4-H IN Jefferson COUNTY

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 Youth Development strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.

4-H is volunteer led, family oriented, and has a variety of activities to meet your interests. 

The 4-H program is open to any youth in grades 3-12 and has a $15 state program fee + $5 county fee. Mini 4-H is available to any youth in grades K-2 for a fee of $1. 

In Jefferson County, 4-H member select a club to join that meets monthly to provide guidance, fellowship and educational experiences. 4-H members will also select 4-H projects that they work on year round and exhibit in the 4-H Fair. 4-H clubs are meant to support members in the completion of these projects. There are also lots of 4-H experiences throughout the year. The Southeastern Indiana 4-H Camp, our local SPARK clubs such as Chef University and Experience Vet Science as well as state level experiences such as 4-H Round Up at Purdue. The 4-H Handbook linked below displays all the available clubs and projects in our community along with a Fair Schedule and important dates schedule. Monthly newsletters are how we keep the 4-H community informed year round. After you join 4-H you will start recieving newsletters that contain all the upcoming opportunties. The Extension Office is here to help year round. Visit us in person at the Fairgrounds MF 8-4pm, over the phone at (812) 265 8919 or by emailing a 4-H educator. 

To join 4-H, enroll by going to the: v2.4honline.com website.  If you need assistance, e-mail - kbachman@purdue.edu or call the office at 812-265-8919