Allen County 4-H
4-H enrollment is now open!
Youth and volunteers can access the 4-H Online 2.0 site through this link:
Contact Us
Purdue Extension - Allen County
4001 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
260.481.6826
Follow us on FaceBook at AllenCounty4H
4-H Youth Development Educators
Rebecca Doehrman
rcclay@purdue.edu
Youth and Volunteer Enrollment
Enroll NowAllen County 4-H Monthly Newsletters
Year End Reporting
Year End Club Report Due January 31, 2024
OTHER FORMS
For the complete 4-H Rules Book
4-H Marketing - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
4-H Marketing Project Score Card
4-H Resume Project - This project will help youth practice life skills while having fun and learning.
RELATED FILES
The 4−H aerospace program provides youth with educational information about aerospace aerodynamics, flight and rocketry.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project helps youth learn about raising aquarium fish. You'll learn the basics of aquarium setup and maintenance and how to select fish for your aquarium.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project is divided into Fine Arts, Models, Construction Set, Architectural Replica, Needlecraft and Basic Crafts. Participants learn about their particular craft, and develop skills through practice and making an exhibit.
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Fine Arts: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity through painting and drawing.
Models: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity when building a model.
Construction & Architectural Replica: This project allows youth to use their building skills and imaginations to complete construction set exhibits. Some popular construction sets include Lego, K’Nex, Lincoln Logs, etc. Youth also learn record keeping skills.
CONSTRUCTION/ARCHITECTURAL REPLICA RULES 2024
Needlecraft: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity in needle craft.
Basic Crafts: Allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creatively through many different crafts.
The educational 4−H beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both beef subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
BEEF/DAIRY BEEF EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
This project will help youth learn beekeeping, the types of bees, the honey and wax they produce, the plants that attract bees, and the equipment a beekeeper needs.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Youth in this project have the opportunity to learn about, care for and grow their own berry plants. Any berry may be selected—strawberry, raspberry, blueberry etc. Youth need to care for their plants a minimum of 2 months.
RELATED FILES
The 4−H bicycle project teaches safe riding habits.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The cake decorating project allows youth to utilize their artistic ability and expressions as they learn decorating techniques and skills.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
CAKE DECORATING SKILLS SHEET 2024
CAKE DECORATING SKILLS CHART/TECHNIQUES 2024
The 4−H Cat Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, training and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Cat Project.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Youth will lean about developmental stages of infants, toddlers, and young children.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This project provides youth with the opportunity to display their current collection and add to it over time. Participants will develop record keeping skills.
RELATED FILES
The 4-H Computer project is designed for youth to engage in an interactive project to learn all levels of familiarity with computers. Learn life skills while gaining hands-on computer specific knowledge. First youth are introduced to how they work, features, and programs. Then they advance to exploring connections and repairs, creating and managing networks, and lastly being capable of teaching others about technology.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project is designed to teach clothing selection, wardrobe planning, care of clothing, and personal grooming.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
See "ARTS & CRAFTS" project for more information.
This project provides an opportunity to write a short story, poetry, children’s story, comic book or micro fiction.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The educational 4-H dairy cattle program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both dairy subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications) under the direction of caring adults.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Dairy Educational Poster Rules 2023
DAIRY ACTIVITY SHEET - LEVEL 1
DAIRY ACTIVITY SHEET - LEVEL 2
DAIRY ACTIVITY SHEET - LEVEL 3
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The educational 4−H dairy beef program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both dairy beef subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Beef/Dairy Beef Educational Poster Rules 2023
The Digital Arts 4-H project allows youth to learn life skills and grow in project knowledge while expressing creativity through the use of digital mediums.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
DIGITAL ART PROJECT RULES 2024
This project allows for great creativity! Youth may make a display on anything of interest to them that does not fit in any of the other project categories.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
DO YOUR OWN THING PROJECT RULES 2024
The 4−H Dog Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, training and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Dog Project.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
DOG EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
INDIANA 4-H POSTER REQUIREMENTS
DOG TRAINING CLASS FILES
DOG OBEDIENCE PROJECT RULES 2024
***All forms need to be submitted to the Allen County Extension Office by January 31, 2024.**
The 4−H electricity and electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race.
Electric Kits Available at County Extension Office. Prices vary by kit - call office for price/availability.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Electric Skills & Knowledge Sheet
Electric Skills & Knowledge Chart
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project will help you study insects and their relationship with people. You can also learn how to collect, preserve, and identify insects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit the link below for a complete list of forms related to this project.
