4-H Enrollment Information
Floyd County 4-H
2026-27 Floyd County 4-H Clubs
4-H’ers may be a member of any club to do any project.
Some clubs do not meet during the summer.
Sign up at v2.4honline.com to attend these 4-H clubs. Once enrolled, youth will be on a club roster, and the leader will contact you. 4-H members do not have to attend a 4-H club or own an animal to participate. Watch Facebook or check our website for upcoming workshops and events.
Bullpups -Starting in September 2026, this club will meet at 10 AM before the 4-H Singers club and will do crafts and offer fair project help. Those 4-H’ers staying for the 4-H Singers will need to bring a sack lunch and drink. Meetings are held at St. John Church 13th and Elm Streets, New Albany. Please use the bottom 13th Street door. Contact Cora Flispart at 812-945-7286 or cflispart@gmail.com for questions. Crafts include leatherwork, basketry, sewing, knitting, crocheting, consumer clothing (care of purchased clothing and modeling the clothing), jewelry making, tie dye, painting and other fine arts.
4-H Singers of Floyd County -For K-12 of all singing abilities. Meetings are held on the second & fourth Saturdays at 1 PM at St. John United Presbyterian Church in New Albany, use main ramp door. For questions contact Dr. Charlie Mitchell at chmitchell1@gmail.com. 4-H’ers are welcome to come at 10 AM & attend the Bullpups before the 4-H Singers meet. (see above)
Bailando Lamas - A club for youth in grades K-12 to focus on learning about, caring for, training and showing llamas and alpacas. Meetings are held 1-2 times a week,
April through June, which includes events like parades, nursing home visits etc. with
indoor meetings once a week during the other months & typically 2-3 practices throughout June/July leading up to State fair. Most meetings are in the evening and occasionally early Saturday afternoons. For more info contact Kendall Lanham, klanham1018@gmail.com, (502)689-5434 or Abigail Kreutner, abigailkreutner@gmail.com, 812-778-0499.
Jr. Leaders - A club for youth in grades 7-12 to provide adult 4-H volunteers with additional assistance in 4-H clubs, as well as assisting with county activities. Jr. Leaders also serve as mentors and role models to the younger 4-H members by sharing their experiences with them. Activities include fundraising, community service and project development. Meetings are at the Optimist Club at 6:45 PM. on the first Thursday of each month. Co-Leaders are Jamie Schilmiller, jamieschil@hotmail.com or Kristi Kunaschk, kristi.kunaschk@gmail.com.
Optimist 4-H Club - A club for youth in grades K - 6, who are interested in project workshops throughout the year. Workshops will be held at the Georgetown Optimist Club, creating project material to exhibit at the fair, such as crafts, cooking, demonstrations, individual and group projects. Bev Oehrle 502-345-7569.
Rabbit Club- A club for grades K-12 who want to learn how to care for and show rabbits in a 4-H setting. Meetings will begin January 2027. Contact Erin Uhl at ethackeruhl@gmail.com or Matt Uhl,muhl24@gmail.com for more information.
Shamrocks 4-H Club – Is a universal club for grades K - 12 who are interested in all projects. Meetings will be held once a month tentatively on the 3rd Saturday morning at Purdue Technology Center at 3000 Technology Avenue, New Albany Indiana. For more information contact: Kyla McCollum, shamrockclub2023@gmail.com.
Archery -Safe Shooters – This is a club for youth in grades 3 - 12 who are inter-
ested in learning about and developing their archery skills under the guidance of
certified instructors. Archery meets at the Georgetown Optimist Club. Dates vary, normally the 3rd or 4th week, Sunday to Wednesday, 6-7:30. No meetings held in June, July or October. Contact Bev Oehrle 502-345-7569 for details.
Firearms-Safe Shooters - This is a club for youth in grades 3 - 12 who are interested in learning about and developing their firearms skills and safe handgun practices under the guidance of certified instructors. There may be an additional annual fee to cover range usage in addition to the 4-H membership fee. Meeting dates & times to be announced at the Indian Creek Shooting Center, Gun Club Rd, Georgetown, Indiana. For details contact: Marc Dragoo at FloydCounty4HFirearms@hotmail.com. Enroll in 4-H Online before attending.
