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4-H Health HEROES: A Healthy Living Teen Advocates Program

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.

2023 Health HEROES

BENEFITS OF BEING A 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!

 

CONTRACT & EXPECTATIONS

Please makes sure you read the expectations and contract to be an Ohio 4-H Health Hero.

HEALTH HEROES CONTRACT

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

 

APPLICATION

Youth in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to apply. Application is due Sunday, October 15th, 2023 by 11:59 pm.

APPLY HERE

 

2024 IMPORTANT DATES

  • October 27-29, 2023 - HealthU Retreat @ Canters Cave 4-H Camp -OPTIONAL
  • November 4, 2023 - 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, 2024 - Health Day @ Ohio State Fair

PRINTABLE SCHEDULE