Warren County 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. In Indiana, 4-H can be found in all 92 counties as delivered through Purdue Extension. Community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special programs are all ways youth across Indiana can be involved with the 4-H program.
Warren County 4-H is open to any 3rd-12th graders and Mini 4-H is available for 2nd graders. Warren County 4-H offers 30+ projects that give 4-Hers the opportunity to explore animal science, communication and expressive arts, engineering and technological science, healthy living, leadership and citizenship, and plant and environmental science! With 60+ adult volunteers to help guide and mentor our 4-Hers!
Our hope for Warren County 4-Hers is that their projects and activities with which they are involved will be positive experiences that will further their growth toward becoming responsible and productive members of society and leaders in their respective communities.
See our contact information to ask how you or your youth can be involved in 4-H!
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Warren County 4-H Resources.
4-H educator
Emily Ade
County Extension Director
4-H Extension Educator
ade0@purdue.edu
765-762-3231
4-H PLEDGE
I pledge
My head to clearer thinking.
My heart to greater loyalty.
My hands to larger service, and
My health to better living.
For my club, my community
My country, and my world.
4-H MOTTO
Warren County 4-H Enrollment
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care (Classes offered in person at the Extension Office)
Monday, April 10th @ 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 25th @ 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 11th @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 13th @ 6:30 pm
Enroll for these classes HERE
Warren County 4-H News and Opportunities
4-H Academy (Grades 9-12)
4-H Academy @ Purdue is a program held at Purdue University specifically designed to offer hands-on, exciting opportunities to learn about a diverse selection of subjects and careers. During this conference 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 Purdue University campus and meeting 4-H members from across Indiana. 4-H Academy @ Purdue is open to all youth grades 9-12.
- Date: June 7-9, 2023
- Registration opens: March 15 and closes May 15
- Registration fee: $200 from March 15-May 15, $225 from May 16-23, late registration $250 May 24-31
- Expected workshops (subject to change):
Animal Science; Animal Bio-Science, Animal Health, Food Animal
4-H Civic Engagement: Community Change Starts with Me
Food Science
Healthy Living; Exploring Health Careers, Introduction to EMS
Natural Resources
Plant Science
Show Me the Money
Stem it Up!; Computer Science, Engineering the Environment, The Science of Flight
New! Investigating Forensic Science: Wildlife, Entomology, and Food Fraud
4-H Band/Chorus (Grades 9-12)
4-H Band/Chorus to be June 24-26, 2023
4-H Round Up (Grades 7-9)
4-H Round-Up has been changed to June 26-28, 2023
4-H Camp Grades 3-5)
4-H Camp June 7-9, 2023
State Jr. Leader
4-H awards & Scholarships
Below are brief descriptions of each 4-H scholarship available. 4-H Scholarships are to be submitted through 4HOnline and are due January 25. Scholarship applications may be found at here or picked up at the Extension office. Scholarship application Instructions.
4-H Accomplishment Scholarship, Due January 25
Available to 4-H members in grades 10-12 and the year immediately following high school graduation. The purpose is to recognize youth who have excelled in life skills development through their 4-H activities and involvement. Many different categories available.
4-H Senior Year Scholarship, Due January 25
Available to 4-H members in their senior year of high school. Warren County 4-H seniors are assured of 3.
4-H Club Scholarship, Due January 25
Available to 4-H members entering Purdue University majoring in the College of Agriculture or select majors in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
Purdue Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Scholarship, Due January 25
Available to a 4-H member majoring in horticulture or landscape architecture at Purdue University and studied plant science in 4-H.
Warren County 4-H needs:
Washington Whizzes 4-H Club Leaders
4-H Council Board Members
4-H Fair Board Members
Computer Project Superintendent
If interested in any of these positions, please email ade0@purdue.edu or call the office 765-762-3231.