Alfalfa - Youth develop forage crop subject skills and life skills through fun hands-on experiences. You can learn forage crop identification, plant growth, and plant care.
Corn - You will learn about the amazing corn plant. You will learn about how the corn plant works, the pests that attack corn, uses of corn and the safety practices when growing, harvesting and storing corn. Advanced levels learn about hybrid corn, the types and sources of nutrients for corn, soil erosion, producing and comparing hybrids, and planting and growing corn crops.
Small Grains – In this project you will learn all about small grains by doing a number of fun activities. You will learn the different parts of a plant; the growth stages of plants; the characteristics of different varieties; weeds disease and insect identification; proper fertilizer use; edible and non-edible use of the plants and good management techniques and their importance.
Soybeans – The Soybean project introduces you to one of Indiana’s major crops, the soybean through fun experiences and hands-on activities. You will learn about selecting soybean varieties, planting soybeans, uses for soybeans and harvesting soybeans.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
FIELD CROPS PROJECT RULES 2024
Youth will learn basic information and skills needed to grow healthy plants and flowers. They will have the opportunity to design, and make flower arrangements.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The foods project teaches basic baking, preservation and nutrition education skills though foods and food preservation projects.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project teaches you natural resources and forestry related skills.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will learn about plant growth, soil nutrition, and management of insects and diseases related to fresh vegetable and herb production.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Garden - Suggested 4-H Garden Exhibits
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project helps young people know where their ancestors resided, traveled, and developed some family traditions.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit the link below for a complete list of forms related to this project.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and their history. Youth learn to identify Indiana rocks, minerals, and fossils.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit the link below for forms related to this project.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project provides youth with the opportunity to design and construct gingerbread houses using real gingerbread and edible decorations.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Gingerbread House Project Manual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROJECT RULES 2024
This project allows for great creativity. Youth will learn how to gift wrap assorted sizes of boxes and other items, using purchased wrapping paper. They progress to designing their own wrapping materials.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
GIFT WRAPPING PROJECT RULES 2024
The 4−H goat educational program and related activities (such as workshops, tours) provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both goat subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications) under the direction of caring adults. It is divided into Dairy Goat and Meat Goat.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
GOAT EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
The 4-H Health project is designed for youth interested in basic first aid and healthy well-being as well as those interested in pursuing a medical profession career.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will apply the principles of design to home design and decoration as well as learn about care of home furnishings.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project teaches youth how make ice cream either by cranking or plugging in the machine. Taste, quality and texture are the key this project looks for.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM PROJECT RULES 2024
The 4−H Horse and Pony Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general management, training, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as horse bowl, Hippology and judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Horse and Pony Project.
RELATED FILES
Mini Horse & Pony Activity Sheet
MINI HORSE & PONY ID LETTER 2024
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet for Poster Project
HORSE & PONY EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
HORSE & PONY PROJECT RULES 2024
LEVEL 1 2024 GRADE 3-4-5 ACTIVITY SHEETS
Level 2 2024 Grade 6-7-8 Activity Sheets
Level 3 2024 Grade 9-12 Activity Sheets
JOANIE TUMBLESON - 2024 ALLEN COUNTY HORSE & PONY SCHOLARSHIP
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Llama Project (Llama & Alpacas) provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. An important objective of this project is for the 4-H member to experience the pride of owning/leasing a lama or alpaca, gaining it's trust and being responsible for its care. Llama Craft and Llama Poster is also available.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
LLAMA EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project contains exciting activities that focus on using the microwave to prepare everything from simple snacks to complete meals. Each learner guide has activities focused on: Techniques and Utensils, Nutrition, Food preparation and Meal Preparation.
RELATED FILES
This program provides 28 different projects for youth in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade to select from. It is designed to introduce youth to the 4-H program. They may select up to three (3) different projects to exhibit at the Fair where it will be on display all week. Exhibits receive a participant ribbon (exhibit is not judged).
Mini 4-H is offered by project topic in the list below. Mini project manuals can be purchased at the office and range in price from $1.00 to $5.00 or digital versions are linked below.
MINI PROJECTS with linked resources
Bicycles, Bugs, More bugs, Collections, Crafts, Dairy, Dinosaurs, Dog, Farm Animals, Food, Forestry, Gardening, Goat, Horse & Pony, Llama, Models, My Pet & Me, Plants & Flowers, Rabbits, Reading, Sewing, Sheep, Space, Sun, Stars & Space, Swine, Trees, Whales & Dolphins and Wildlife Adventures.
