activities, your journal and educational display.

State Fair Selection: Only riders who have successfully completed work through the ATV Safety, Leader’s Guide and the ASI “Rider Course” are selected for state fair.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair N/A


BICYCLE

Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level and Time Commitment

Project Requirements for Completion, Project Judging and Fair 4-H Competitive and Educational Opportunities

517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1 518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2 Project Progression: Complete one project and move to the next. Advisor Supplement: Bicycle Helper’s Guide available from the National 4-H Council Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org

Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Minimum of 1 month project work time for all bike projects

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Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic

selected from your project book. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-11) and one Senior (12-18) member may be selected to participate in each of the following projects: Bicycle I and Bicycle II. One Junior (8-13) member will be selected to participate in Bicycle III. One Senior (14-18) member will be selected for the National Qualifier Class. All contestants age 14 and older will be automatically registered to compete in the National Qualifier class, in addition to their assigned class.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Bicycle Day: Tuesday, August 2 State 4-H Opportunities Nat. 4-H Engineering, Science, Leadership Event Bicycle Qualifier (14-18 years old)

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CATS



216 Cat 1 – Purr-fect Pals 217 Cat 2 - Climbing Up 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward Repeating Projects: Each cat project may be taken for up to 3 years. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor Supplement Available from the National 4-H Council Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org

Age 8 to 18 Age 12 to 18 Age 14 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. A cat is not required for Cat 1, but member must have possession and care of

cat for Cat 2 and Cat 3. Cats must be immunized against Feline Panleukopenia (FPL), Feline Viral

Rhinotracheitis (FVR), and Feline Calcivirus (FCV), OR vaccinated according to the veterinarian’s vaccination protocol. All cats MUST be immunized against Rabies. (Note: Immunization against Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is strongly recommended for the protection of your cat, however, not required.) All vaccinations must be current through July 31, 2015, and given by a licensed, accredited veterinarian.

The member or an immediate family member must own the cat. Member must be involved in feeding, cleaning and caring for cat.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book, small animal record and cat (if

appropriate and safe). Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic


general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, your educational display and cat.

State Fair Selection: No more than two participants in each class. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Small/Companion Animal Day: Friday, July 29 For entry info contact the Holmes County Extension Office. Cats must be at least 15 weeks of age and immunized by July 29.


ALL CLOTHING PROJECTS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities See Clothing Project Names and Numbers Listed by Age and Clothing Skill Level. Taking More Than One Clothing Project: Members may take more than one clothing project, but must complete separate learning experiences for each including creating a separate, complete and total look outfit. Project Progression: Projects are designed for members to progress through as they increase sewing and consumer clothing skills. It is highly recommended that members start with beginning projects and progress through the levels. Optional Supplement: 422R Clue Yourself into Modeling

Age 8 to 18 Project work time – see each project that follows.

See specific guidelines for each clothing project. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and any other required project

activities or records. Patterns: Bring all patterns and guides used to make garment(s). Garment Cost Analysis: Prepare a cost analysis of the garment constructed

and bring to judging. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, garment construction and/or selection focusing on the Total Look clothing principles. Members will be modeling their project/garment at judging.

Garment(s): Bring all garment(s) constructed or purchased for judge’s inspection. Be prepared to change into garment(s) constructed or purchased and accessories selected to create the Total Look Outfit for judging and modeling.

State Fair Selections and State Fair Alternates: A. State Fair Selections made based on quota determined by the State 4-H

Clothing Program. The State Fair Alternate will attend only if the State Fair Selection can’t attend.

B. A 4-H’er may be selected for one morning and one afternoon class. Judge’s decision is final!

State Awards and Scholarships: A. One member may be selected to compete for the Master Clothing Award in

the Jr. Category (age 12 to 15) or the Sr. Category (age 16 to 18). B. One member may be selected to compete for the Ohio Fashion Review

Award. C. One member who is at least a junior in high school may be selected to

compete for the Lloyd & Doris Roby 4-H Clothing Program Scholarship. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your garment(s) and/or educational display to exhibit in your

club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building. You may cover your garments with clear plastic to protect them.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Clothing Days: Thursday, August 4 Rhodes Center Auditorium, Ohio State Fairgrounds


CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR BEGINNERS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 407 Accessories for Teens Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 13 to 18 A beginning project for teens. 2 to 4 weeks project work time.

Construct at least one accessory: bag/purse, belt, cummerbund, footwear/shoe covers, hat, gloves, jewelry, removable collar/dickey/jabot, scarf/tie, muffler/shawl, socks/hosiery, or suspenders to complete the appearance of an outfit (pg 3 background notes).

Garments such as sweaters or vests are not considered accessories for this project. Members who wish to construct such garments should do so through other 4-H projects appropriate to the occasion for which the garment would be worn, such as for schools, sports, or dress-up wear. Similarly, permanent decorations such as patches, smocking, embroidery, needlework, or other non-removable features added to ready-to-wear items are not options to complete the requirements for this project, although such techniques may be included in constructing the accessory.

Complete all the activities in each of the interest areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed accessory and selected garments and other accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.

See all clothing project listing for requirements, fair requirements and dates for county and state 4-H events and fair. Ohio State Fair Clothing Days: Thursday, August 4 Rhodes Center Auditorium, Ohio State Fairgrounds

409 Sew Fun! Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Recommended to take Sew Fun! prior to any other clothing construction project including Tops for ‘Tweens.

Age 8 to 11 Beginner sewing project Minimum 1 month project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Complete all 5 interest areas in the project book. Sew two items. A pin cushion and one item of clothing using an “easy” or

“beginner” pattern. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, patterns used, cost analysis, two

articles of clothing made and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Garment(s): Bring all garment(s) constructed or purchased for judge’s inspection. Be prepared to change into garment(s) constructed or purchased and accessories selected to create the Total Look Outfit for judging and modeling.

410 Fun with Clothes (Non-sewing)

Repeating Projects: Should only be taken once. Members who choose to do something other than a t-shirt or sweatshirt will not be eligible for State Selection Awards

Age 8 to 10 (grades 3 to 5) 2 to 4 weeks project work time

Complete all 6 interest areas in the project book (page 3). Decorate a t-shirt or sweatshirt only, using one technique from the project

book (sewing a double layer patch or fusing a patch). Edges on fused patches must be finished by using paint, embroidery or other appliqué methods (pg 35-38). No kits may be used. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, patterns used, cost analysis,

decorated t-shirt or sweatshirt and selected garment(s) and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR BEGINNERS CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 413 Sundresses and Jumpers Repeating Projects: Should be taken only one time.

Age 11 to 13 Beginner project for 4-H members 11 to 13 or younger members who have taken at least one previous year of clothing projects. 2 to 4 weeks project work time

Make a sundress or jumper that will be worn with a blouse or sweater or with pants as a tunic.

Pattern selected should allow the member to try two of these new experiences: zipper, buttons, pockets, facings, trims, lining, gathers or a new fabric (denim, corduroy, etc.).

Complete all activities/questions in each of the five major areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed jumper and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


419 Tops for ‘Tweens Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Recommended to take Ready Let’s Sew prior to Tops for ‘Tweens

Age 11 to 13 or younger members who have taken at least one previous year of clothing projects. 2 to 4 weeks project work time

Select an appropriate pattern and material to construct a simple top. Tops may be a vest, poncho, shirt or blouse, OR sleeveless top or poncho can also be knitted or crocheted.

