PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS:
Mini Arts & Crafts, Bugs, Collections, Foods, Sewing, Space & Trees
Mini Clogging
Amanda Morrow, 317-341-2679, themorrows9799@att.net
Mini Horse & Pony
Heather Lawson, 317-450-9472, heather@arcadiachristian.com
Mini Llama & Alpaca
Amy Underhill, 317-496-4108, denali8@att.net
EXHIBIT CHECK-IN: Wednesday, July 14, 5-6:30 PM
JUDGING: Wednesday, July 14, 6:30-8 PM, Closed judging
RELEASE: Tuesday, July 20, 9-11 AM and 5-7 PM
STATE FAIR ENTRIES: No entries
The Mini 4-H program is geared towards activity based learning. Curriculum is based on the age appropriate research and involves cooperative, experiential, and noncompetitive activities. Mini 4-H’ers have the opportunity to attend club meetings. Hamilton County Mini 4-H program is for children enrolled in kindergarten, First and Second Grade. There is no cost to join Mini 4-H.
Mini - 4-H Overview video
Projects
Arts & Crafts
Bugs
Clogging*
Collections
Foods
Horse and Pony (Horseless)*
Llama and Alpaca*
Sewing
Space
Trees
Click here for exhibit requirements for Mini 4-H projects at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair.
You may only exhibit two projects at the county fair.
Mini 4-H Meetings
All Mini 4-H Meetings are from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
2021 dates - Feb 25, March 18, May 6, June 3
*Mini 4-H’ers enrolled in Clogging, Horse and Pony, or Llama and Alpaca have additional workshops outside of the Mini 4-H Club meetings.
Mini Horse & Pony
Mini Clogging
Workshops 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Winks Building, Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
April 20
May 4, 18
June 1, 15, 29
July 6
Mini Llama & Alpaca
All Mini Llama & Alpaca workshops are held 6:30-7:30 pm at the Leader’s llama farm at 4923 E 161st, Noblesville unless noted.
March 16 (Llama Barn at the Fairgrounds)
April 20
May 18
June 22
What is the Difference Between Mini 4-H and Older 4-H Members?
Type of Learning- Mini 4-H learning is activity centered - Older 4-H member learning is project based.
Type of Instruction- Mini 4-H instruction is leader directed - Older 4-H members receive instruction from a leader and through self-study.
Recognition:-Mini 4-H'ers are recognized for their participation only - Older 4-H members are recognized for participation, goal achievement, achievement of standards, and being the best in their area via competition.
How do I Join?
Online enrollment is open from October 1 - May 15 each year. Click here to enroll - v2.4honline.com
Mini 4-H members MUST pick Hamilton County Mini 4-H as their club and any of the nine Mini 4-H projects.
Any questions, please contact the Extension Office at 317-776-0854.
Exploring 4-H Day Camp (June 15-16, 2021)
Exploring 4-H Day Camp is a fun-filled educational program designed for youth in Mini 4-H. The camp is two days in length, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. During camp, youth have the opportunity to learn about many different topics all related to 4-H. Camp classes and activities from past camps have included model rocket launch, environmental safety, outdoor cooking, cookie decorating, character education, wildlife, bubbleology, magic of nature, care of small and large animals, group recreation, and much more!
Videos
Mini 4-H Overview