Johnson County 4-H Club Information
Community Clubs are general project clubs. County Clubs are usually specific to a project. Members may choose to be part of a club based on where they meet, projects they are interested in or where they already have friends.
All Mini 4-H members (K-2) are part of the Johnson County Mini 4-H Clovers.
At this time, club meetings may be in person or virtual, please contact a club leader to verify all dates, times and locations of club meetings.
Contact Us for Help Selecting a Club
Purdue Extension Johnson County
(317) 736-3724
Center Grove/Greenwood Area
Meeting/Location: Robards Farm at 6 pm
2024 Meeting Dates: February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, June 24
Club Leaders:
- Melinda Plummer 317-508-8046
- Kim Robards 317-509-2766
- Sarah Caldwell 317-753-5407
Meeting/Location: Mt. Auburn Church, 3100 W Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood, Third Thursday at 7 pm
2023 - 2024 Meeting Dates: November 16, 2023
December TBD, January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20
Club Leaders:
- Audra Wood 317-441-9746
- Jenni Quesenberry 317-372-7055
Meeting/Location: Bluff Creek Christian Church, 6286 West State Road 144, Greenwood in the Teen Center
Meeting Dates 2024 - January 16, February 20, March 19, April 23, May 21, June 13, June 11, June 18, June 28 at 7 pm.
Club Leaders:
- Barb Dunn 317-902-0015
- Karen Biehle 317-443-7400
- Brenda Briggs 317-441-4403
- Danielle Burris 317-696-3179
- Michelle Burris 317-696-3175
- Annette Snyder 317-412-0664
- Kierstin Larson 317-650-0343
Meeting/Location: St. Francis & Clare
Meeting Dates: Please contact a leader for dates and times
Club Leaders:
- Isabel Hawkins 317-627-6320
- Dawn Back 317-416-3720
Franklin Area
Meeting/Location: Heritage Hall at the fairgrounds on the fourth Tuesday of the month January - June at 7 pm, officers meet at 6:30 pm.
2024 Meeting Dates: January 23, February 13, March 19 , April 23, May 28 and June 25.
Club Leaders:
- Glenn Faris 317-412-3984
- Bonnie Thompson 317-459-0538
Meeting/Location: Heritage Hall on the fairgrounds on the second Monday of February - June at 7 pm.
2025 Meeting Dates - February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 & June 30
Club Leaders:
- Kim Roberts 317-850-3060
- Amy Spurgeon 317-405-7349
- Levi Spurgeon 765-318-8925
Meeting/Location: Please contact a leader for dates, times & location
Club Leaders:
- Megan Graves 317-736-6576
- Ginnie York 317-650-2326
Meeting Location: Union Christian Church at 7 pm
Meeting Dates 2024: Please contact a leader for additional meeting dates
Club Leaders:
- Charlie & Becky Canary 317-736-6874
- Amanda Canary 317-403-9306
Meeting/Location: Amity Fire Station from 6 - 7:30 pm, usually third Tuesday of the month.
Request one adult attend with members ages 12 & younger.
2023-2024 Meeting Dates: December 12, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, August 20, September 17, October 22, November 12
Club Leaders:
- Diana Henderson 317-474-0706
- Dave Henderson 317-413-4366
Meeting/Location: Please contact a leader for dates, times & location
Club Leaders:
- Roxane Chadwell 317-294-0952
- Anna Smithey 317-224-5130
Meeting Location: Shiloh Community Church at 6:30 pm
Meeting Dates 2024: Please contact a leader for dates
Club Leaders:
- Phyllis Kasting 317-736-9542
- Amy Thompson 317-752-9345
- Jennifer Vandivier 317-422-4475
Meeting/Location: Hopewell Presbyterian Church on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
Meeting Dates for 2024: Please contact a leader for dates.
Club Leaders:
- Angela Grant 317-412-1072
- Brian Luse 317-695-5147
- Emily Martin 765-606-4324
Indian Creek Schools Area
Meeting/Location: Please contact a leader for dates & times
Club Leaders:
- Nancy, Delbert & Katie Teeters 317-878-4594
Meeting/Location: Nineveh Christian Church basement on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm from January to July.
Meeting Dates for 2024 are January 11 , February 8, March 7 (check with leaders to verify this date), April 11, May 9 & June 13.
Club Leaders:
- Angel Barger 317-294-7763
- Jessica Bridges 317-363-1395
- Sandy Adams 317-412-4763
- Stacey Hogue 317-694-2019
Whiteland Area
Meeting/Location: Rocklane Christian Church third Tuesday evening of the month 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Room 101/103 - enter Door B.
2024-2025 Meeting Dates: October 15, November 19, December - No Meeting, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17
Club Leaders:
- Jo Ellen Lengacher 317-260-6169
- Heather Polesel 812-821-4141
- Sarah Rumley 317-767-5332
Meeting/Location: Johnson County Public Library - Whiteland Branch
2024 Meeting Dates: Please check with leader for dates & times.
Club Leaders:
- Daniel & Kelli Graham 317-363-0628
- TaNay Hughes 317-535-4679
- Lea Shelton 317-508-0209
- Tennille Williams 317-346-6931
County Specialty Clubs
Tractor club is for members in the Tractor Operator, Lawn and Garden Operator and Zero-Turn Mower Operator projects. The club typically only meets for a short time in June & July to set up and practice the driving courses for the County Tractor Driving Contest.
Club Leaders:
- Amy Spurgeon 317-736-3724
- David Harrell 317-313-0006
- Cole Campbell 317-753-3459
Goat club specializes in all things around raising, showing and learning about goats.