Create total look outfit by selecting a bottom and accessories. Complete all activities/questions in each of the five major areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed top, selected bottom and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR INTERMEDIATES Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 411 Em*bel*lish Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11 to 13 Intermediate level clothing project. 2 to 4 weeks project work time

Complete all 10 activities, including a sample notebook as described in Activity 6).

Add embellishment(s) to at least one garment for your total look outfit. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed jumper and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


412 Sew for Others Repeating Project: Project may be taken up to 5 times, but you must sew for a different category each year. See project book for categories. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time. Prior clothing construction experience required

Construct one complete outfit for an individual or adapt three different garments for someone with special needs.

Complete all activities in each of the interest areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed or adapted outfits on your “other” to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


415 Active Sportswear Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11 to 18 2 to 4 weeks project work time. Prior clothing construction experience required

Construct at least one garment and assemble into an active sportswear outfit. Garment suggestions: skiing, hiking, swimming, bicycling, tennis, soccer, golf, baseball, etc.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed garment(s) and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.



CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR INTERMEDIATES CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 418 Loungewear Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction or age 14 to 18 2 to 4 weeks project work time.

Construct a loungewear outfit to wear over garments you make or buy (examples robe, jumpsuit, tunic and pants or other suitable garments).

Make/select other garments and accessories to wear with your outer garment such as sleepwear/undergarments. Wear slippers/shoes.

Complete all the activities in all the interest areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed garment(s) and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge and public.

Note: Garment must be suitable for public modeling.


424 Clothing for Middle School

Repeating Project: May be repeated to meet wardrobe needs as long as grade requirements are met. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Grades 5-8; must be in middle school or junior high during the current 4-H year. 2 to 4 weeks project work time

Construct at least one garment with sleeves or a skirt or pants plus a top such as a vest, collarless jacket, sweater, blouse, shirt or other top with or without sleeves. Outfit should be for school activities and take in consideration any school dress code.

Complete all the activities in each of the five major areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed garment, selected accompany garment(s) and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


430 Shopping Savvy (Non-sewing)

Repeating Project: May be taken 2 years as long as no activity is repeated. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11 to 13 No prior clothing experience required. 2 to 4 weeks project work time.

Complete all eight activities as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Select an outfit, including accessories, reflecting one of the project’s activities

and conveying the image you wish to project to the audience and judge. Create an educational display on one of the project activities to share during the

judging interview. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, selected outfit/

accessories to create a Total Look Outfit, and an educational display, including key things learned. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.



CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 406 Clothes for High School and

College Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years to meet wardrobe needs. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 to 18 in high school or college of the current year. Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction 2 to 4 weeks project work time.

Construct at least one outfit with a minimum of two pieces or a one-piece garment with sleeves, plus some other style detail you have not tried before. The outfit should be for school activities and any school dress code should be considered. Note: School dance and prom wear should be made for Dress-Up Outfit – Clothing Project 417.

Complete all activities in the five major areas including repairing three items of clothing. You will be questioned about this repair work by the judge.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed garments and selected garments and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


408 Creative Costumes Repeating Project: This project may be up to 4 years with a different category of costume selected. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 to 18 Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction 1 to 3 months project work time. Prior clothing experience required

Research and construct a costume in one of the four categories: Historical, Ethnic/Cultural, Theatrical, or Special Interest.

Documentation of the authenticity of adoption and knowledge of costume history or background related to the specific costume chosen must be presented by the member.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Completion of all activities in all interest areas. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,



417 Dress-Up Outfit Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 to 18 Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction Minimum of 1 month project work time. Prior clothing experience required

Make a dress-up garment and assemble total outfit with garment. Garment should be age-appropriate and should be used for church functions, special school activities, or other dressy occasions.

Project should include two or more new experiences: zipper, sleeves, a variety of trims or working with new fabrics.

Compare price of garment constructed to similar ready-to-wear. Be prepared to answer questions on this activity at judging.

Complete all activities in the five interest areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,




CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 420 Outerwear for Anywhere Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 to 18 Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction 1 to 3 months project work time. Prior clothing experience required

Construct an advanced level outer garment such as a coat, jacket, raincoat, cape or other appropriate outer layer.

Project constructed should include two or more new experiences: zipper, sleeves, a variety of trims or working with new fabrics.

Assemble a total look outfit combining garment made with other garments and accessories in your wardrobe, made or purchased.

Compare price of garment constructed to similar ready-to-wear. Be prepared to answer questions on this activity at judging.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements:

Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used, constructed garment(s) and accessories to create a Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.


425 Look Great for Less (Non-sewing)

Repeating Project: May be taken only one time.

Age 15 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time.

Put together a total look outfit using creativity and resourcefulness with a focus on spending the least amount of money as possible.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, selected garments

to create a Total Look Outfit, and educational display (if applicable) including key things learned. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.

426 Clothing for Your Career Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years, but a different career must be explored. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 to 18 Advanced for members with experience in clothing construction 1 to 3 months project work time.

Construct an outfit with a minimum of two pieces appropriate for job, volunteer work, or interview (suit, uniform, etc.).

Write a brief description of the job you are interested in and visit a job site and/or interview a professional.

Complete at least two alterations/recycling experiences. Be prepared to answer questions about the alterations/experiences with the judge(s).

Complete all activities for all interest areas. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, patterns used,

constructed garment(s) and accessories to create Total Look Outfit. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.



CLOTHING PROJECTS FOR ADVANCED CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 431M Clothing Master: Design and Construction

14 or older 1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Construct at least one garment or clothing accessory

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Bring to Judging: Completed project book, cost analysis, selected outfit/

accessories to create a Total Look Outfit, and an educational display, including key things learned. Be prepared to model your project for the judge.



COMMUNICATIONS & HEALTH AND SAFETY PUBLIC SPEAKING/SKIT Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities Health & Safety Public Speaking Individual Additional Resources: 970R Tools for Public Speaking 971AG Tools for Teaching Public

Speaking Original Work Speeches, demonstrations and skits must have been done for the current 4-H year. Members may not enter demonstrations, speeches or skits from previous 4-H project years. In addition, members may not submit demonstrations, speeches or skits they have used for non 4-H speaking competitions or school class work.

Junior: Age 8 and in 3rd grade to age 13 Senior: Age 14-18

Give a speech to your 4-H club on a health or safety topic. County Contest: Select a topic of health or safety that affects family living, whether it is in the

home, on the farm, on the highway or in public places. A local example and supporting statistics (with sources cited) are required.

Junior division contestants’ speeches are to be 2.5 to 3.5 minutes. Senior division contestants’ speeches are to be 4.0 to 5.5 minutes in length.

No note cards, visual aids or props are permitted. Prompters (scripts, verbal cues, signaling) and props may not be used when the contestant is speaking.

Please contact the Extension Office for more complete guidelines for your speech.

Area Contest: An unlimited number of County participants may be sent to the Area Contest.

The Judges at the County Contest will decide who will advance to the Area Contest. Judges decisions are final.

State Fair Contest: Three Junior and three senior participants will be selected to advance to the State

Fair Contest from each Area Contest. Participants will be required to use a microphone at the State level.

Regional Health & Safety Public Speaking Contest OARDC – details Ohio State Fair Health & Safety Public Speaking Wed., July 27th

Health and Safety Team Talk or Skit Additional Resources: 970R Tools for Public Speaking 971AG Tools for Teaching Public Speaking Original Work Speeches, demonstrations and skits must have been done for the current 4-H year. Members may not enter demonstrations, speeches or skits from previous 4-H project years. In addition, members may not submit demonstrations, speeches or skits they have used for non 4-H speaking competitions or school class work.

