ABOUT 4-H HEALTH HEROES
The Ohio 4-H Healthy Living program is spreading the word that young people can have a strong voice in advocating for healthy changes, both individually and community-wide. At the 2016 National Youth Summit teens from around the state of Ohio developed action plans to make their communities healthier places. The individuals involved in the program are called 4-H Health HEROES.
4-H Health HEROES (Health Education Resources for Outreach, Engagement, and Service) promotes healthy eating, encourages people to engage in physical activities, and promotes positive community change. Additionally, 4-H Health Heroes help Ohio 4-H accomplish the goals of the National 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate, which encourages youth and families to gain optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being.
BENEFITS OF BEING AÂ 4-H HEALTH HERO
- Learn about a variety of healthy living topics
- Gain valuable leadership and communication skills
- Meet other 4-H youth from across Ohio who are invested in healthy living
- Leave a positive impact on your family, friends, and community
- Promote the 4th H!
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CONTRACT & EXPECTATIONS
Please makes sure you read the expectations and contract to be an Ohio 4-H Health Hero.
Each Health Hero needs to have an identified Adult Mentor who is either an OSU Extension Employee or Ohio 4-H Volunteer to help them locally. See the below PDF to read the expectations of a Health Hero Adult Mentor.
HEALTH HERO ADULT MENTOR CONTRACT
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APPLICATION
Youth in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to apply. Application is due Sunday, October 15th, 2023 by 11:59 pm.
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2024Â IMPORTANT DATES
- October 27-29, 2023Â - HealthU Retreat @ Canters Cave 4-H Camp -OPTIONAL
- November 4, 2023Â - in-person training, 10-4 pm @ State 4-H Office (Columbus)
- December 11, 2023 – virtual touch-base, 7-8pm
- January 27, 2024 – in-person training, 10-4 pm @ State 4-H Office (virtual if inclement weather)
- February 12, 2024 – virtual touch-base, 7-8pm
- March 9, 2024 – Ohio 4-H Conference at the Columbus Convention Center -OPTIONAL
- March 13 - 17, 2024 National Ignite Summit in Washington D.C - PENDING FUNDING & SELECTION
- April 20, 2024 – in-person training, 10-4 pm @ State 4-H Office
- May 13, 2024 – virtual touch-base, 7-8pm
- July 24, 2024Â - Health Day @ Ohio State Fair