What is a Spin Club?
A 4-H SPIN Club is a special interest club where five or more youth learn about a specific topic of interest for at least 6 weeks. Topics vary and include interests such as art, nature, life skills, science, photography, gardening, robots, and more!
Want to join a SPIN Club in Medina County? Contact the Club leader and extension office by filling out the survey: go.osu.edu/MedinaSPINClubs
Current SPIN Club opportunities in Medina County:
| Club Name | Interest Area | Meeting Location | Contact Information |
| 5-18 Cooking SPIN club | Cooking & Baking | Lodi OH | |
| 5-18 Arts SPIN club | Digital Art and Graphic Design | Lodi OH | |
| 5-18 Model Railroad SPIN club | Model Railroad and Trains | Lodi OH | |
| 5-18 Sewing SPIN club | Sewing | Lodi OH | |
| 5-18 Tech SPIN club | Robotics, Coding, STEM | Lodi OH | |
| Good Creation Farm SPIN Club | Farming & Gardening | Medina OH | lgsellman.11@gmail.com |
| Majestic Horse SPIN Club | Therapy Horses | Seville OH | majesticequineconnections@gmail.com |
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Mindful Me SPIN Club |
Youth Mental Health | Medina OH | ruggiero.46@osu.edu |
| Sprouts SPIN Club | Gardening/ Horticulture | Medina OH | rlpark70@gmail.com |
| Tractor Certification | Tractor Certification | Medina OH | chapman.894@osu.edu |
Interested in starting a SPIN club?
What is the purpose of a SPIN Club? To help youth gain mastery of a specific topic or skill through a 4-H special interest club. A SPIN Club is designed to be more flexible than a "Traditional" 4-H Community Club. The guidelines for meetings are less rigid and allow for greater flexibility when scheduling the meetings or "sessions." These types of clubs are also a fantastic introduction to the 4-H "learn by doing" model. With only needing to meet a minimum of 6 times, a SPIN club is a smaller time commitment than running a Community Club. Membership does count towards total years in 4-H, but members are not required to enroll in 4-H.
SPIN Club Requirements:
- At least 2 adult volunteers
- At least 5 youth from 3 different families
- Meet at least 6 times for a total of 6 hours
- Fill out a simple form and select a club name
- Cost is $25 per club per year (no member dues need to be collected)
Who can start a 4-H SPIN club?
Anyone who is an approved 4-H volunteer can start a SPIN club. To find out how to become an approved 4-H volunteer, click here. SPIN Clubs can also be run in a classroom or after-school setting by interested teachers.
How do I start a SPIN Club in Medina County?
First, select a topic area that you are very familiar with and would like to help youth learn in a fun, hands-on way. Next, call the Medina County Extension Office SPIN club Coordinator, Rachel Chapman at 330-661-6405 or the main office at 330-725-4911. Extension staff will walk you through the registration process and help you identify when and where to start your SPIN Club.