Age 8 and in 3rd grade and older A Team is made of 2-5 current 4-H members

County Contest: Select a topic of health or safety that affects family living, whether it is in the

home, on the farm, on the highway or in public places. A local example and supporting statistics (with sources cited) are required.

Time limit for each team is 5-8 minutes. Each team member must participate with at least one minute of speaking time.

Prompters (scripts, note cards, verbal cues, signaling) and props may not be used during the skit.

Props may be used, but no posters or printed materials used to prompt participants will be allowed.

Please contact the Extension Office for more complete guidelines for your talk/skit.

Area Contest: An unlimited number of County teams may be sent to the Area Contest. The

Judges at the County Contest will decide who will advance to the Area Contest. Judges decisions are final.

State Fair Contest: Three teams will be selected to advance to the State Fair Contest from each Area

Contest. Participants will be required to use a microphone at the State level.

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COMMUNICATIONS & HEALTH AND SAFETY PUBLIC SPEAKING/SKIT – CONTINUED Illustrated Talk or Demonstration – without the use of computer technology Additional Resources: 909R Demonstrations 970R Tools for Public Speaking 971AG Tools for Teaching Public Speaking Original Work Speeches, demonstrations and skits must have been done for the current 4-H year. Members may not enter demonstrations, speeches or skits from previous 4-H project years. In addition, members may not submit demonstrations, speeches or skits they have used for non 4-H speaking competitions or school class work.

Junior – Age 8 to 11 and in the 3rd grade A team is made of 2 people sharing the speaking and teaching role.

Give a demonstration in your local 4-H club or give a speech about 4-H to a local group (school, community, etc.)

County Contest: Classes: Junior Individual; Intermediate Individual; Junior Team: Intermediate

Team The presenter uses appropriate props and other visual aides to teach others

about a subject or how to do something. May use charts, posters, pictures to deliver their Illustrated Talk or to stress

points with their Demonstration. No PowerPoint or computer generated messages. Presenters are evaluated on their ability to present a speech. Illustrated Talks/Demonstrations should last between 6-9 minutes. Please contact the Extension Office for more complete guidelines for your

talk/demonstration. State Fair Contest: County may send up to five participants per class, with no individual participating

in more than one class. The Judges at the County Contest will decide who will advance to the State Contest. Judges decisions are final.

Ohio State Fair Communications Day Team Presentations: Thursday, Aug. 4 Individual Presentations: Wednesday, Aug. 3

Illustrated Talk or Demonstration – with or without the use of computer technology Additional Resources: 909R Demonstrations 970R Tools for Public Speaking 971AG Tools for Teaching Public Speaking Original Work Speeches, demonstrations and skits must have been done for the current 4-H year. Members may not enter demonstrations, speeches or skits from previous 4-H project years. In addition, members may not submit demonstrations, speeches or skits they have used for non 4-H speaking competitions or school class work.

Intermediate – Age 12-13 Senior – Age 14 and up

Give a demonstration in your local 4-H club or give a speech about 4-H to a local group (school, community, etc.)

County Contest: Classes: Intermediate Individual, Intermediate Team and Senior Individual The presenter uses appropriate props and computer generated visual aides to

teach others about a subject or how to do something. Examples: • A demonstration may be delivered in this category. PowerPoint type slides

may be added in addition to other props to help present their message. • An Illustrated Talk may be delivered in this category, with the member using

PowerPoint type technology to present their entire visual message; accompanied by their live narration

Requires live speech delivered along with the PowerPoint message. (No pre-recorded narration)

Member is evaluated on their communication skills and their ability to effectively use technology within their Illustrated Talk or Demonstration.

Illustrated Talks/Demonstrations should be 9-12 minutes in length. Please contact the Extension Office for more complete guidelines for your

talk/demonstration.


COMMUNICATIONS & HEALTH AND SAFETY PUBLIC SPEAKING/SKIT - CONTINUED Marketing Junior – Thank You Card Intermediate – T-shirt Design Senior –4-H Infomercial

Junior – Age 8-14 Intermediate – Age 12-13 Senior – Age 14 and up

Entry must be the original work of the member. Computer graphics are permitted, provided they are the original work of the

member. No commercially designed clipart may be used. Use of copyrighted or protected characters or logos is not permitted, with the

exception of the 4-H emblem. Junior - original “thank you” card with artwork on the cover and a verse or

message inside thanking a business, individual, or others for their support of 4-H. Card should be on 8 ½ x 11 cardstock, folded once. Any medium (crayon, chalk, pen and ink, pencil, markers, etc.) may be used. Evaluation will be based on the quality, creativity, and originality of the design and the originality of the message.

Intermediate - original t-shirt design with artwork and slogan promoting a county or the state 4-H program or some aspect of that program, such as junior fair, camp, etc. T-shirt design should be submitted on 8 ½ x 11 paper. Any medium (crayon, chalk, pen and ink, pencil, markers, etc.) may be used. Evaluation will be based on the quality, creativity, and originality of the design, the originality of the message, and design’s ability to persuade the viewer to action.

Senior - 4-H Infomercial, a video “short” that promotes a county or the state 4-H project or program or some aspect of that project or program, such as junior fair, camp, etc. This must be a fully automated, stand-alone video presentation, 2-4 minutes long, with sound and narration as appropriate. Think “YouTube.” The video should include recorded visual, sound, and narration to convey a message. Evaluation will be based on the quality and originality of the message, which should persuade the viewer to action, as well as on the creative and professional use of technology.

State Fair Contest: County may send an unlimited number of participants per class. Entries must be submitted by 4p.m. on Tuesday, August 4. An official, signed

entry card must accompany each entry.

All entries in the Marketing Division must be submitted for judging by 4pm on Tuesday, August 4. Thank you cards, t-shirt designs, and videos may be dropped off at the OSF Registration Desk in the Youth Center or dropped off or mailed to the State 4-H Office and received no later than Tuesday, August 2. Judging will take place on Wednesday morning, August 5. Judging is NOT open to the public


CREATIVE ARTS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 492 Cake Decorating Use Self Determined Project Guide and 492R Cake Decorating Resource Book. Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8-18 Project work time dependent upon the interest areas and activities selected.

Complete at least 5 learning activities. Maintain a record of decorating skills and techniques. Maintain record of project activities and cakes decorated. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed Project Guide and records to judging. Project Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit (a decorated cake or cupcake, real

cake or Styrofoam base) that represents your level of understanding and ability within the project.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project knowledge and activities, and project exhibit.

State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member may be selected.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring iced Styrofoam cake base and/or educational exhibit to

display in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building. If bringing a “cake”, consider using a covered cake plate.

Holmes County Fair Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Creative Arts Day II: Tuesday, August 2 Ohio State Fair Creative Arts Day I: Thursday, July 28

497 Scrapbooking Repeating Projects: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges each year. Second and third year members must take as a self-determined scrapbooking project. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8-18 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed book and records to judging. Project Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit (scrapbook) that represents your

level of understanding and ability within the project. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and project exhibit.

State Fair Selection: One first-year Junior (8-13), one first-year Senior (14-18), one 2nd-year or higher Junior (8-13) and one 2nd-year or higher Senior (14-18) member may be selected. Scrapbook project judged at the county level must be taken and judged at the state level.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring scrapbook and/or educational exhibit to display in your club’s

4-H booth in the 4-H Building.


