Clay County 4-H
Welcome to the Clay County 4-H Information page!
This page contains links to the web pages containing 4-H club, project, leader / volunteer, and fair information. Let us know if we need to add or update any information by sending an email to Ashley at aevinger@purdue.edu.
2027 Clay County Fair dates: July 17-23, 2027
Contact Us
Contact Us:
Natalie Korniak, Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development
Ashley Evinger, 4-H Program Assistant
4-H Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll in Clay County 4-H?
Clay County 4-H is open to youth in grades K–12, with programs designed to fit each age group!
🍀 Mini 4-H: Available to youth in grades K – 2 and is FREE.
🍀Regular 4-H: Available to youth in grades 3 – 12, with a variety of clubs, projects, activities, leadership opportunities, and more!
📅 Enrollment Information
Indiana 4-H enrollment opens October 1 each year. Members are encouraged to complete enrollment and select their clubs by January 15 to take full advantage of all the opportunities 4-H has to offer.
👉 Ready to join? Enroll online at v2.4honline.com
🎉Special offer for 2027!
Clay County 4-H is FREE for all 4-H members! Join us and discover all the fun, learning, and opportunities 4-H has to offer!
4-H Projects
4-H gives youth the opportunity to explore their interests and learn by doing through hands-on learning experiences called projects. Members choose their projects during the enrollment process, with a wide variety of topics and activities to choose from.
Each project includes a project manual that guides members through the learning process and outlines the requirements for completion. Youth are supported by knowledgeable adult volunteers and Extension staff, who may also offer workshops and other opportunities to learn alongside their peers.
Projects are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing members to build skills, expand their knowledge, and take on new challenges as they progress through 4-H.
Projects are designed to be completed over time, giving youth meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Many members choose to exhibit their completed projects at the Clay County 4-H Fair, providing an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and share what they have learned with their community.
Explore Our 4-H Projects
With more than 60 exciting projects to choose from, Clay County 4-H offers something for everyone! Explore your interests, learn new skills, and discover new passions through hands-on experiences.
Check out our 4-H Handbook, project rules, and requirements below to find the projects that are right for you! 🍀
*2027 Clay County 4-H Handbook coming soon!*
4-H Club Meetings
Your 4-H club is your home base! Clay County offers a variety of clubs, giving families flexibility to choose the one that best fits their interests and schedules.
Club meetings are a great way to connect with other 4-H members, learn new skills, work on projects, and receive important information throughout the year. Club leaders also provide project manuals, materials, and guidance to help members succeed.
You are not required to attend a club based on where you live. Members may choose any Clay County 4-H club that works for their family—even if it is outside their township. You may also choose a livestock-focused club if its meeting schedule or activities are a better fit for your interests and schedule.
Check out the club meeting schedule below to find a club that works for you! 🍀
Project manuals and additional information are available through the Purdue Extension–Clay County Office. Our staff is happy to answer questions and help support your 4-H experience.
Purdue Extension–Clay County
6656 N. State Road 59
Brazil, IN 47834
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed during County Government holidays
Phone: 812-448-9041
Voicemail is available outside of business hours.
The Clay County 4-H program uses the FairEntry system to register all projects exhibited at the fair, check in projects, record results, and report required information to the Indiana State Fair. All projects—including animal, building, and Mini 4-H projects—must be registered through FairEntry by July 1 in order to be eligible for exhibition at the Clay County 4-H Fair.
Clay County 4-H Resources
This is a very helpful place to start for new members!
4-H Camp 2027 *updated information coming soon!*
Dates:
Location:
Clay County 4-H campers will join 4-H’ers from Sullivan, Daviess, Owen, and Vigo Counties for a week of fun, learning, and adventure! Daily activities include boating, recreation, crafts, swimming, outdoor cooking, nature exploration, and plenty of silly songs and chants.
Who Can Attend:
4-H Camp is open to youth currently in grades 3–6.
Cost:
The cost per camper is to be determined for 2026 and includes a free camp t-shirt.
Online registration will be available with payment options by credit card or cash/check (submitted to the Extension Office).
4-H Camp Counselors Needed! (Grades 9 – 12)
Looking to level up your leadership skills while having the most fun week of the summer? Become a 4-H Camp Counselor! Counselors help lead activities, mentor younger campers, and enjoy games, swimming, outdoor adventures, chanting, and more.
