4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni; 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development. 4-H is delivered through America's 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Service reaching every corner of our nation.

In Indiana, 4-H can be found in all 92 counties as delivered through Purdue Extension. Community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special interest programs are all ways youth across Indiana can be involved with the 4-H program.

INDIANA 4-H MISSION: 

The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world. 

INDIANA 4-H VISION: 

Indiana 4-H Youth Development s​strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.

4-H MISSION: To empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults while also creating sustainable community change

4-H VISION: A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change

HOW: Through the power of youth; effective organizational systems; access, equity, and opportunity; extraordinary opportunities to learn; exceptional people; and innovative practices.

ENROLLMENT 

We encourage you to sign up between October 1st through January 15th of each year to get the most out of your 4-H experience. 

4-H (Grades 3-12) 

• $15 annual program fee
• Instructions for Returning Youth Member
• Instructions for New Youth Member
• Do not count years enrolled in Clover Buds as years when enrolling in 4-H. Years in 4-H are 3rd-12th grades.
• 4-H Clubs with Leader Information and Contacts
• 4-H Family Guide

4-H Volunteers

• Instructions for Returning Adult Volunteers
• Instructions for New Adult Volunteer

 Mini 4-H (Clover Buds-K-2)

• $0 annual program fee
• Instructions for Returning Youth Member
• Instructions for New Youth Member

2023-2024 Master Schedule 

2024 4-H HANDBOOK

Livestock Letter, Information, and Pen Forms

2024 Fair Entry Instructions and Information

Cat, Creative Writing, Dog, Fashion Review and 4-H Royalty

Below you will find important information for the Cat, Creative Writing, Dog, and Fashion Review projects and 4-H Royalty (King and Queen and Prince and Princess).  

Cat Project Information

Creative Writing Information

Dog Project Information

Fashion Review Information

King and Queen Information

Prince and Princess Information

Please note that the Royalty letters you received in the mail have been updated with a different date. The corrected date for 4-H Royalty interviews is Wednesday, May 29.