Project Guideline Sheets
4-H Judging Dates, Dress Code and Grading System
Below you will find 4-H project information, judging requirements, and guidelines specific to Wood County 4-H.
New in 2024
Horses
186 Gymkhana
187 Roping
179R Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (Revised)
Companion Animals/Rabbits/Dogs
210 Assistance Animals in Action
*201R Dog Resource Handbook (Revised)
*228R Rabbit Resource Handbook (Revised)
*Available for purchase
Healthy Living
356 Relationships 101
About 4-H
91 Discovering 4-H
92 4-H Around the Globe
Companion Animals and Rabbits
200 All About Dogs
201 Dog Project and Record Book
215 Cavy Projects
216 Purr-fect Pals, Level 1
217 Climbing Up, Level 2
218 Leaping Forward, Level 3
220 Pocket Pets
227 Pet Rabbits
Horses
173 Horseless Horse
All other horse projects
Veterinary Science
244 From Airedales to Zebras
Vet. Science Level 1
245 All Systems Go!
Vet. Science Level 2
246 On The Cutting Edge
Vet. Science Level 3
Healthy Living
300 You're The Athlete
351 Staying Healthy
353 First Aid In Action
354 Medicine Science And Safety
355 Tracking Your Health And Fitness
357 Alcohol And Drug Abuse
358 The Truth About Tobacco
359 Your Thoughts Matter
360 Your Feelings Matter
434 Superhero You
Self Determined Projects
If you're a 4-H member with a great project idea of your own or someone who is ready to go beyond a current project book, consider doing a self-determined project. Use the Self-Determined Project Guide to describe your project, set goals, and record your activities.
Not sure what topic to explore? You can get some great ideas by reviewing the Idea Starters on the Ohio 4-H Self-Determined Webpage. Don't forget, every idea starter must be used with the Self-Determined Project Guide.
365 - *Self Determined
*This guideline sheet is for General Self Determined projects YOU choose and the specific General Idea Starters listed on the Ohio 4-H Self-Determined Webpage.
Specific Idea Starters are listed on the Ohio 4-H Self-Determined Webpage for the following guideline sheets:
365.01 - Self Determined - Companion Animal
365.02 - Self Determined - Creative Arts
365.03 - Self Determined - Family Life
365.04 - Self Determined - Natural Resources
365.05 - Self Determined - Quilt
365.06 - Self Determined - Workforce Prep
Workforce Preparation
382 Am I Ready For Work?
387 Here, There, Ag Careers are Everywhere
Leadership And Citizenship
370 Mentoring Leadership In Action
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?
376 Pantry Panic
378M Leadership Master
383 Club Leadership 2
Communication
377 Finding Your Voice - Public Speaking Made Easy
Workforce Preparation
#382 Am I Ready For Work
#386 You're Hired!
#387 Here, There, Ag Careers Are Everywhere
Genealogy
442 Family History Treasure Hunt
Home Living
405 The Laundry Project
491 It's My Home
494 Makeover My Space
495 Your First Home Away From Home
Money Management
445 Becoming Money Wise
448 Teens..On the Road to Financial Success
Creative and Leisure Arts
492 Cake Decorating
496 My Favorite Things
497 Scrapbooking
499 You Can Quilt!
498 Quilting the Best Better
592 Get Started in Art
593 Graphic Design
Food Science/Chemistry/ Physics
490 Science Fun with Dairy Foods
493 Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry
500 Science Fun with Physics
Aerospace Science
501 Rockets Away (2-liter bottle)
502 Science Fun with Flight
503 Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Model Rockets)
503M Solid-Fuel Rocketry Master
Robotics
509 Robotics Essentials
512M Robotics Master
Electricity
527 Magic of Electricity, Level 1
528 Investigating Electricity, Level 2
531 Science Fun with Electricity
Energy
550 Young Engineers in Solar Energy
Bicycle
517 Bicycling for Fun, Level 1
518 Wheels in Motion, Level 2
Rope
540 Not Just Knots
Small Engines
541 Crank It Up, Small Engines 1
542 Warm It Up, Small Engines 2
543 Tune It Up, Small Engines 3
544 Ready, Set, Mow
Tractor and Machinery Operation
551 Starting Up: Getting to Know Your Tractor, Level A
552 Tractor Operations: Gearing Up for Safety, Level B
553 Moving Out: Learning About Tractor & Farm Machinery, Level C
554 Learning More: Learning About Agri.Tractors & Equipment, Level D
All-Terrain Vehicles
555 ATV Safety
Welding
573 Arcs and Sparks
Woodworking
#556 Measuring Up, Level 1
#557 Making the Cut, Level 2
#558 Nailing It Together, Level 3
#559 Finishing Up, Level 4
#560M Woodworking Master
Photography
#584 Photography Basics, Book 1
#585 Next Level Photography, Bk 2
#586 Mastering Photography, Bk 3
#589M Photography Master
Natural Resources
#611 Explore the Outdoors
#612 Geology: Can You Dig It?
#613 Exploring Polar Science
#617 Exploring Ponds
#620 Why Trees Matter
#621 Ohio Birds
#622 Trapping Maskrats in Ohio
#623 Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
#624 Outdoor Adventurer: Intermediate Fishing
#641 Beekeeping Project
#644 Insect Adventures 1
#645 Insect Adventures 2
#646 Insect Adventures 3
Shooting Sports
#630 Safe Use of Guns
#631 Basic Archery
Writing
#588 The Writer in You
Gardening and Plant Science
#670 Canning and Freezing
#671 How Does Your Garden Grow?
#673 Edible Landscapes
#691 Grow Your Own Vegetables
#692 Growing with the Seasons
4-H Pet Pals
#230GPM 4-H Pet Pals Project & Record Book
Shooting Sports
All Shooting Sports Project Guide Sheet
#750 Rifle
#751 Archery
#752 Shotgun
#753 Pistol
#754 Hunting/Wildlife
#755 Muzzleloader
#756 Living History
#757 Crossbow
#758 Western Heritage Project
Clothing
*Clothing & Textiles
Food and Nutrition
#459 Let's Start Cooking
#481 Everyday Food and Fitness
#484 Snack Attack
#487 Take a Break for Breakfast
#461 Let's Bake Quick Breads
#463 Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go
#472 Grill Master
#475 Star Spangled Foods
#477 Party Planner
#485 Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals
#462 Yeast Breads on the Rise
#467 Cooking on My Own
#469 Global Gourmet
#474 Beyond the Grill
#476 Kitchen Boss
Livestock
*Refer to the Wood County Fair Webpage for updated information
*Beef
*Dairy
*Goats
*Poultry
*Rabbits
*Sheep
*Swine
Livestock Record Book - Market
Livestock Record Book - Breeding
There are several projects that have been written by Wood County 4-H Volunteers. These projects do not include State Fair participation and will not be found in the Ohio 4-H Family Guide or on the Project Central Website. These projects are exceptionally well done and we encourage you to try them all. Please look for project descriptions and judging requirements in the appropriate above sections.
*Make a Bag I & II - (In Clothing Section)
*Mmmmm Cookies!
*Mmmmm Sugar Cookies!
*Upcycle - Clothing Project - (In Clothing Section)
*Easy as Pie!
4-H Judging Dates, Dress Code and Grading System