Noble County 4-H and Youth

• 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 1^st.
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 15^th.
• 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/junior-leader-enrollment-form.pdf

UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS 

January 27th 5-8pm Augusta Hills - Albion Area 4-H Junior Leaders Leadership Night

            Meet with other Junior Leaders from surrounding counties for a night of games, challenges and Leadership training. Great opportunity to share ideas and make new friends.

February 16th 6-8pm Community Service Night - Albion

            Noble County Junior Leaders are encouraged to put their work gloves on and load up some donations for the Central Noble Food Pantry. (See enclosed list for suggested items.) We will spend the evening learning about the Food Pantry program while doing some chores, cleaning, stocking and painting.

March 15th 6-8pm Civic Meeting Night

            Junior Leaders will meet with local law enforcement, first responders and community leaders to learn about effect communication, self defense, careers and governement. Regular Junior Leader meeting to take place as well.

April TBD 5-8pm Fair Ground Clean Up Bonfire and Kick off Night

            Meet at the Noble County Fairgrounds, bring rakes and lawn tools to rake leaves and pick up sticks. Bonfire, hotdogs and marshmallows to follow with Kick Off Celebration surprise. Hosted by Junior Leaders but all 4-H’ers and volunteers are encouraged to come.

Details to come on the following dates:

• May 17th 6-8pm Local Area Business Tour (TBD)
• June 17th 8am-3pm Mini Camp at Noble County Fair Grounds
• July 11-20th Noble County Fair Please sign up for Volunteer Times
• August 24th Junior Leader Hosts Achievement Night & Club Awards
• September 15th Wilderness Leadership Session TBD
• October TBD 4-H Night at Roberts Farms
• No meeting in November or December planned at this time.

county/noble/4-h-youth-noble-county/2024-customer-flower-order-form.pdf