Hamilton County 4-H Clubs

Meeting Dates & Location: Meets on the 4th Monday, November-June from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Sheridan High/Middle School cafeteria. Sheridan Ag is open to all ages participating in a wide variety of projects. Facebook page for updates https://www.facebook.com/Sheridan-Ag-4-H-Club-149348371786474/

Map/Directions:  Sheridan High School

Club Leaders:

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet at Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel at 131st Street and Gray Road on the 3rd Monday (January-June) at 7:00 p.m. Dues are $5.00 per member or $10.00 per family and are used for club activities and recruitment. This club has both girls and boys.

Map/Directions:  Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel

Club Leaders: 
Kevin Kiser (317-996-6195)
Bob Finkbeiner (317-250-6992)
Kristi Graham (317-441-8191)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the 3rd Wednesday (January-June) of the month at the Carmel Lions Club from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Membership consists of both boys and girls. Dues are $5 per member. 

Map/Directions:  Carmel Lions Club

Meeting Dates & Location: Meetings are primarily virtual-based with limited in-person meetings leading up to the Hamilton County 4-H fair; membership is primarily made up of families who are members of Hamilton County and Northeast Indianapolis Catholic Home Education groups. This club is a mix of boys and girls

Club Leaders:
Chris Kaufman carmel4stars@gmail.com. If you would like to chat, please send an email with your phone number and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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Meeting Dates & Location: Meets September-June on the 3rd Sunday from 5-6 p.m. (See club leader for calendar and meeting locations.) The club is a casual club of boys and girls primarily from Carmel participating in a variety of projects and a community service project. Meetings focus on the interests of the membership.  Annual dues are $5 per family.

Club Leaders:
Julie Cabral (317-373-1506)
Christy Denault (317-417-6322)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meets monthly January-July on the west side of Carmel on various Saturday/Sunday afternoons. Members should be willing to volunteer at the State Fair Education Station in August. Contact the club leader for meeting location/schedule. 

Club Leader:
Jeff Scott (317-250-8945)

Meeting Dates & Location: A general interest club. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month (January-June) at 3:30 p.m. at the Mission Christian Academy located at 13095 Publishers Drive (131st & SR37) in Fishers.

Map/Directions: Mission Christian Academy

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet once a month on a Wednesday (January-June) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds (meeting room varies based upon availability). This is a general 4-H Club with members taking a variety of projects

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet once a month on a second Monday (January-May) from 7-8 p.m. at the Christ the Savior Lutheran Church (10500 E 126th St, Fishers). This is a general interest club. We regularly have project demonstrations, community service, and social activities. Members share experiences, ask questions, participate in leadership opportunities, and have fun.

Map/Directions: Christ the Savior Lutheran Church

Club Leaders:
Katie Lichtenberger (219-510-7304; katherinelichtenberger@gmail.com )
Colleen Dekker (317-989-7011)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. This is a general interest group with membership consisting primarily of children who are home-schooled. They have guest speakers, hands-on activities, outside service, and social activities.

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the 2nd Tuesday (September-June) of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Dues for the club are $5-$10 and occasionally members are asked for a few dollars for supplies or to bring items in for a project. This group is involved in many diverse 4-H projects and are very active in community service projects (Veterans, Elderly, and At-Risk Families).

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:

Meeting Dates & Location: meet on the 2nd Tuesday (September-June, no meetings in November or December) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. The club is a mix of boys and girls taking a variety of projects. Meetings are geared toward helping 4-H’ers feel comfortable working as a group and having fun too. Everyone is given the opportunity to give a casual talk or demonstration which is incorporated into the agenda. 

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leader:
Lori Fox (317-523-5111)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet tentatively on the 1st Tuesday of the month (February-June) at 19962 Prairie Baptist Rd. in Noblesville at 5:30 p.m.

Map/Directions:  19962 Prairie Baptist Rd., Noblesville

Club Leader:

Holly Lawson Garber (317-379-3703, hjgarber@gmail.com)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (January-June) at 6:30 p.m. at the Cicero Christian Church gymnasium. This club is a general 4-H Club with members taking a variety of projects. The club focuses on community service projects and oversees grilled cheese making in the producer tent during the fair. 

Map/Directions:  Cicero Christian Church

Club Email:  husky4hers@gmail.com

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet one Sunday a month (January-July) at Beck’s Hybrids Production Break Room (Atlanta) at 5 p.m. 

Map/Directions:  Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta

Club Leaders:
Amanda Baitz (317-910-7785)
Sasha Reynolds (317-341-3048)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the first Sunday (1:00-2:30 p.m.) of the month from April to July at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. This is a 4-H club for kids to be the best at any project they put their minds to. We will host workshops and member-led demonstrations on a variety of topics. Our club creates a positive attitude environment for kids to succeed and be uplifted.

Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leader:

Josiah Rhea (317-608-9685)

Meeting Dates & Location: A club for boys and girls taking a variety of projects.
Meetings for 2024 will consist of virtual meetings/discussions and a few in-person meetings with dates TBD to discuss projects and questions related to projects, project completion, and fair exhibits. A book signing will be in June and will be in person.

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the last Wednesday of each month (January-June) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Boys and girls of all ages are welcome. Dues are $5.00 (to be used for club activities).

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leader:
Lee Ann Lockwood (765-437-1698)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the 2nd Monday of the month at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:
Beth Moody (317-224-8331)
Kristin Moody (317-625-6607)
Jamie Scheiter (317-523-6667)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet the 3rd Thursday of the month (year-round except for October, July, & August) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Yearly dues are $5.00.