Location/Meeting: Scott Hall on the fairgrounds the first Monday of most months at 6 pm. ***Please note new meeting start time.***
2024 Meeting Dates: January 8, February 5, March 4, all in Scott Hall. No Meeting April 1 due to Spring Break.
April 29, May 6, June 3 & June 24 Goat Barn at fairgrounds.
Club Leaders:
- Ron & Beth Goeb 317-474-0011
- Elizabeth Acker 317-627-5436
- Joe Dunn 317-626-1810
- Hannah Goeb 317-474-4403
Lamb club specializes in raising and showing sheep.
Location/Meeting: Please contact a club leader for meeting dates & times.
Club Leaders:
- Kathy Harrell 317-730-6670
- Lana Dougherty 317-440-2880
- Lea Ingoldsby 765-516-0456
Shooting Sports Club is required for those in the Shooting Sports project. Members complete the Indiana Hunter Safety Education program. The program goal is to teach the safe use of archery and firearm equipment.
Meeting/Location: Please contact a leader for meeting times & dates
Club Leaders:
- Samantha Morrison 317-474-8933
- Austin Teike 317-881-2079
The Sport Fishing club wants to help members enjoy fishing. They plan fishing times at local locations to practice skills.
Meeting/Location: 2024 Kickoff Meeting March 3, 6 pm at the Extension Office
Club Leaders:
- Paul & Sable Gentry 317-755-6687
The Swine Club specializes in raising and showing swine (pigs).
Meeting/Location: Robards Farm at 6 pm.
2024 Meeting Dates: February 5 (this month meeting at 7 pm), March 4, April 8, May date TBD, June 24.
Club Leaders:
- Kim & Chad Robards 317-509-2766
- Dylan Duncan
- Billy Bay 317-532-7674
Beaks N Bills specializes in raising and showing poultry.
Meeting/Location: Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds
Meeting the first Tuesday of the month
2024 Meeting Dates: February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 3 (fair set-up)
Club Leaders:
- Angie Gibbs 317-560-3603
- Carolyn Gregory 317-496-0853
This club specializes in those showing Dairy Beef and meets at Franklin High School.
Club Leaders:
- Alicia Geesey 812-212-2366
- Shannon Handley 219-608-0832
Rabbiteers specializes in raising and showing rabbits.
Location/Meeting: Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds.
2024 Meeting Dates: Heritage Hall - January 22, February 26, March 25 7-8 pm additional meetings check with leaders.
Club Leaders:
- Shaun & Melinda Farmer 317-474-8794
Hoofprints Horse & Pony is required for those showing horses in 4-H in Johnson County. It also includes 4-H members who may not have a horse to show but want to learn about horses.
Meeting/Location: Scott Hall on the fairgrounds, monthly meeting at 7 pm and many workshops offered during the spring & summer
2023-2024 Meeting Dates: December 7, January 9, February 8, March 5, April 9, May 9, June 4
June 27 meeting will be at horse arena shelter house
Check with club for workshop dates
Club Leaders:
- Stephanie Dunn 317-313-1445
- Jennifer Armstrong 317-450-7459
- Becky Dixon 317-738-3476
- Peggy Naile 317-691-6253
- Natalie Russell 317-474-7065
- Melissa Veenhuizen 317-450-6705
- Art West 317-410-1613
- Amber Wolfe 317-717-9202
This club is for 4-H members in grades 7 - 12. Club activities including Leadership, Community Service and much more. Members must belong to one other 4-H Club and complete at least one other 4-H project. A special Junior Leader Record Sheet is due August 1 that awards points for participation and activities.
Meeting/Location: Generally the second Tuesday of most months at Scott Hall at the fairgrounds.
Club Leaders:
- Jeff Beaman 317-514-4574
- Brenda Briggs 317-441-4403
- Erleen Faris 317-431-6905
- Annette Snyder 317-412-0664
- Rob Souchon 317-450-2512
Mini 4-H members are all a member of the Mini 4-H Clovers club. All meetings are optional as the Mini 4-H projects are designed to be completed at home with the help of a caring adult. Mini 4-H Clovers start the year with a parent meeting in January to pick up project manuals and ask questions. Then they offer about three other meetings & activities every other month before fair. This year they had a float in the fair parade.
Meeting/Location: Scott Hall at the fairgrounds Click this link for more info on Mini 4-H.
Club Leaders:
- Barbara Souchon 317-450-0388
- Heather Polesel 812-821-4141
Robotics is a short-term club that meets weekly for a couple of months late winter/early spring using the LEGO EVO robotics kits.
Meeting/Location: Scott or Herring Hall on the fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
- Rob Souchon 317-450-2512
Paw Pounders specializes in dog obedience training, dog agility, and dog showmanship. Those wishing to show a dog in Johnson County 4-H are required to be a member of Paw Pounders. The club meets every Monday evening January - July. No new members are accepted after March 1 for safety reasons.
Meeting/Location: Meets weekly on Mondays at 6 pm January to July. Planned location is Herring Hall January - April, then will move to Fitzpatrick Hall until Fair.
Please contact Jesse with questions.
Club Leaders:
- Jesse McKinney 317-777-0757
- Ashley Acton 317-753-6333
- Jaison Acton 317-412-4749
- Lori Acton 317-508-2392
- Gwen Owens 765-437-4233
Show Stock Society focuses on raising and showing livestock.
Meeting/Location: Bargersville Fire Station
Club Leaders:
- Mike & Angela Pruitt 317-714-5637
- Jeremy Armstrong 765-914-3453
- Dave Porter 317-264-9800