4-H STEM Bots empowers children in 1st – 12th grade to be independent problem-solvers, while working cooperatively with their peers on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. Each month will feature a different themed activity which will require them to be constructive, creative, and think strategically. Sample topics include robotics, coding, science experiments, engineering
challenges, math games, and STEM career exploration. There is a $10 annual fee to cover material costs in addition to the 4-H membership fee, which allows children to participate in other clubs and state competitions. STEM Bots meet the third Saturday of each month from 9am - 11am at the Purdue Technology Center (3000 Technology Ave in New Albany). Please contact Laura Swessel, swessel1@hotmail.com or Sam McCollum: mccolluj@purdue.edu with questions.
Gaming & eSports 4-H Club is a competitive video gaming club that is more than just playing games. Grades 3-12 learn teamwork, strategic thinking & effective communication as they work together to achieve common goals. It also offers a unique platform for students who may not be involved in traditional sports to find their niche, build confidence and connect with peers. Beyond the screen it can foster leadership, improve problem-solving and even open doors to scholarships and careers in the expanding digital landscape. A waiting list will be formed if more than 24 youth enroll in each group. Members are not allowed to miss more than 3 consecutive meetings. Contact Kathryn Haley, kathaley122@gmail.com for club info.
4-H Dog Club: Train Your Pup and Develop Life Skills!
Join the Floyd County 4-H Dog Project and embark on a fun, hands-on learning expe-rience for youth in grades K-12! This program goes beyond just training your dog - it helps you develop valuable life skills.
Curriculum:
First Year: Master the fundamentals! Learn to train your dog to respond to seven essential obedience cues, fostering nonverbal communication with your furry friend.
Second Year and on: Take your skills to the next level! You'll explore advanced dog training techniques and teach your dog more complex obedience exercises.
Group Activities: The fun doesn't stop there! Participate in engaging activities like dog games, pursuing the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification, teaching tricks, and even participating in pet therapy sessions.
Learning Beyond Training:
The program goes far beyond basic commands. You'll delve into:
Dog Care: Learn to assess vital signs, understand dog body systems, man-age the needs of older dogs, and even identify dog ownership laws.
Responsibility & Planning: Create a dog care budget, research common dog health problems, conduct a safety inventory for your dog, and select the right food.
Project-Based Learning: Develop an exhibit on a specific topic like dog breeds, safety tips, or proper socialization - all while honing your research and presentation skills
Requirements & Contact:
All participating dogs must have the completed 4H671W Dog Vaccination form. You can find it online at https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-dog.html or by contacting the Extension Office.
The club meets once a month through December, with more frequent meetings starting in January. Meetings are held at the Floyd County Fairgrounds and led by Candy McKing, a (CPDT-KA) and AKC evaluator and exhibitor. You can reach her via email at c.mcking@aol.com
Annual 4-H Youth Enrollment can be done at https://v2.4honline.com/ starting October 1. The 4-H year runs until September 30. Membership fees can be paid online with a credit card (preferred) or check payable to the Purdue CES Ed Fund and mailed to Purdue Extension-Floyd County, 3000 Technology Ave, Suite L2110, New Albany IN 47150.
Membership fees are $5 Kindergarten – 2nd Grade and $20 for 3rd-12th Graders. Once enrolled a 4-H Club Leader should contact you. There could be a nominal charge for some of the 4-H project manuals that 4-Hers may choose to purchase. However, some are free downloads found here. Some 4-H Clubs have annual membership dues. Those will be paid directly to that club.
After enrolling in 4-H, you can choose to join the club that best fits your interests, activities, and schedule. You may also be in your school’s 4-H club or a classroom club. Youth can choose as many clubs or projects they wish and do not have to own an animal to participate in the animal clubs.
Call the Floyd County Extension office 812-948-5470 for questions.
Mini 4-H - Mini 4-H is for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It introduces youth
and their families to the 4-H program in a relaxed, non-competitive format. Mini 4-H
members may attend club meetings but do not have to be in a club. This is an excellent
way for youth to learn by doing and exhibit projects at the fair. Mini 4-H members will
also have the opportunity to attend workshops. Click here for the link to the State 4-H website.
QUESTIONS? Call 812-948-5470.
4-H Adult Volunteer Enrollment is done annually, starting October 1st here. The 4-H year runs from until September 30th.
First time volunteers or those with one year lapse in service will need to choose New Applicant.
