OSU Extension - Portage County

🎵And as the years go by, I'll think of you and sigh, this is goodnight and not goodbye 🎶
Thanks for the memories, Camp Whitewood! Until next time...

🍀 CALLING PORTAGE COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS

The Portage County 4-H Public Speaking & Mock Interview Contest is the perfect opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and gain experience that will last a lifetime. This is a fun, supportive event!

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Portage County Fairgrounds – Fair Office

Mock Interview Contest – 3:00 PM
Public Speaking Contest – 4:00 PM

📢 RSVPs are appreciated (but not required)!
If you have not done do already with the Portage County 4-H Life SKills Commitee, please RSVP by July 11 at 4:00 PM to the Portage County OSU Extension Office.

✨ Public speaking is one of the most valuable life skills you can develop. It builds confidence, prepares you for interviews, school presentations, scholarships, and future careers, and it's a lot of fun!

Tag a fellow 4-H family or member who should participate! 🍀💚

Last night, our campers hunted for ornaments and gathered random items from their cabins to decorate trees for Christmas in July at Camp Whitewood! We also awarded our daily "H" awards and cleanest cabin awards!