Marion County 4-H Programs
Programs
The 4-H program year runs from October 1 to September 30 every year. From October to June, clubs meet and county-wide events are held, such as project workshops and our annual Holiday Bake-off. The Marion County 4-H Showcase, our annual celebration of the work 4-H members have completed throughout the year, is held in July.
To learn about upcoming county-wide events and programs, sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media! To inquire about any of the programs listed below, contact us at marion4h@purdue.edu.
4-H offers quarterly workshops and activities in the 4-H INDY Studio, a makerspace where young people can learn, collaborate, and explore.
Every July, 4-H celebrates the achievements of our 4-H members at the 4-H Showcase, where young people can display their projects, participate in events and competitions, interact with judges, and receive ribbons for their hard work.
4-H provides ongoing workshops at all Indianapolis Public Library branches focused on the core pillars of 4-H: healthy living, civic engagement, and STEM/Agriculture.
4-H offers three unique healthy living workshops (Chef University, Mindful Me, and G.E.M.) to school and community partners throughout the year. Our 4-H educators can facilitate workshops or train educators in the curriculum.
The Holiday Bake-off is an event held every November encouraging young people and adults to work together. Families can choose a recipe from themed categories, prepare a homemade baked good, and prepare a table display to go with it. Entries are then judged based on presentation, appearance, and taste.
4-H offers three unique agriculture programs (Junior Master Gardener, Ag Workshops, and 4-H Jr. Arborist) to school and community partners throughout the year. Our 4-H educators can facilitate workshops or train educators in curriculum.
4-H has an ongoing partnership with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Indiana, which offers comprehensive, hands-on STEM education opportunities for young people across the county through the Imagine Science program.
4-H celebrates local farmers and invites students to enjoy local food by facilitating apple-themed activities for schools and community partners during the Great Apple Crunch every October.
4-H offers three unique civic engagement programs (Changemakers, Voices in Action, and Career Awareness) to school and community partners throughout the year. Our 4-H educators can facilitate workshops or train educators in the curriculum.
4-H offers an annual scholarship workshop each December to assist high school students with their 4-H scholarship applications that are due in January.
The mission of the Juntos 4-H program is to help Latinx and other multiracial and multicultural students achieve high school graduation and attend higher education.
Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
4-H offers quarterly lunch-and-learn education sessions on topics relevant to adults working with young people.
4-H offers two annual training workshops for adults who are interested in facilitating the Junior Master Gardener program at their garden or farm site.
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