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Butler County Junior Fair Section
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Writing must be turned into the Extension on July 1st Junior Division – Age 9 through 13
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Project Judging will be done on same day as other -Evaluation criteria include knowledge of
Special Interest Projects provided the writing was sub- elements, principles and techniques used in creative
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Project Subcategories: nd knowledge developed through pro-
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• J-1 RHYMED POETRY – Junior: An interpretation ject work.
of a subject in rhymed verse. Submit a collection of 593 – Graphic Design: Follow general guidelines
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three poems. 11 – Explore the Outdoors: Follow general guide-
•J-2 RHYMED POETRY – Senior: An interpreta- lines
tion of a subject in rhymed verse. Submit a collection 612 - Geology: Can you did it?: Follow general
of three poems. guidelines
613 - Exploring Polar Science: Follow general
•J-3 FREE STYLE POETRY – Junior: An interpre- guidelines
tation of a subject in unrhymed verse. Submit a col- 617 – Exploring Ponds: Follow general guidelines
lection of three poems.
620 – Why Trees Matter: Follow general guidelines
•J-4 FREE STYLE POETRY – Senior: An interpre- 621 – Ohio Birds: Follow general guidelines
tation of a subject in un rhymed verse. Submit a collec- 622 – Trapping Muskrats in Ohio
tion of three poems. •J Level I (Intermediate)
-5 SHORT STORY – Junior (formerly Fiction *This is for a participant who may NOT want to set an
Writing): A fiction piece comprised of three basic ele- actual trap line.
ments: a theme, a plot and characters. Submit one story, *A participant will display a poster, complete “year one”
maximum length – 2,000 words.
in project book and complete at least one activity in
•J-6 SHORT STORY – Senior (formerly Fiction project book.
Writing): A fiction piece comprised of three basic ele- *Complete project guidelines as listed in the project
ments: a theme, a plot and characters. Submit one book. Bring one exhibit from an interest area AND
a poster.
story, maximum length – 2,000 words.
•J-7 ESSAY – Junior: A short nonfiction composi- Level II (Advanced)
tion in which a theme is developed or an idea is ex- -A participant will actually set a trap line in an ethical
pressed. Submit one essay, maximum length – 500 and humane way.
-Display poster, complete project book and do 2 activi-
words.
•J-8 ESSAY – Senior: A short nonfiction composi- ties found in project book.
tion in which a theme is developed or an idea is ex- -Complete project guidelines as listed in the project
pressed. Submit one essay, maximum length – book. Bring one exhibit from an interest area AND
500words. a poster.
623 – Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning
*Must be typed or printed on 8 ½ X 11 paper.
*Stories must be double spaced – poems may Fishing: Follow general guidelines
be single spaced. 624 – Outdoor Adventurer (Intermediate): Follow
*Entrants name, class, county and club must general guidelines
be on cover page. Class means: Ex: Jr. or Sr. 630 – Safe Use of Guns: This project is designed for
younger members who have little or no experience
& J-1
*Entrant’s last name with page number must with guns. Complete project guidelines as listed in the
be on each page. project book. Bring one exhibit from an interest area
AND a poster.
*Paper clip or staple pages together.
*Please submit 3 copies of your entry in a 9” X 631 – Basic Archery: Follow general guidelines
12” envelope with your Name, Club, Class, Jr. 641 – Beekeeping Project & Record Book: Follow
or SR. to our office by July 1. Do not use any general guidelines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
type of folder. 644 – Insect Adventures 1: Follow general guide-
*You must follow these guidelines or risk dis lines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
645 – Insect Adventures 2: Follow general guide-
qualification.
589M – Photography Master: For members who lines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
want to make a photography project in a category that 646 – Insect Adventures 3: Follow general guide-
is different from other 4-H’ers photography project. lines. Bring one exhibit AND a poster
Complete project guidelines as listed in the project 750 – Shooting Sports-Rifle Member Record
book. Bring one exhibit from an interest area Book:4-H members taking shooting sports projects
must be in a shooting sports club with a Certified In-
AND a poster.
592 – Get Started in Art: Complete all eleven ac- structor. Instructors must be certified teachers who
tivities under project guidelines and the “More Chal- completed a Shooting Sports training program. Contact
lenges” activities are optional. Bring an exhibit from the Extension office for details. Poster must be ex-
hibited.
an interest area AND a poster.
Description:

-Emphasize experimentation with variety of creative
projects.
-School projects or other youth projects are not permis-