4-H Projects
What are 4-H Projects?
Members have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands on activities. We refer to these as projects. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a manual that guides the youth through the learning process as well as a set of guidelines that helps them meet the project requirements. We provide adult volunteers and staff who are knowledgeable on that particular subject who will often times provide workshops to allow the youth to learn about that topic in a social environment. Each project has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county fair in order to show the community what they have learned.
As you complete your projects use 4-H-620-W "My Record of 4-H Achievement".
There is no limit to the number of projects youth can sign up for, however, we suggest starting out with one or two your first year. If you know what project(s) you are looking for, simply find it listed under a specific category listed below.
Projects By Category
For even more information about the project or for a project manual contact us at vigoces@purdue.edu or call 812-462-3371.
4-H Clover Art - Create artwork of the 4-H Clover
Achievement Book-Create a notebook of all your achievements in 4-H! Add to it each year!
Barbecue Contest-Enter a contest and compete on who makes the tastiest BBQ!
Blacksmithing-Learn a new skill-show off what you have learned!
Clover Art- Create the 4-H Clover in whatever medium you like!
Collections-Show off a collection you have!
Crops-Show off part of your crop!
Cupcake Decorating-Decorate cupcakes using different techniques!
Group Projects-Work on a project as a group!
I'm a Hoosier-Exhibit a project from things you have learned about Indiana!
Leadership-Create a Poster or display on a leadership topic of your choice!
Lego-Create something out of Lego Building blocks!
Little Critters-Bring your pet to the Little Critter show!
Livestock Posters-Learn about a livestock animal and show off what you have learned!
Music- Research something about music
Welding-Learn a new skill-show off what you have learned!
Mini 4-H is FREE for all members in Kindergarten - 2nd grade! Check out our clubs list for a list of clubs and it will list if Mini 4-H'ers are eligible to attend. Mini 4-H'ers can do projects in a club, on their own, and submit them to the 4-H Fair this coming summer!