CREATIVE ARTS CONTINUED 592 Get Started in Art Repeating Project: Project may be repeated multiple times with 4-H member focusing on a different creative expression’s media or expanding the level of difficulty in the same art media and/or interest area from the project book. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8-18 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all 10 tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Create 1 final art project. Projects can originate from original design created by the exhibitor, adapted or

copied from a picture or actual object, or made from a kit. Original artwork is PREFERRED.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and other records. Project Items: Bring at least 1 piece of art you created. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and art items. Be prepared to discuss elements (Juniors and Seniors) and principles (Seniors only) of design and how they relate to their pieces of art.

State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member may be selected. One piece of art judged at the county level must be taken and judged at the state level.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring one or both of your art items to display in your club’s 4-H

booth in the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Creative Arts Day I: Thursday, July 28


DOG Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 201D Your Dog and You Age 8 to 18

Project animal by required date Project goals and objectives Member Project Guide, Dog Care and Welfare, and Animal Records sections Club or county level project review County project judging (may be optional)

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Companion Animal Day (201D) Friday, July 29 Ohio 4-H Dog Program Sat., Aug 1 – Thurs., Aug 6 Visit http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/dog/dog-resources for details.

Dog Achievement Program 201O Dog Obedience 201S Dog Showmanship 201P Dog Performance 201W Working Dog

Repeating Projects: Each project may be taken up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Required Supplement: 201R Dog Resource Handbook

Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 All dogs must be owned by the 4-H member or their immediate family and be under the continual care of the member by April 1st.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section, including Member Project Guide, Dog Care and Welfare and Animal Record sections.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed book and records to judging. Project Exhibit: Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic

from the project, including a 5”x7” or larger photo of you and your dog. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, educational display and Dog Skillathon.

State Fair Selection: No County selections for State Fair. Any member may enter their animal in the Ohio 4-H Dog Program and Poster Contest at the State Fair.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/dog/dog-resources




ELECTRICITY Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 527 Magic of Electricity

Level 1

528 Investigating Electricity Level 2

529 Wired for Power

Level 3

530 Entering Electronics Level 4

531 Science Fun with Electricity

Repeating Projects: Each project may be taken up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor Supplement: 531 HG Electric Group Activity Guide – for volunteers working with group of youth.

Age 8 to 10 Age 11 to 13 Age 14 to 15 Age 16 to 18 Age 8 to 10 1 to 3 months project work time for all electricity projects May not use school projects as your 4-H projects.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed book and records to judging. Project Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit that represents your level of

understanding and ability within the project. The project exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in the project book.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and electricity project exhibit.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in each electricity project. No individual may participate in more than one electricity project at the State Fair.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring electricity exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-

H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Engineering Excitement Day: Saturday, July 30, 10:00 a.m.


FAMILY LIFE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 434 Growing On My Own Project Progression Project may be taken for 2 years. If repeated, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor Supplement Available from the National 4-H Council Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Age 9 to 11 2 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Complete one or more organized and leadership/citizenship/

career activities and record in project book. Complete a total of (7) chapter activities exploring all 4 chapters. Complete the project book pages for activities and keep notes, drawings, and pictures to create a Portfolio.

Project Items and Educational Display: Display and discuss your Project Portfolio and one of the following: A. One or more item(s) created through one of the chapter activities (i.e.

bloomin’ bag, learning box, story mask, time clock, choke tube, etc.). B. Create an educational display on a topic selected from your project book

and activity experiences. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and project activities, items and/or display.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your project item(s) and/or educational display to exhibit in


Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Family Life Day: Thursday, July 28

435 Growing With Others Project Progression Project may be taken for 2 years. If repeated, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor Supplement Available from the National 4-H Council Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Complete two or more organized and

leadership/citizenship/career activities and record in project book. Complete a total of (7) chapter activities exploring all 4 chapters – Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Complete the project book pages for activities and keep notes, drawings, and pictures, to create a Portfolio.

Project Items and Educational Display: Display and discuss your Project Portfolio and one of the following:

A. One or more item(s) created through one of the chapter activities (i.e. home alone game or box, friendship chain, kite, jigsaw puzzle, family tree or train, kitchen clay, etc.).

B. Create an educational display on a topic selected from your project book and activity experiences.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and project activities, items and/or display.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your project item(s) and/or educational display to exhibit in





FAMILY LIFE CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 436 Growing in Communities Project Progression Project may be taken for 2 years. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor Supplement Available from the National 4-H Council Source Book and at www.4-Hmall.org.

Age 15 to 18 2 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Complete two or more organized and leadership/citizenship/

career activities and record in project book. Complete a total of (7) chapter activities exploring all 4 chapters – Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Complete the project book pages for activities and keep notes, drawings, and pictures, to create a Portfolio.

Project Items and Educational Display: Display and discuss your Project Portfolio and one of the following: A. One or more item(s) created through one of the chapter activities (i.e.

puppet show, first aid kit, parent survey, observation sheets, collage, photo story, checklists, evaluation forms, quiz board, etc.).

B. Create an educational display on a topic selected from your project book and activity experiences.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and project activities, items and/or display.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.




FISHING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 623 Fishing – Beginner 624 Fishing – Intermediate Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 12 Age 12 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and fishing records. Educational Display, Tackle Box and Fishing Pole: Create and bring an

educational display on a selected topic from the project including your tackle box and fishing pole with fishing hook removed.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, educational display, tackle and pole.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in each fishing project. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6 State Events age 14 and older Ohio Sea Camp – July 9-13, 2016


FLOWER GARDENING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 671 How Does Your Garden

Grow? Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 18 Minimum of 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and documentation of flower

gardening to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from your project book. Flower Display: 1st and 2nd year members must bring a display of 3 different

flowers. 3rd year members and beyond must display 6 different flowers. Flowers may be cut and placed in a clear container with water or displayed in their growing container/planter.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and educational display.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display and/or flower display to exhibit in your

club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building. Suggested Flowers and Number of Blooms for Flower Display: Annual Asters, 5 blooms Petunias, 3 blooms Snapdragons, 5 spikes Zinnia, large type, 3 blooms Zinnia, pompon type, 5 blooms Impatiens, 3 blooms Salvia, 5 spikes Geraniums, 3 blooms Marigolds, 3 to 5 blooms Any other annual flower, 3 to 5 blooms/spikes

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6


FOOD SCIENCE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 490 Science Fun with Dairy

Foods: The Case of the Missing Milk

493 Science Fun with Kitchen

Chemistry Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Beginner Minimum 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book and Journal: Bring completed record of activities documenting

results of experiments completed. Conduct four or more of the nine experiments.

Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic from the project.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book and nutritional knowledge and activities and educational display.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Day Saturday, July 30


FOODS AND NUTRITION FOR BEGINNERS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 459 Let’s Start Cooking 483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark 484 Snack Attack! 487 Fast Break for Breakfast Project Progression Foods and Nutrition Projects are designed as one time learning experiences with members progressing through the Foods and Nutrition Series of Projects as their skills and knowledge increases. Repeating Projects: No project may be repeated. Taking More Than One Foods and Nutrition Project: Members may take more than one foods and nutrition project, but must complete separate learning experiences related to each including creating a separate educational exhibit, and preparing separate food items.

Age 9 to 11 Age 8 to 10 Age 8 to 10 Age 10 to 12 Minimum 1 month project work time for any foods project.

