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
2023 Meeting Dates: February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1, June 26
Club Leaders:
- Melinda Plummer 317-508-8046
- Kim Robards 317-509-2766
Meeting/Location: Mt. Auburn Church, 3100 W Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood, Third Thursday at 7 pm
2022 - 2023 Meeting Dates: November 17, 2022
January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, November 16, 2023.
Club Leaders:
- Warren McDonald 317-407-8158
- Audra Wood 317-441-9746
- JenniQuesenberry 317-372-7055
Meeting/Location: Bluff Creek Christian Church, 6286 West State Road 144, Greenwood
Meeting Dates 2023 - January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 (Heritage Hall), May 16, June 13, June 20, June 27 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
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 pm.
2023 Meeting Dates: January 31, February 28, March 14 , April TBD, April 25, May 23 and June 27.
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.
2023 Meeting Dates - February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12 & June 26 (Ed Room)
Club Leaders:
- Kim Roberts 317-422-5977
- Amy Spurgeon 317-405-7349
- Levi Spurgeon 765-318-8925
Meeting/Location:
Club Leaders:
- Megan Graves 317-736-6576
- Ginnie York 317-650-2326
Meeting Location: Union Christian Church at 7 pm
Meeting Dates 2023: February 20 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.
Request one adult attend with members ages 12 & younger.
2023 Meeting Dates: February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, September 19, October 10, November 14, December 12
Club Leaders:
- Diana Henderson 317-474-0706
- Dave Henderson 317-413-4366
Meeting/Location:
Club Leaders:
- Roxane Chadwell 317-294-0952
- Anna Smithey 317-224-5130
Meeting Location: Shiloh Community Church at 6:30 pm
Meeting Dates 2023: February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 & June 19
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 2023 are January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 and July TBD.
Club Leaders:
- Angela Grant 317-412-1072
- Brian Luse 317-695-5147
- Emily Martin 765-606-4324
Indian Creek Schools Area
Meeting/Location:
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 2023 are January 12, February 9, March 9, April 6, May 11 & June 8.
Club Leaders:
- Angel Barger 317-294-7763
- Jessica Bridges 317-363-1395
- Sandy Adams 317-412-4763
- Stacey Hogue 317-878-4978
Whiteland Area
Meeting/Location: Rocklane Christian Church third Tuesday evening of the month 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
2023 Meeting Dates: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 & May 16. June 20 at Lengacher barn.
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
2023 Meeting Dates: January 19, February 16 & March 16 (Further dates to be added so check with club leaders)
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
- Max Fitzpatrick 317-881-5295
- 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.***
2023 Meeting Dates: February 6, March 6, April 3 all in Scott Hall.
April 17, May 1, May 8, June 5 & June 26 Goat Barn at fairgrounds.
Club Leaders:
- Elizabeth Acker 317-627-5436
- Joe Dunn 317-626-1810
- Ron & Beth Goeb 317-474-0011
- Hannah Goeb 317-474-4403
Lamb club specializes in raising and showing sheep.
Location/Meeting:
Club Leaders:
- Lana Dougherty 317-440-2880
- Kathy Harrell 317-730-6670
- 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:
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:
Club Leaders:
- Paul Gentry 317-755-6687
- Katie Schwarz
The Swine Club specializes in raising and showing swine (pigs).
Meeting/Location: Robards Farm at 6 pm.
2023 Meeting Dates: February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1, June 26.
Club Leaders:
- Kim & Chad Robards 317-509-2766
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
2023 Meeting Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 1, June 6, July 5 (fair set-up)
Club Leaders:
- Angie Gibbs 317-560-3603
- Carolyn Gregory 317-496-0853
This club was new 2022 and 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.
2023 Meeting Dates: Heritage Hall - January 23, February 27, March 27 7-8 pm
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 Meeting Dates: January 3, February 7, March 7, April 12 (Herring Hall), May 8, June 6
June 26 meeting will be at horse arena
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
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. It was a new club in 2021.
Meeting/Location: Bargersville Fire Station
Club Leaders:
- Mike & Angela Pruitt 317-714-5637
- Jeremy Armstrong 765-914-3453
- Dave Porter 317-264-9800