About 4-H

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 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​trives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential. 

Join 4-H ​

​​​​​​​Enrollment for the 2020 4-H program year is now open! 

Want to get involved? Contact your local County Extension Office to find out what clubs meet in your area. ​Click here to enroll in 4HOnline as a 4-H club member!