Medina County Master Gardener Volunteers present youth gardening programs each year.  Programming is intended to have hands-on educational activity about gardening, soil, seeds, insects, and other age-appropriate horticulture topics.  Programs include make-and-take activities, demonstration, crafts, and fun!

SPROUTS 4-H SPIN CLUB

SPROUTS is a 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Club offered through Medina County 4-H youth development program and the OSU Master Gardener Volunteers.  It is designed to introduce youth to the exciting world of gardening.  SPIN Clubs are short-term, hands-on learning experiences that meet for a set number of sessions and focus on a specific topic (Gardening) through interactive group activities.

This 9-session series is led by certified Medina Master Gardener Volunteers also trained as 4-H volunteers. They will guide youth through the fundamentals of gardening in a fun and supportive environment.  Participants will explore essential gardening principles including soils, compost, planting, seeds, pollinators and plant care.  By the end of the program, students should have the knowledge and confidence to garden at home. 

SPIN Clubs hope to spark interest in new activities and inspire youth to join year-round 4-H Clubs and complete 4-H projects in the future. 

COST: $15.00 per child

DATES: April 14, April 28, May 19, June 2, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 1.  

TIME: 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

TO REGISTER: to join Sprouts you must enroll in the 4-H Program through the following link.

1) Visit https://4honline.com/ Sign In (if an existing member) or Sign Up to create an account.

2) Select Ohio, and Ohio 4-H Youth Development

3) Enter your personal information and the youth's info following the prompts

4) For the "How would you like to participate" page, if you are already a 4-H youth, you can select "returning member". Or select "I want to participate in a 4-H activity but I do NOT want to join 4-H at this time" to just enroll in Sprouts.

5) Click "ENROLL NOW" in blue text under "programs"

6) Select Club - scroll down to select "Sprouts SPIN Club of Medina County"

7) Select Projects: select "COP-Science:SPIN Club Participation"

8) Continue following prompts, there is a section to upload a photo- you can skip this.

9) Lastly, fill out consent forms. Click Submit and your enrollment is complete.

10) If you have more than one child participating, click "Add Member" to enroll.

11) Pay $15/child. Mail check to OSU Extension Office (4046 Medina Rd., Medina OH 44256) or call for a link to pay online.

If you need any assistance enrolling or paying online, call 330-725-4911. Deadline April 6, 2026.

 

 

 

 

About Master Gardener Volunteer Youth Programming:

LOCATIONS:

Often these programs are in partnership with Medina County Park District and held at one of their fantastic park locations, but may be held at other locations across Medina County.

COSTS:

Our signature kids programs are generally $ 10.00 to $20.00 depending on the program.   

AGE RANGE:

• "Pre-schoolers in the Garden", held in partnership with Medina Parks is for ages 3 to 6

• Our other kids workshops are generally appropriate for ages 6 to 12 unless otherwise noted.

RULES:

Kids programs are NOT drop-off events.  Parent, guardian, or other custodian MUST ACCOMPANY THE CHILD FOR DURATION OF PROGRAM.