**Adult volunteers must be in "Approved" status before helping with 4-H club meetings, events etc. Call 812-948-5470 for questions.
Indiana Purdue Extension State Volunteer Website
Volunteers click on this link to access 4-H Policies and Procedures: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/about/policies-and-procedures/index.html. Topics include: 4-H club standards, risk management, 4-H project and competitive events guidelines, proper way to display the 4-H clover, participation procedures, State Fair terms & conditions, along with other information..
Leaders click on this link to access4-H leader information found on the state website: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/index.html. By clicking on the Volunteer tab, information can be found on topics such as Financial reports, Mentor Manual, Inclusive 4-H, Volunteer Resource Development, Supporting New Families, and 4-H Recipe for Club Success.
4-H Member Clover Coin Incentives-
How Youth Earn Clover Coins
Youth can earn Clover Coins by participating in 4-H activities throughout the year from club
leaders, adult volunteers, and Extension Staff.
Coins are transferable to the next program year.
• Club Meetings: 1 coin per meeting attended
• County Events: 2 coins per event (workshops, community service, fair activities, etc.)
• State Events: 3 coins per event (conferences, camps, contests, etc.)
• Special Programs: 1–3 coins (depending on level of involvement, e.g., volunteering,
leading a project, completing record books)
Tracking System Options
• “Clover Coin” Tokens: Tokens at events.
Redeeming Clover Coins
At the end-of-year celebration (or the fair):
• Youth can turn in Clover Coins for prizes such as:
o 4-H swag (t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards)
o End of the year Clover Coin Auction.
o Project supplies (craft kits, animal care items, science kits)
o Grand prizes (headphones, games, STEM kits – higher Clover Coin cost)
Volunteer Incentives-
Hours will be tracked utilizing sign in sheets and registrations at events, clubs or activities a
volunteer works at and will be verified and entered by the Floyd County Purdue Extension
Office. Be sure to include your signature and check the “I am an adult volunteer” box.
Hours will reset at the beginning of each program year.
All adult volunteers must complete all yearly volunteer trainings and applications for hours to
be tracked and verified.
Volunteers earn hours by participating in the following events and activities put on by Extension
Staff, Floyd County Corporation Board, Floyd County 4-H Livestock Committee, and Floyd
County 4-H Club Leaders.
Examples of volunteer opportunities can include, but are not exclusive to the following:
Leading Clubs
Assisting in club activities
Manning booths at local events promoting Floyd County 4-H
Helping with Extension Events
- Open House
- Harvest Homecoming Parade
Working as a committee member
- This includes livestock committee, fair committee, auction committee, etc
Working as a board member
- This includes Floyd County 4-H Corporation Board and the Purdue Extension Board.
- Positions on boards are limited and will have term limits.
- Positions are dependent on nominations and members may need to be voted in.
Helping during the Floyd County 4-H Fair.
- Animal Shows
- Prep for any event the Fair Committee or Corporation Board has planned
- Fair Setup/ break-down
Workshop and project activities for 4-H Youth
- Project Parties that promote 4-H project growth
- Animal workshops
5–15 Hours (Getting Started)
• Personalized thank-you card from 4-H staff or Jr. Leaders.
• Floyd County 4-H Volunteer pin.
• Recognition in your monthly newsletter or social media.
• Early registration for certain 4-H events.
16–30 Hours (Consistent Contributor)
• Exclusive Floyd County 4-H Volunteer T-shirt.
• $10–$15 local gift card (coffee shop, Tractor Supply, local restaurant).
• One free youth membership for the next program year.
• Certificate of Service presented at a county event.
31–50 Hours (Leadership Level)
• VIP parking at the County Fair
• Recognition on a “Volunteer Wall of Honor” at the Extension Office.
• Additional free youth membership for next program year.
• Opportunity to nominate a youth for a special leadership award.
51+ Hours (Exceptional Service)
• Custom embroidered 4-H jacket, fleece, or camp chair.
• Featured story in a newsletter or local press release.
• Name engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed at the fairgrounds.
Club Sign In Sheet- Leaders, please have everyone attending sign this sheet. Adults will need to be approved volunteers and actively helping out to receive volunteer hours. Volunteers will receive a free youth 4-H enrollment next year for every 12 hours volunteered this program year, October 1-September 30 or other incentives. Email denglema@purdue.edu for your copy.