If you love working with youth and spending time outdoors, this opportunity is for you!
Questions?
Contact Natalie at korniak@purdue.edu
What Is Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care?
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care (QLC) training was developed specifically with Indiana 4-H members in mind. This grassroots program is facilitated by Purdue Extension, the Purdue Animal Science Department, and industry partners.
The Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program is a required, comprehensive training for all 4-H youth participating in the following livestock projects:
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Beef
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Dairy
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Goats (all types)
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Poultry
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Rabbits
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Sheep
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Swine
This training is both a county and state requirement. Youth who do not complete the required training will not be eligible to exhibit livestock at the county and/or state fair.
The goal of the Quality Livestock Care program is to help youth understand their responsibility in animal stewardship, food systems, and consumer confidence while gaining practical knowledge and credibility within the livestock industry.
Clay County Quality Livestock Care Training Dates
Please call the Extension Office at 812-448-9093 to RSVP for a training session or register online using the link next to your selected date.
Members must be registered BEFORE attending a training.
All trainings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall on the following dates:
IMPORTANT: Members must complete this training by July 1, 2027 in order to exhibit livestock.
The success of Clay County 4-H depends on volunteers. Our volunteers are hardworking, dedicated, giving individuals who have been through legal screening process as prescribed by Purdue University.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Clay County 4-H Volunteer! Here are the steps you will need to take in order to become an approved volunteer for our organization.
NEW VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT
- Go to v2.4honline.com and enroll as an Adult volunteer.
- Once all of your information is entered, you will need to complete the Youth Safety Training that should pull up before submitting your application. If you have trouble with the training pulling up on your computer, please call the Extension Office & we can provide you with a paper form of it. This training is required for every adult volunteer each year.
- Once your references and background checks come back to us, you will then be an approved volunteer for Indiana 4-H.
RE-ENROLLMENT
Please be sure that you re-enroll each year on v2.4HOnline.com. Our program year starts October 1st. Please see instructions on how to Enroll in 4-H Online as a Returning Adult Volunteer.
Minor Safety Training is mandatory for all Clay County 4-H Volunteers each year.
Please contact the Clay County Extension Office with any questions. Become an Indiana 4-H Volunteer!
2026 clay county 4-H Senior letter
2026 clay county 4-h senior questionaire
The Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $125,000.00 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of 4-H experiences. You can view the information and applications for these scholarships by clicking here.
We also have Clay County 4-H Scholarships available- please check below for those being offered.
2026 Clay County 4-H Jr. Leader Scholarship
2026 Clay County Extension Homemakers Scholarship
2026 Exhibit Hall & Livestock Projects - Rules & Requirements
If you have a question about a project, please call the Extension Office at 812-448-9041.
Can't find what you're looking for? Try the Indiana 4-H Website!
2026 General Livestock Terms (last updated 1/5/26)
2026 Livestock Auction - Coming Soon!
4HOnline Animal ID Instructions
Indiana State Fair Terms & Conditions
Beef
Beef Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Beef enrollment packet
4Honline Beef ID Tutorial
Cat
Cat Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
Dairy
Dairy Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Dairy Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
Dog
Dog Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Dog Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
Goat
Goat Terms & Conditions 2026 (Last updated 1/5/26)
Goat Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
4honline Dairy Goat ID Tutorial
Horse & Pony
Horse & Pony Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Horse & Pony Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
Clay County Horse & Pony Handbook
Poultry
Poultry Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Poultry Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon
Rabbit
Rabbit Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Rabbit Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
4HOnline Rabbit ID Instructions
Sheep
Sheep Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/5/26)
Sheep Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
Swine
Swine Terms & Conditions 2026 (last updated 1/6/26)
Swine Enrollment Packet - Coming Soon!
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Mini 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive development of children, Kindergarten through second grade. The goal of Mini 4-H is to help young children explore friendships outside the family; explore the way in which things work; practice both small and large muscle control; and think about the ways people work together on projects.
The NON-COMPETITIVE learning environment for Mini 4-H includes:
- Planned learning activities in which children are invited to be active and explore materials and ideas without the pressure of completing a specific product or exhibit.
- Low adult/leader to child ratio that allows time for adults/leaders to provide individual, positive encouragement and assistance.
- Simple, interesting activities that are fun.
- Encouragement of children to participate in a group activity by sharing and or displaying their activity projects.
- Rewards that are identical and/or ribbons of the same color for everyone.