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:
Jennifer Chance (317-371-6061)
Sara Schaefer (317-372-2594)
Caryn Murdock (317-690-7316)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meets the 2nd Monday of the month February-July from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds (meeting room varies based upon availability). Club members enjoy a variety of 4-H projects. The Officer Leadership team plans and carries out monthly meetings which consist of guest speakers, hands-on activities, and community service projects. Club meeting communications are sent out monthly via email to all members’ families. Dues are $5.00 per calendar year. 

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leader:
Heather Bennett (317-410-2227)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet once a month at the Westfield Library on Sundays from 2-3:30. 

Map/Directions:  Westfield Library

Club Leaders:

Tiffany Young (317-727-1876)
Jill Graber (317-374-1639)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet once a month (2nd Monday) January-July at 7:00 p.m at the Student Impact of Westfield (536 N. Union St.). Dues consist of working a 4-hour shift at the club’s Fruit Stand during the 4-H Fair. This is an established club that is experiencing new growth. New members are welcome and parental involvement is encouraged. We will do farm visits and visit local Ag businesses.

Map/Directions

Club Leader:
Amber Willis (317-473-4322) 

Meeting Dates & Location: Meeting dates will be set at the beginning of the year. Members are from several townships and are mostly middle school to high school age. The club participates in a variety of projects and community service. 

Club Leaders:
Suzanne McMahon (317-459-7359) 
Angie McNew (317-626-8270)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet one time per month (January-June) at the Community Building/Walnut Grove. Members are all ages with a majority taking livestock projects. 

Map/Directions: Community Building

Club Leader: Sandi Miller (phone or text 317-509-9443).

Meeting Dates & Location: Meets the 4th Monday (April-June) from 6:30-7:30
p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Map/Directions:  Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders
Missi Piel (317-431-8881) 
Emily Kuhn (317-691-3708)

Meeting Dates & Location: This is a project/club that teaches you how to train your dog
and have a lot of fun while getting to know your dog. All you need is some time, patience, and a dog. Your dog doesn't have to be purebred or registered; we know mixed breeds make wonderful pets. The dog project's first meeting is Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Hall B at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. NO DOGS AT THIS MEETING! It is our organizational meeting, where we will explain the program and distribute information. Starting Tuesday, March 19, we begin training and continue every Tuesday through July 9. At these weekly meetings, we will teach you and your dog some basic obedience commands and prepare you for a dog show held before the Hamilton County 4-H Fair. Our motto: "To make the family pet a better family member."

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club/Project Leaders:
Lynda Arbuckle (317-773-5758)
Dawn Moos (317-213-8515)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meet at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Start dates and times are still being determined for 2023-2024. This specialty club teaches teamwork and coordination through clogging. Parents and siblings are welcome to dance with their child. There is a $3.00 donation for parents which goes toward the club’s outings, outfits, etc. Activities include workshops and performances.

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:
Amanda Morrow (317-341-2679) 
Cathy Ridings (317-727-2259)
Eric Morrow (317-796-7454)

Meeting Dates & Location: Focuses mainly on the Horse & Pony project. Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month (with the exception of April to accommodate spring break and no meetings held August-January) at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds-meeting room varies based upon availability. Meetings are held as workshops in the Horse & Pony complex from mid-May until the county fair, and are EVERY Monday with additional days possibly added. Dues are $10.00 for the 1st member with a maximum of $20.00 per family. 

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:
Dawn Crane (317-445-4030) 
Amy Landis (317-435-6227)
Susan Byer (317-374-5799)

Meeting Dates & Location: Meets monthly (September-June) at various locations determined by the club. Members may be a member of another club. Meetings will include sheep topics and opportunities to meet other youth interested in the sheep industry. Parents and all sheep project members are encouraged to attend.

Club Leader:
Renee Beckner (765-479-4929)

Meeting Dates & Location: Rabbit club meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month (January-August) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Information on rabbit care, project requirements, and preparing for Rabbit Ambassador showmanship contest is shared at the meetings. Although the rabbit project is the main interest of this club as a specialty, Harey Hoppers is a full 4-H club for many 4-H youth and other projects are also taken. There are no formal dues to be paid to the club, however, all 4-H rabbit project members are asked to sign up for work duties during the fair.

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Club Leaders:
Jerry Urbanus (317-508-9183)
Jeff Harpham (317-691-4490)
Sabine Whitmer (317-508-3317)
Todd VonBlon (317-625-2469)
Dustin Newman (317-627-1382)
Liz Newman (317-902-1855)
Tom Koch (317-439-4344)
Desna Aspy (317-727-7828)
Jaime Shamo (480-250-5958)

Meeting Dates & Location: Is a Llama club of all ages, boys and girls working together, learning large animal care, and training llamas. If you don't own a llama or alpaca, llamas may be leased to show at the 4-H Fair.

Club Leaders:
Marilyn Nenni (317-418-2258)
Lisa Sims (317-501-3932)

4-H Robotics excites youth about robotics and STEM education in youth programming, building, teamwork, and problem solving skills. Currently coding Lego Mindstorm EV3s.
Meetings are usually held at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds 

Meeting Dates & Location:

January : 24

February : 1, 7, 15, 21*, 29*

March : 7

*Meeting Location TBD

March : 9- 4-H Robotics Competition @ Indiana State Museum

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Leader:
Currently looking for leadership. 

Meeting Dates & Location: Is a club that helps develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude to properly handle and fire various types of firearms and archery gear. The following disciplines are available: Hunter Education, Archery, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Outdoor Skills.

Map/Directions:   Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds

Additional Locations: 

Shooting Sports Coordinator: 
Brandon Adomatis (317-506-8867)