Conduct project experiments and activities and prepare recipes in the project book.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book with documentation of recipes

prepared, experiments conducted and activities completed to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display resulting from an

activity in the project book. Examples: MyPlate, cost comparisons, food safety tips, shopping and buying tips, experiment results, etc.

Prepared Food Item and Recipe: Bring one serving of a prepared food item and the recipe for the prepared food. Recipe must be from the project book. All prepared food items must meet food safety guidelines. Hot foods must be kept hot and cold foods must be kept cold. Please use thermal containers and/or coolers.

Daily Menu Plan: Prepare and bring a daily menu that includes the prepared food you brought to judging. Menu must reflect MyPlate requirements.

MyPlate: MyPlate will be used in all foods and nutrition projects. Visit http://www.MyPlate.gov for more info.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book and nutritional knowledge and activities, educational display, prepared food item and recipe and menu cards.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected from each of the Foods and Nutrition Projects. A member may only be selected in one foods project.


4-H Building. Any foods used in an exhibit must be in a sealed container.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Food & Nutrition Days Thursday, August 4

http://www.mypyramid.gov/


FOODS AND NUTRITION FOR INTERMEDIATE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads 463 Sports Nutrition 2: Get Set! 472 Grill Master 475 Star Spangled Foods 477 Party Planner: A 4-H Guide

to Quantity Cooking 485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals 486 Dashboard Dining: A 4-H

Guide to Healthful Fast Food Choices

Project Progression Foods and Nutrition Projects are designed as one time learning experiences with members progressing through the Foods and Nutrition Series of Projects as their skills and knowledge increases. Repeating Projects: No project may be repeated. Taking More Than One Foods and Nutrition Project: Members may take more than one foods and nutrition project, but must complete separate learning experiences related to each including creating a separate educational exhibit, and preparing separate food items.

Age 11 to 13 Age 11 to 13 Age 11 to 13 Age 12 to 14 Age 12 to 14 Age 11 to 13 Age 11 to 13 Minimum 1 month project work time for any foods project.












Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Food & Nutrition Days Thursday, August 4



FOODS AND NUTRITION FOR ADVANCED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 462 Yeast Breads on the Rise 467 You’re The Chef 469 The Global Gourmet 474 Beyond the Grill 476 Pathways to Culinary

Success Project Progression Foods and Nutrition Projects are designed as one time learning experiences with members progressing through the Foods and Nutrition Series of Projects as their skills and knowledge increases. Repeating Projects: Yeast Breads may be taken a maximum of 2 years. You’re the Chef may be taken up to 2 years with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Other projects may not be repeated. Taking More Than One Foods and Nutrition Project: Members may take more than one foods and nutrition project, but must complete separate learning experiences related to each including creating a separate educational exhibit, and preparing separate food items.

Age 14 to 18 Have completed one or more beginner and intermediate foods projects. Minimum 1 month project work time for any foods project.












Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Food & Nutrition Days Thursday, August 4



FORESTRY Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 620 Why Trees Matter Repeating Projects: May take only one time.

Ages 8 to 11 1 to 3 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and other records. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and educational display.


4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6


GARDENING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 670 Canning and Freezing Repeating Projects: Designed as a one to 3 year experience. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11-14

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and other records. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from your project book. Bring at least one item canned or frozen using the processes in the project book.



4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6

691 Grow Your Own Vegetables 692 Growing with the Seasons 365 Self-Determined Vegetable

Gardening Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Project Progression: Members should take a self-determined vegetable gardening project when they are working on a unique gardening project experience not available in 691 or 692. Project Manual Requirement: Members should utilize 365 Self-Determined Guide and the idea starter information. www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~idea.

Age 8 to 18 Age 12 to 18 Minimum of 1 growing season (3 to 6 months) project work time. For Self-Determined Vegetable Gardening project work time is dependent upon the 4-H member’s selected self-determined project focus.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and documentation of vegetable

gardening to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic

from your project book. Vegetable Display: Junior members (age 8-13) must bring 4 plates of vegetables

OR a tray/basket display of 4 different vegetables. Senior members (age 14-18) must bring 5 plates of vegetables OR a tray/basket display of 5 different vegetables. See suggested amounts for various types of vegetables below.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, educational display and vegetable display.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display and/or vegetable display to exhibit in your

club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building. Suggested Vegetables and Number of Vegetables for Vegetable Display: White or Red Potatoes, 5 semi-mature Yellow Wax, Snap, or Lima Beans, 10 pods, semi-mature Yellow, Red or White Onions (outer scale remaining) 5 Table Beets, (smooth, taproot remaining), 5 Carrots, (cut tops), 5 Cucumbers, 5 Sweet or Banana Peppers, 5 Red or Yellow Tomatoes (without calyx), 5 Summer Squash, 3 Winter Squash, 3 semi-mature Salad Tomatoes (pear, cherry, or paste, with calyx), 15 Cabbage (two sets of outer leaves remaining), 1 head Sweet Corn (husk and silk removed from side of ear, top to bottom), 5 ears Any other vegetable of 4-H member’s choice

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair


GENEALOGY Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 442 Family History Treasure Hunt Repeating Project: Multiple year project with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book and Research Documentation: Bring a completed project book,

correspondence log, your research journal, pedigree charts, family group sheets, and documentation of your family history research as outlined on pages 3-6 of the project book. DO NOT BRING: computer generated programs, videos, tape recorder, photo albums, frame photos, reference books, family heirlooms, knick-knacks, or other items which do not relate to your genealogical search.

Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display that depicts your family history research.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, educational display and family research.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in each of the following levels: 1st Year Only, 2nd Year Only and 3rd Year and Beyond.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display to exhibit in club’s booth.



HEALTH Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 300 You’re the Athlete May be completed individually, with team members or with groups. Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 11 to 14, but older youth may find the project useful as well. Minimum 1 sport’s season project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and supporting documentation of

activities completed to help you meet your personal sport-specific interests and goals. Documentation may include journals, logs, collages, interviews, charts, photographs, schedules, graphs, menus, etc.

Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic selected from your project book.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your educational display.

State Fair Selection: One member and one group may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Health Day: Wednesday, July 27

351 Staying Healthy 352 Keeping Fit 353 First Aid In Action 357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse 358 The Truth About Tobacco Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Age 11 to 13 Age 8 to 10 Age 14 to 18 Age 14 to 18 1 to 3 Months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book. Health Project Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display

on a selected topic from your project book. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member per health project. No member may be selected in more than one health project.


the 4-H building.


HOME LIVING, DECORATING AND DESIGNING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 405 The Laundry Project Age 8 to 10

Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an exhibit to show before and after, how

item(s) enhance living space and demonstrate your work. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. No individual may be selected in more than one home decorating project.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Home Decorating Day Thursday, July 28

432M Sewing and Textiles (non- Clothing) Master

14 or older 1 to 3 Months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section Construct at least one non-clothing fabric item Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Project Item(s): Bring the non-clothing fabrics item you made Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your fabric item.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. No individual may be selected in more than one home decorating project.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your non-clothing fabric item to exhibit in your club’s 4-H

booth in the 4-H Building. 491 Adventures in Home Living Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project and records showing work. Project Item: Bring one or more items you constructed. Educational Display: Create and bring an exhibit to show before and after, how

item(s) enhance living space and demonstrate your work. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about project activities, items and display

including general 4-H and project book knowledge. State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. No individual may be

selected in more than one home decorating project. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display and/or project items to exhibit in your

club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building.