RELATED FILES
Youth learn how cook “outdoors”. They will learn safety, selection of equipment, selection of enterée and develop a menu around the outdoor cooked enterée.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Outdoor Cooking Project Manual
OUTDOOR COOKING PROJECT RULES 2024
This project and related activities provide youth, with fun and hands-on learning experiences directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and management. Youth develop important life skills such as decision making, goal setting, record keeping, time management and communication. Pet Rabbit Poster option is also available.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
PET RABBIT EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
This project teaches youth how to take quality photograph with a camera or digital device.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT RULES 2024
Introduces youth to growing potatoes. You will learn about planting, fertilizing, pests, harvesting and storage.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
The 4−H Poultry Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their birds. Subjects such as such as general care, nutrition housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as poultry judging, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Poultry Project.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
POULTRY EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
Level 1 Poultry Activity Sheet
Level 2 Poultry Activity Sheet
Level 3 Poultry Activity Sheet
The 4−H Rabbit Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as such as general care, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops and activities such as Rabbit Ambassadors and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4−H Rabbit Project.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
RABBIT EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
RABBIT LEVEL 1 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
RABBIT LEVEL 2 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
RABBIT LEVEL 3 ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
MINI RABBIT ACTIVITY SHEET 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth who enjoy reading are able to continue this hobby and make an exhibit showing something that they have learned. Others may develop a new passion for reading when they take this project. Youth read a total of eight books, 4 of their choice, and 4 from the Indiana Reading List at or above their grade level.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Provides an opportunity for youth to learn more about recycling and/or to use their creative talents in designing/making an item to use at home or a piece of artwork from all recycled materials.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
This creative project provides youth with opportunities to learn how to scrapbook. It allows youth to preserve their memories and those of their family in an organized and creative way. Youth will design and make several pages for display each year.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SCRAPBOOKING PROJECT RULES 2024
The sewing projects teaches fabric selection, pattern selection and sewing machine use to construction garments and outfits to be worn by the 4-H Member or another person. Non Wearable project teaches how to sew non wearable items.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Visit State link below for project Exhibit/Skills Card and other related forms.
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The educational 4−H sheep program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both sheep subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SHEEP EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Shooting sports project teaches safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. In Allen County are: archery, muzzle loading, air pistol, air rifle, .22 Rifle and shotgun. The disciplines offered in any county will depend on the availability of certified 4−H shooting sports instructors to teach the classes, range availability, and access to equipment. There are also Hunter Education classes offered in cooperation with the Department to Natural Resources.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project and related activities provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and management. Youth develop important life skills such as decision making, goal setting, record keeping, time management and communication.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SMALL ANIMALS PROJECT RULES 2024
The 4-H Small Engine project creates the education and hands-on opportunity for youth to learn all about engines.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SMALL ENGINES PROJECT RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The soil and water science project teaches youth about soil, water, and environmental stewardship.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SOIL & WATER SCIENCE PROJECT RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H Sportfishing project teaches safe habits and youth develop an appreciation for natural resources.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Sportfishing Project Rules 2024
This project allows youth to explore their interests in a variety of different sports. They may research information on a sport of interest to them or report on one they are familiar with.
RELATED FILES
The educational 4−H swine program and related activities (such as workshops and tours) provide youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops both swine subject skills (such as nutrition, housing, and health care) and life skills (such as responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communications).
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
SWINE EDUCATIONAL POSTER RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H tractor and mower safety and operator skills program provides youth with educational information that develops project skills (i.e., principles of engine operation, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, safe operation) and life skills (i.e., decision making, using science and technology, developing communication skills).
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This project provides a hands-on learning experience that helps youth learn more about the Veterinary Science profession.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will learn basic information about weather and climate science.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
WEATHER & CLIMATE SCIENCE PROJECT RULES 2024
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Youth will collect, observe and identify wildflowers common to the USA. They will learn about habitat, families, gardening with wildflowers, exotic invasives, edible wild plants, medicinal plants, and making dyes with wild plants.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
Wildflowers Project Study Guide
WILDFLOWERS PROJECT RULES 2024
This project helps youth learn to identify wildlife, basic wildlife needs, and how wildlife interacts with other wildlife and people.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
INDIANA 4-H PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The 4-H woodworking project provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items.
RELATED FILES
Allen County 4-H General Record Sheet
WOODWORKING PROJECT RULES 2024
Visit the link below for forms related to this project.