Noble County 4-H and Youth

What is 4-H? 4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni; 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development. 4-H is delivered through America's 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Service reaching every corner of our nation.

Who Can Join 4-H?  4-H is for anyone and everyone in grades 3-12. Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2.

How Do I Join 4-H?  Youth must annually enroll online in 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com), our exclusive 4-H data management system.  The enrollment window is October 1-January 15.  We can help match you up with a 4-H club in your township or community and help you contact the club leader.  

For grades 3-12, the annual Indiana 4-H Program Fee of $15 and the Noble County Program Fee of $5, totaling $20, will be due at enrollment, and these fees will be collected via 4HOnline. Mini 4-H members in grades K-2 do not pay the state program fee, so their total is only $5. If you don’t have a credit/debit card or are not comfortable using your card online, we can make special arrangements at the Extension Office. Families who have more than three children participating in the program will only have to pay for three state program fees.

Contact Us

Purdue Extension Noble County 
109 N. York St.  
Albion IN 46701
(260) 636-2111


4-H Youth Development Extension Educator @ Nobleces@purdue.edu 

4-H Newsletters

2024 Noble County Fair Resources

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/4-h-fair-schedule-2025.pdf

2025 Coming Soon

Fair Entry is your RSVP for the County Fair- What are you going to Exhibit this year?

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/fairentry-instrucstions-for-families1.docx

Please fill out and return to the Extension Office by March 29th with a Photo if you want to be included in our awards night at fair. county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/updated-bio-page.docx

Volunteer of the year- Noble County 4-H Volunteer who has gone above and beyond  to help support our programs in the calendar year. Must be current approved volunteer in Noble County.

Due June 13th, 2025 to Brandy at Ande1307@purdue.edu

This will be public vote, one vote per person with valid email, link to vote sent out after applications closed. 

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/2025-volunteer-of-the-year-application-1.docx

Noble County 4-H Legacy Award- Past or Present 4-H Volunteer who has made a lasting impact on the Noble County 4-H program. This person lives the 4-H code of conduct and inspires others to live the 4-H pledge.

Due June 13th, 2025 to Brandy at Ande1307@purdue.edu

This will be public vote, one vote per person with valid email, link to vote sent out after applications closed.

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/noble-county-legacy-award.docx

Due June 13th, 2025 to Brandy at Ande1307@purdue.edu

Decision made by livestock awards committee discretion 

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/livestock-hall-of-fame-application.docx

Interested in being a counselor at this summer’s 4-H camp? This is available to grades 9-12, but 8th graders may be considered if there is a shortage of counselors. Now is the time to apply! Applications are due February 1, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills in working with younger youth and planning fun adventures for them, while working along with your peers. 4-H Summer camp will be June 5-7, with counselors starting on June 4th. Applications can be found on our website at: https://extension.purdue.edu/county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/2024-camp-counselor-application.pdf

4-H Camp Counselors Needed!!!

News Release

2025 Noble County 4-H Handbook

2025 Noble County 4-H Handbook

Noble County 4-H Activities and Clubs

  • Northeast Indiana 4-H Camp (June 5-7 2024) - This is offered in June at Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN and includes three days packed with fun and adventure.

        Camp Counselor Application found here: 

           county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/2024-camp-counselor-application.pdf

  • 4-H Round-Up (June 24-26, 2024) - This is offered in June to youth who have completed grades 7, 8, and 9.  Attendees will explore a variety of careers by attending classes created just for Round-Up attendees at Purdue University.  They will get a taste of college life and will live in a Purdue Residence Hall for two nights.  Youth will meet others from across the state and further develop their leadership skills.  Recreation events are planned in the evenings and blocks of free time allow attendees the opportunity to build friendships on their own.

  • 4-H Academy (June 12-14, 2024) - This is offered at Purdue University in June to youth in grades 9-12.  It is designed to offer hands-on, exciting opportunities to dive deep into a 4-H'ers subject of choice.  Participants will meet and learn from professors, graduate students and other experts in their respective fields and participate in interactive activities and experiential learning.  Participants stay in a Purdue University Residence Hall for two nights while exploring the campus and meeting 4-H members from across Indiana.

  • State 4-H Band (June 22-24, 2024) - This is offered in June to youth who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.  Participants are selected by the State 4-H Band Director and Coordinator.  Participants spend three days improving their instrumental skills as they prepare for a concert band performance.
  • State 4-H Chorus (June 22-25, 2024) - This is offered in June to youth who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.  Participants are selected by the State 4-H Chorus Director and Coordinator.  Participants spend four days improving their vocal and choreography skills as they prepare for a show choir performance.

Visit the 4-H State Programs website for more program opportunities.

 

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP

Objective: Junior Leaders allows youth to take on more of a leadership role, while making a difference in their community. Updated for 2024*

State Fair: No exhibit

  1. A 4-H member who is in the 7th grade thru 12th grade at the time of 4-H enrollment will meet the age requirements for Junior Leadership. A Junior Leader must carry and complete one project other than Junior Leadership during the current year.
  2. Application for membership must be in the Extension Office by the April 1st.
  3. To be eligible for Junior Leader perks, such as the yearly t-shirt, senior year scholarships, or other awards and recognition members must attend:
    1. Minimum of 1 in person Junior Leader meeting per year.
    2. Volunteer at least 1 Junior Leader sponsored event BEFORE fair (Clean ups, charity event, mini-camp, parade scheduled work time) per year.
    3. Volunteer at 1 approved event DURING fair (static project set-up, static project judging, livestock event you are not competing in, ice cream cabin, kids’ day activities, Extension office support) per fair as a JUNIOR LEADER not overlapping with another club or event volunteering.
    4. Must participate in 1 fund raising event (no minimum dollar amount required, just some form of participation) per year.
  4. Scholarship requirements:
  • Forms filled out and turned in to Junior Leader Coordinators by May 15th.
  • College or Trade School enrollment not required to be awarded.
  • Amount of scholarship based on participation and committee discretion and funds available

Please fill out and turn in enrollment forms by April 1st.: county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/enrollment-for-as-of-2025.pdf

UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS 

Next meeting is Tuesday March 18th at 6:30pm at the CLC, Freedom Academy will be present to talk about their scholarship program for trade/vocational schools.We will also have community leaders giving lessons on interview skills, job opportunities, career paths and more! We will also pass out Flower Forms at this meeting for our fundraiser.

 

 

 


 

 

Orders due to the Extension Office by April 4th 

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/2025-noble-county-4-h-junior-leader-flower-fundraiser-1.pdf

Hello,

Its time again for the Noble County 4-H Junior Leader Flower Fundraiser.

Please see the attached form and send orders to Purdue Extension Noble County 109 N. York St. Albion In 46701

CALL: (260) 636-2111

E-mail to: mcdon197@purdue.edu ande1307@purdue.edu Ngaerte@purdue.edu

No Faxed orders, must use 2025 form Flowers must be ordered by April 4th.

This is a Pre-sale event only. No orders after April 4th.

Pick up your flowers at: 4-H PARK, 426 W 300 N, Albion (White Barn top of the hill to the right)

Pick up days: Wed. April 30th 1pm-5pm Thurs. May 1st. 8am-5pm Fri. May 3rd 8am-6pm

Cash or Check only, payment due on or before pick up. *Make checks payable to “Noble County Junior Leaders

Thank you! 

 

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