HOME LIVING, DECORATING AND DESIGNING CONTINUED 494 Makeover My Space Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project and records showing work. Project Item: Bring an item(s) or pictures of items of your work. Educational Display: Bring and create an exhibit to show before and after of the

living area as well as demonstrate your work. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about project activities, items and display




Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Home Decorating Day Thursday, July 28

495 Your First Home Away From Home

Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project and records showing work. Project Item: Bring items selected or made for your project. Educational Display: Create a visual exhibit to show work. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about project activities, items and display





HORSE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 173 Horseless Horse Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section, including at least 4 interest areas and recommended activities.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from the project. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Not eligible for State Fair


INSECTS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 641 Beekeeping Repeating Project: Multiple year project with new challenges. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 18 Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and other records to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected


general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities. State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member may

be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your insect display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-

H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day II Saturday, Aug. 6

644 Teaming With Insects, Lev 1 Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Written for grades 3-5, but available to all members with beginning level knowledge of entomology. 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and other records to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring display or exhibit (notebook,

photographs, drawings, specimen, collections) Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. No individual may

participate in more than one class. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your insect display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-

H Building.


INSECTS CONTINUED




Written for grades 6-8, but available to all members with some knowledge of entomology. 1 to 3 months project work time.


photographs, drawings, specimen, collections) and insect display Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


participate in more than one class. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your insect display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day II Saturday, Aug. 6


Written for grads 9-12, but available to all members with some knowledge of entomology. 1 to 3 months project work time.


photographs, drawings, specimen, collections) and insect display Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


participate in more than one class. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your insect display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.


LAWNCARE



548 Lawn Care Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 13 to 18 Younger members may take this project with the guidance of an adult. 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and lawn care records to

judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected


general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and educational display. Members should be able to explain fertilizer applications, mowing and mower maintenance information, weed and lawn problems.

State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member may be selected.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Not Eligible for State Fair 2016


LEADERSHIP Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 370 One-on-One 371 Club Leadership 1 372 Diversity: The Source of

Our Strength 373 My Hands to Larger

Service 374 Teens on Board 375 Leadership Road Trip:

Where Are You Going? I 376 Pantry Panic! 377 Finding Your Voice: Public

Speaking Made Easy

378M Leadership Master Repeating Projects: May repeat the Multi-Level Teen Leadership project up to 3 times if focusing on a different level each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Advanced Intermediate Advanced Advanced Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Beginner Advanced Intermediate/Advanced Minimum of 3 months project work time for all the leadership projects.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected



State Fair Selection: One individual or group may be selected for each project. This is a non-competitive state fair opportunity with participation awards only.


the 4-H Building. Project Progression The Leadership projects are designed for 4-H members to gain leadership experience at any age. It is recommended that 4-H members select leadership projects based on their age as well as the avenues in which they want to carry out their leadership experiences.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Leadership Day: Sunday, July 31 County Opportunities Camp Counselor or CIT Junior Fair Board Member 4-H Club Officer


LEISURE ACTIVITIES Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 496 My Favorite Things Repeating Project: Project may be taken up to 3 years if a specialization is selected, new goals set, and additional sources and activities used to supplement the project book. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 12 to 18 Younger members need a willing adult helper. 1 to 6 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and research documentation

on the collectibles of your choice to judging. Collectibles: Create and bring your assembled collection or photographs of

collectibles if not feasible to bring collection. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from the project if not bringing your collection. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including



the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Creative Arts Day 1 Thursday, July 28


MONEY MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMER SHOPPING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 445 Becoming Money Wise 448 Teens…On the Road to

Financial Success Repeating Project: All projects may be taken for two years. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 11 Age 12 and 13 Age 14 to 15 Age 14 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring to judging your completed project book. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from the project book. Activity Documentation for Display: # 445: spending journal for one month;

# 448 completed activity (comparison of financial institutions, shopping comparison, use of credit analysis, money management record, advertisement collage, decision making, goal setting)..


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in 1st Year # 445 and one member may be selected in 2nd Year # 445. One may be selected in 1st Year # 448 and one member may be selected in 2nd Year # 448.


the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Money Maneuvers Day: Friday, July 29


NATURAL RESOURCES CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 611 Explore the Outdoors Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 12 to 18 may be taken by younger members who have a willing adult to give guidance 2 to 4 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected




the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6 State Events age 14 and older Ohio Sea Camp – July 9-13

617 Exploring Ponds Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 14 or older 1 to 3 months

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Educational Display:

Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic from the project or exhibit (notebook, photographs, drawings, specimen, collections, game boards, experiments, etc.)



the 4-H Building.


NATURAL RESOURCES CONTINUED 621 Ohio Birds Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 18 Project should be started in the fall of the year. Minimum of 9 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Project Item(s): 1st Year members must bring a record of at least 20 different

birds observed and the building and use of 2 types of bird feeders. 2nd Year members and beyond must bring a picture of bird feeders in use, sample of bird feed used and record of birds seen at bird feeder for one month. In addition, documentation of at least 30 additional different types of birds observed.

Educational Exhibit: Create and bring an educational display on a selected topic from the project.



the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Natural Resources Day II: Saturday, Aug. 6 State Events age 14 and older Ohio Sea Camp – July 9-13


PET CARE – Small Animals Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 215 Guinea Pig Repeating Project: May be taken with the same or different guinea pig up to 3 years, but member should acquire additional sources and activities used to supplement the project book once project material is completed. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Required Resource and Records Materials: Small Animal Resource Handbook 220R Small Animal Record 214R


Complete all tasks outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and small animal record book

(214R) to judging. Educational Exhibit: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic. Project Animal: You may bring your project animal if it is safe and appropriate. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, guinea pig and educational display.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair 4-H Small/Companion Animal Day: Friday, July 29 Visit http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/aauck/Companion%20Animal%20Day.pdf for more information.

220 Pocket Pets Required Resource and Records Materials: Pocket Pets Resource Handbook 220R Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with the same or different small animals. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Note: This project should be taken for the following animals only: Rodents, Mice, Rats, Hamsters, Gerbils, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Hedgehogs. Members with other types of pet projects should use the Self-Determined Project Book in conjunction with 214R.

Age 8 to 18 Beginners can complete activities without a pet. Intermediate and advanced members should own their own small animals. 1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all tasks outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and small animal record book

(214R) to judging. Educational Exhibit: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic. Project Animal: Bring any documentation tracking the care and expense of

your small animal. You may bring your animal if it is safe and appropriate. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, small animal and educational display.


the 4-H Building.

http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/aauck/Companion%20Animal%20Day.pdf




PHOTOGRAPHY



584 Focus on Photography, Level 1

Repeating Project: May be taken up to 2 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Camera Types Permitted: Disposable, 35mm, 110,s, Digital, APS Note: This is a beginner photography project. Members are not allowed to do photochemical developing and printing.

Age 8 to 10 May be taken by older 4-H members with no photography experience. Minimum of 2 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and photo journal to judging. Camera: Bring the camera(s) you used for this project. Photo Exhibit: Create and bring one of the following:

A. A single print, any size, mounted at your discretion. B. A collection of prints illustrating a Photo Story consisting of 5 to 10 prints

mounted at your discretion. C. A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities completed for the

project consisting of 5 to 10 prints mounted at your discretion. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, photo journal and photo exhibit.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. No individual may be selected in more than one photo project.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your photo exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Photography Day Saturday, July 30

585 Controlling the Image, Level 2

Project Progression: Focus on Photography, Level 1 should be taken before taking this project. Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Camera Types Permitted: Film or digital, adjustable lens camera required for this project. This intermediate photography project provides members the option of doing photochemical developing and printing, but it is not required.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and photo journal to judging. Camera: Bring the camera(s) you used for this project. Photo Exhibit: Create and bring one of the following:

A. A single print, any size, mounted at your discretion. May include exhibiting a Photo Statuette or a Panorama picture.

B. A single print illustrating an enlargement which must include an enlargement print, accompanied by the original print, mounted at your discretion.

