Mini 4-H
Shelby County Mini 4-H
Mini 4-H is a program designed to encourage positive development of children, Kindergarten through second grade. The goal of Mini 4-H is to help young children explore friendships outside the family; explore the way in which things work; practice both small and large muscle control; and think about the ways people work together on projects.
The NON-COMPETITIVE learning environment for Mini 4-H includes:
- Planned learning activities in which children are invited to be active and explore materials and ideas without the pressure of completing a specific product or exhibit.
- Low adult/leader to child ratio that allows time for adults/leaders to provide individual, positive encouragement and assistance.
- Simple, interesting activities that are fun.
- Encouragement of children to participate in a group activity by sharing and or displaying their activity projects.
- Rewards that are identical and/or ribbons of the same color for everyone.
Mini 4-H Liability Release Form
Mini 4-H Projects
All projects should have a name tag attached, including name, age, and school attended. Posters should be 14" x 22" and be mounted on stiff cardboard or poster board and covered with plastic. If size of project is not specified, projects cannot exceed 3' x 3'. For special consideration of larger projects, please contact the Extension Office by June 1.
Mini 4-H Animal Projects
Mini 4-Hers enrolled in (goats, rabbits, sheep, swine, and cats) MUST have turned in the completed Mini 4-H Liability Release Form. Cats will be shown in conjunction with the 4-H Cat show (Sunday of Fair). Goats, Sheep, and Swine will be shown on Monday of Fair beginning at PM in the Livestock Arena. Rabbits will be shown in conjunction with the 4-H Rabbit show (Thursday of Fair). Due to space limitations and health requirements, we cannot allow a Mini 4-Her to bring an animal that they may own to the fair to show. Mini 4-Her will be able to pair up with a current 4-H member and show their animal.
Contact Us
Office Location
20 W Polk Street, Suite 201
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-6460
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on County Holidays
4-H Staff
Bailey York, 4-H Youth Educator
york40@purdue.edu
Cindy Kuhn, 4-H Program Assistant
cmkuhn@purdue.edu
Natalie Russell, 4-H Secretary
russe238@purdue.edu
Enroll in Mini 4-H
4-H enrollment for the 2023-2024 program year opens October 1, 2023 and closes May 15, 2024. We encourage families to register for 4-H sooner rather than later!
4-H OnlineMini 4-H Meetings 2024
Mini 4-H Workshop: Barnyard Animal Theme
February 8, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Family Arts Building at the Shelby County Fairgrounds
Mini 4-H Workshop: Under the Sea Theme
March 7, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Family Arts Building at the Shelby County Fairgrounds
Mini 4-H Workshop: Tadpole to Frog Theme
April 4, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Family Arts Building at the Shelby County Fairgrounds
Mini 4-H Camp
Our 2024 Mini 4-H Camp will be July 11-12th. This is a day camp open to Mini 4-H members in Shelby County. Campers must have completed application, youth health form, and Mini 4-H liability release form on file with the Shelby County Purdue Extension Office prior to Mini Camp.
During camp, youth have the opportunity to learn about many different topics all related to 4-H. Camp classes and activities from past camps have included science experiments, outdoor games, cookie decorating, character education, wildlife, magic of nature, care of small animals, group recreation, and much more!
Applications must be turned into the Purdue Extension-Shelby County Office by June 28th to be guaranteed a camp t-shirt. Campers must have been signed up for Shelby County Mini 4-H for the 2023-2024 year.
Mini 4-H Camp Counselors are Shelby County youth in grades 7-12th. As a Mini 4-H Camp Counselor, you will assist with crafts, serve refreshments, assist with recreational activities, have the possibility to serve as a group leader, and much more! To apply, complete the application and return it to the Extension Office by July 1, 2024.