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