C. A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities completed for the project consisting of 5 to 10 prints mounted at your discretion.

D. A single original print illustrating a News Story which shall be an original photo mounted at the discretion of the 4-H member and accompanied by the published article.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, photo journal and photo exhibit.



4-H building.


PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED



586 Mastering Photography, Level 3

Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Members may do photochemical developing and printing, but it is not required. Camera Types Permitted: Film or digital, adjustable lens camera required for this project.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and photo journal. Camera: Bring the camera(s) you used for this project. Photo Exhibit: Create and bring one of the following:

A. A single print, any size, mounted at your discretion. B. A single print illustrating an enlargement including the enlargement print,

accompanied by the original print, mounted. C. A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities completed for the

project consisting of 5 to 10 prints mounted at your discretion. D. A single original print illustrating a News Story with original photo mounted

and accompanied by the published article. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including




4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Photography Day Saturday, July 30

589M Photography Master Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. Camera Types Permitted: Film or digital, adjustable lens camera required for this project.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book and photo journal. Camera: Bring the camera(s) you used for this project. Photo Exhibit: Create and bring one of the following:

E. A single print, any size, mounted at your discretion. F. A single print illustrating an enlargement including the enlargement print,

accompanied by the original print, mounted. G. A collection of prints illustrating one of the activities completed for the

project consisting of 5 to 10 prints mounted at your discretion. H. A single original print illustrating a News Story with original photo mounted

and accompanied by the published article. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including




4-H Building.


QUILTING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 499 You Can Quilt! Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Purchase and assemble a radio controlled car or truck.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book Project Item(s): Bring your completed Rail Fence or Four Patch mini-quilt.. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and mini-quilt. State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member and

one self-determined member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your mini-quilt to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H

Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Quilt Day Sunday, July 31

498 Quilting the Best Better Age 11 and older 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Project Item(s): Bring your completed lap quilt (minimum 30" x 30" and

maximum 54" x 72") Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and your lap quilt. State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member and

one self-determined member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your lap quilt to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H

Building.


ELECTRIC RADIO-CONTROLLED VEHICLES Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 504 Electric Radio Controlled

Vehicles Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Purchase and assemble a radio controlled car or truck.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book Project Item(s): Bring your assembled radio controlled car or truck. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) and one Senior (14-18) member and one self-determined member (level 3 as described on page 4 of the project book) may be selected.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your radio controlled car or truck or another suitable

educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Not Eligible for State Fair


PHYSICS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 500 Science Fun with Physics Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed book and records to judging. Project Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit that represents your level of

understanding and ability within the project. The project exhibit must be derived from one of the activities, experiments or plans contained in the project book.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and electricity project exhibit.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring electricity exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology Day Saturday, July 30


ROBOTICS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 507 Robotics 1 with EV3 508 Robotics 2: Ev3N More Repeating Project: Project may be taken up to 3 years with new challenges with new challenges each year. Project book can take up to 3 years to complete with all required and optional activities.

Age 11 to 18 Age 14 or older 1 to 3 months project work time. Project Progression: Members will earn Achievement Certificate upon full completion of all required and optional activities in each individual project book.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book Project Item(s): Create and bring an educational display on a topic from the

project experience. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One participant may be selected for each project. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology Day Saturday, July 30 512M Robotics Master

Repeating Project: Project may be taken up to 3 years with new challenges with new challenges each year. Project book can take up to 3 years to complete with all required and optional activities.

Age 14 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time. Project Progression: Members will earn Achievement Certificate upon full completion of all required and optional activities in each individual project book.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book Project Item(s): Create and bring an educational display on a topic from the

project experience. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One participant may be selected for each project. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.


ROPE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 540 Not Just Knots Repeating Project: One time only project.

Age 11 to 18 Younger members may take under the supervision of an adult. Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring your completed project book to judging. Project Exhibit: Create and bring a rope display that illustrates types of ropes,

knots, and/or other project skills. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and project exhibit. Bring rope and be prepared to demonstrate how to tie different knots.

State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Engineering Excitement Day Saturday, July 30


SELF DETERMINED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 365 Self-Determined Repeating Project: May be repeated with different learning experiences and goals. This project is designed for members to use to create their own learning experience in an interest area or to extend a project study in an existing 4-H project area. Members should check out project idea starters at www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~idea

Age 8 to 18 Project work time is dependent upon the 4-H member’s selected self-determined project focus.

Print Self Determined Project Book from www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~idea. Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring to judging your completed project book and record of

research and project development process. Project Exhibit: Create and bring a sample of project work or documentation of

project work if a sample is not feasible to bring to judging. Documentation may include journal, scrapbook, log, etc. Note: You will need photographs for your educational display as well.

Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on your self-determined project.


State Fair Selection: One Junior (8-13) member and one Senior (14-18) member may be selected.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your project exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Self Determined Day: Sunday, Aug. 7 Note: State Fair Selected Delegate will be required to put together a tri-fold display of their Self-Determined Project. It is important to have information, results, and photographs of your project.

http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Eidea

http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Eidea


SHOOTING SPORTS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 630 Safe Use of Guns Repeating Project: One time only project. Project Progression: Once members have mastered the basic gun safety skills, they are encouraged to move on to the Shooting Sports Series or Self-Determined Project.

Age 8 to 14 Youth must be supervised by parent, legal guardian or responsible adult. Older youth with limited experience may begin with this project. Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring a completed project to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a selected

topic from your project book. Special Note: 4-H members may not bring guns or ammunition to evaluation or use these items in an educational display at judging or fair.


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring educational display to exhibit in your 4-H club’s booth in the

4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day 1: Friday, Aug. 5

750 Rifle Record Book 751 Archery Record Book 752 Shotgun Member Record

Book 753 Pistol Member Record

Book 754 Hunting and Wildlife

Member Record Book 755 Muzzle Loading Member

Record Book 756 Living History Member Required Certified Advisor: Current certified 4-H Shooting Sports Advisor must be supervising all shooting sports projects. Advisor must be certified in the area being taught. Contact the Ext. Office for a list of certified shooting sports advisors.

Age 8 to 18 for all projects There must be a certified shooting sports volunteer supervising. Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section of record book. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring to judging your completed project book and record of

shooting sports experiences. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic from

the project experience. Note: No firearms, bows, arrows, guns or ammunition are allowed to be a part of the educational display.


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in each shooting sports project.


the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day 1: Shooting Sports Friday, Aug. 5 State Events Ohio Shooting Sports Camp July 1-3 (ages 9-12yrs) July 17-22 (ages 12-18yrs)


SMALL ENGINES Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 541 Crank It Up 542 Warm It Up 543 Tune It Up Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Advisor’s Guide 544G Small Engine’s Helper Guide is recommended for volunteers working with members enrolled with small engine projects.

