Upcoming Events
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Level up your gaming and learning with the Floyd County 4-H eSports Program! Hosted at the Floyd County Public Library Auditorium, this program combines education and fun for students in grades 3–12. Kathryn Haley will lead the 3rd–6th grade group, while Terry Becker will guide the 7th–12th grade group. Did you know that 71% of teens play video games, and eSports helps turn that passion into skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking? Join us to game, grow, and connect!
If youth would like to participate in this club, enroll at https://v2.4honline.com and choose the eSports 4-H Club so that we can contact you with the next meeting date.
Please contact Sam if you would like more info mccolluj@purdue.edu or 812-948-5470.
By May 15, 2025 4-H’ers in grades 3-12 will need to take either the 4-H Quality Livestock Assurance Training (in-person) or the YQCA (online) before showing animals in the Floyd County Fair. Training is not needed for Horse, Pony, Llama and Alpaca, & Dog. Bring $3 exact cash or a check made payable to the Purdue CES Ed Fund.
In-person participants are not required to provide proof of training, as attendance will be recorded when they sign in upon arrival, however, YQCA participants are responsible for emailing a screenshot of the completion certificate to denglema@purdue.edu by May 15 to be recorded. Not sure if your training has been recorded? Call or email denglema@purdue.edu to verify or click on the TRAININGS tab in your 4-H profile to verify current year was recorded.
Registration is required to attend this event. To register, log into 4-H Online, click View by 4-H’ers name, Events, Register for a new event, scroll down and click on the event, (choose Floyd QLC February 10, Floyd QLC March 11 or Floyd QLC April 5), then click Next to scroll through any remaining screens.
4-H'ers must be in Approved status tor register. Training is valid for one year.
In-person dates are:
Monday, February 10, at 6 PM. Deadline to register February 6
Tuesday, March 11, at 6 PM. Deadline to register is March 9
Saturday, April 5, at 10 AM. Deadline to register is April 3.
Training will be held at Purdue Extension Floyd County Office at 3000 Technology Ave in New Albany (Across from Kohl's on Charlestown Road).
The Area 2 contest will be on April 11 at the Harrison County 4-H Fairgrounds. Come support Floyd County's entries.
Interested in beekeeping? Get hands-on guidance to start your 4-H Beekeeping project for the Floyd County Fair. Whether you are a beginner or already buzzing with knowledge, this is a great opportunity to learn and connect with fellow 4-H'ers.
**4-H'ers must register by March 31 in 4-H Online.to attend. This is FREE for registered 3-12th grade 4-H'ers.. Be sure to bring your own lunch. To register log into 4-H Online, click View by 4-H’ers name, Events, Register for a new event, scroll down and click on the event, then click Next to scroll through any remaining screens.
Click on the flyer here.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey back to the age of dinosaurs at this year’s 4-H Camp! From May 30 to June 1, 2025, 4-H members in grades 3-8 are invited to join us at Country Lake Retreat Center in Clark County for a dino-tastic experience.
Packed with thrilling activities and prehistoric fun, this action-filled camp promises to spark curiosity, build friendships, and create memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure!
When registration opens April 1, invite your friends to join us. Be sure to let them know they must officially join 4-H in order to register for camp!
If you have any questions, contact your county Extension Office or email me, your World Traveling Coordinator, Lesley Lodmell at lodmell@purdue.edu.