Age 8 to 18 Age 8 to 18 Age 12 to 18 1 to 3 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section of project book. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring to judging your completed project book. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic from

the project experience. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected in each small engine project. No member may be selected in more than one small engine project.


the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Engineering Excitement Day Saturday, July 30


THEATER ARTS Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 596 Play The Role 597 Become A Puppeteer 598 Set the Stage Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Age 11 to 13 Age 14 to 18 1 to 2 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Complete at least six activities per year. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring to judging your completed project book and record of

required activities completed. Project Item(s): Create and bring one of the following items:

A. One or more puppets you created. B. A costume you created. C. A clowning kit. D. A storyboard illustrating a play you wrote, designed a scene for, created

costumes for, designed puppets for, etc. E. Create and bring an educational display on a topic from the project.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, project item or educational display.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your project item or display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H


Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Not Eligible for State Fair.


TRACTOR and MACHINERY OPERATION Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 551 Tractor 1: Starting Up 552 Tractor 2: Gearing Up for

Safety 553 Tractor 3: Moving Out 554 Tractor 4: Learning More 561 National Safe Tractor and

Machinery (additional cost) Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Age 11 to 13 Age 11 to 13 Age 14 to 18 Age 14 to 18 3 to 6 months project work time.

Read and complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Participate in training course when offered. Pass written and driving exams from

training course. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed manual to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic from

the project experience. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One to three junior members (11 to 13) and one to three senior members (14-18) may be selected.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational exhibit to display in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Engineering Tractor Day Friday, Aug. 5 J. D. Equipment – London, OH


TRAPPING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 622 Trapping Muskrats in Ohio Project Progression: 1-2 Year Project 1st Year – Learn about muskrats and trapping 2nd Year – Actually set traps. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 12 to 18 To complete project in one year, the project must be started by October. Minimum of 9 months project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including

general 4-H and project book knowledge. State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Natural Resources Day 2 Saturday, Aug. 6


VETERINARY SCIENCE Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 244 Veterinary Science 1:

From Airedales to Zebras 245 Veterinary Science 2:

All Systems Go! 246 Veterinary Science 3:

On the Cutting Edge Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book.

Age 8 to 10 Age 11 to 13 Age 14 to 18 Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including


State Fair Selection: One member may be selected from each Veterinary Science project.


the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Day Saturday, July 30


WELDING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 573 Arcs and Sparks – Shielded

Metal Arc Welding Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school welding class.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Project Exhibit: Bring two welding projects one from the recommended projects

in the book and one your choice. Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your welding project experience

and items including general 4-H and project book info. State Fair Selection: One member may be selected. County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your educational display to exhibit in your club’s 4-H booth in

the 4-H building.

Holmes County Fair Club Booth/Exhibit Set-Up Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Engineering- Welding Day Friday, July 29 Ag. Engineering Building, OSU Campus


WOODWORKING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 556 Measuring Up- Level 1 Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school shop class. Advisor Supplement: 560HG Woodworking Helper’s Guide may be used by advisors working with groups of youth.


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Woodworking Exhibit: A project(s) constructed by you that demonstrates how

you have learned to use the following hand tools: rule, utility square, framing square, combination square, hand crosscut saw, drill, C-clamp, steel bar clamp, wood file, rasp, hammer, nail set. Use of all tools is not required, but it does help in evaluation of work.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and woodworking exhibit.

State Fair Selection: Maximum of 2 juniors (8-13) and 2 seniors (14-18) may be selected. A total of 16 projects may be selected from all woodworking projects.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your woodworking item(s) to display in your 4-H club’s


Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Woodworking Day Monday, August 1 IMPORTANT! Woodworking Tool List http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/aauck/Tool%20Rules.pdf

557 Making the Cut-Level 2 Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school shop class. Advisor Supplement: 560HG Woodworking Helper’s Guide may be used by advisors working with groups of youth.



you have learned to use the following tools: steel tape, t-bevel, miter box, wood chisels, hand jig saw, back saw, scroll saw, hand stapler, power stapler, power sander, paint brush, single and double incline planes. Use of all tools is not required, but it does help in evaluation of work.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and woodworking exhibit.


County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your woodworking item(s) to display in your 4-H club’s booth

in the 4-H Building.

http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/aauck/Tool%20Rules.pdf



WOODWORKING CONTINUED Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 558 Nailing It Together-Level 3 Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school shop class.



you have learned to use the following tools: mallet, table saw, radial arm saw, circular saw. Use of all tools is not required, but it does help in evaluation of work.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H and project book knowledge.


County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your woodworking item(s) to display in your 4-H club’s


Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Woodworking Day Monday, August 1 IMPORTANT! Woodworking Tool List http://www.ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/d6/files/aauck/Tool%20Rules.pdf

559 Finishing Up-Level 4 Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school shop class.

Age 14 to 18



you have learned to use the following tools: dovetail saw, power router, portable power planer, thickness planer, power jointer, hand scraper. Use of all tools is not required, but it does help in evaluation of work.




in the 4-H Building. 560M Woodworking Master Repeating Project: May be taken up to 3 years with new challenges and experiences. If repeating, previous project book must be brought to judging along with current project book. May not use projects made in a school shop class.

Age 14 to 18


Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Woodworking Exhibit: To complete this project, you should plan, design, build,

program, and evaluate at least one woodworking project. Your project should show creativity, proper joinery technique, and good layout and design.




in the 4-H Building.




Workforce Preparation Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 382 Am I ready for Work? Age 11 to 13

1 to 3 months project work time

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book to judging. Educational Display: Create and bring an educational display on a topic


general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities, and your educational display.

State Fair Selection: One or more participants will be selected in the Junior (age 8-13) and Senior (age 14-18) classes.


the 4-H Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Workforce Preparation Day Sunday, July 31 Registration begins at 11:30 Entry Deadline -postmarked or faxed by July 15


WRITING Project # and Name Targeted Age/Level


Opportunities 587 Writing and Reporting for

Teens 588 The Writer in You Repeating Projects: May be taken for up to 3 years with new challenges each year. If repeating, previous project book(s) must be brought to judging along with current project book. Original Work Writings must have been done for the current creative writing project (587 or 588). Members may not enter writing pieces from previous 4-H project years. In addition, members may not submit writings they have used for non 4-H writing competitions or school class work.

Age 14 to 18 Age 12 to 18 Minimum of 1 month project work time.

Complete all tasks as outlined in the project guidelines’ section. Writing Pieces for 587 Writing and Reporting for Teens

A. Feature Story – Nonfiction human-interest story written in newspaper or magazine style. Maximum 1000 words.

B. Nonfiction story about an event, program, or other interesting topic or human experience. Max. 1000 words.

Life Skills Project Judging Requirements: Project Book: Bring completed project book and any additional writings to

demonstrate project experiences to judging. Project Items: One copy of each writing work must be submitted at the

scheduled county evaluation day. Each item must be submitted on letter-size or clean edged notebook paper, typewritten or neatly printed. Stories should be double-spaced. Poems should be single-spaced. The member’s full name, address and class name should appear on the cover page. The member’s last name and page number should be on the bottom right corner of each page. Submit writings in a 9 x 12 envelope clearly marked with the member’s name and address.

Project Evaluation: Answer questions about your project experience including general 4-H knowledge, project book knowledge and activities and writings.

County Fair Exhibit Requirements: Fair Exhibit: Bring your writings to display in your 4-H club’s booth in the 4-H

Building.

Holmes County Fair 4-H Club Booth Set-Up: Fri., Aug. 5, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sat., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.* Sun., Aug. 7, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. * No security on the Fairgrounds until Sunday evening. Life Skills Project Recognition: Tues., Aug. 9, 4:30 p.m. Ohio State Fair Not eligible for State Fair.

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