4-H in White County
The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who will have a positive impact in their communities and the world. Indiana 4-H Youth Development strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.
4-H is volunteer led, family oriented, and has a variety of activities to meet your interests.
The 4-H program is open to any youth in grades 3-12 and has a $15 state program fee + $10 county program fee. Mini 4-H is available to any youth in grades K-2 and there is not a fee to participate. If the fees pose a hardship please contact the Extension Office for a fee waiver request.
To stay up to date on all the 4-H happenings in White County - click here. 
To join 4-H, enroll by going to the: v2.4honline.com website. If you need assistance, e-mail - childer9@purdue.edu or call the office at 219-984-5115.
4-H Enrollment
All 4-H members and volunteers must enroll via 4-H Online. The priority enrollment window is October 1st through January 15th but you can enroll at any time throughout the year. If you miss the January 15th deadline, please call the extension office to ensure you have not missed any important communications.
FairyEntry Instructions (June 1- July 1)
New Changes!
New Changes!
There have been some major changes in the requirements for Building Project Exhibitors and Mini 4-H Project Exhibitors starting in 2024. Be sure to read all the details in this document.
Click Here to See the ChangesHighlights Happening Here at Headquarters
Highlights Happening Here at Headquarters
Get all the latest updates in the White County 4-H Newsletters!
Click HereEnrollment
All 4-H members and volunteers must enroll via 4-H Online. The priority enrollment window is October 1st through January 15th but you can enroll at any time throughout the year. If you miss the January 15th deadline, please call the extension office to ensure you have not missed any important communications.
Online Enrollment
Sometimes the project listings in the 4-H handbook look a little different than the titles in 4-H online or Fair Entry. This document helps break down the different titles of projects. Use it as a cheat sheet for enrollment.
Youth Enrollment Instructions
Volunteer Enrollment Instructions
Paper Enrollment Forms
In this document you will find titles, locations, and contact information for White County 4-H Clubs. All members must be enrolled in a township club. You do not need to be enrolled in the same township in which you live but doing so does make it easier to attend meetings that happen in your area. Most township clubs meet once per month.
On the second page of the document you will see specialized interest clubs that we have available. If you are enrolled in the project associated with these clubs, you must also join that club. For example, goat exhibitors must also be enrolled in the goat club. If you want to join a specialized animal club but do not own an animal, you can choose to exhibit a poster on that animal based on things you learn at club meetings. These specialized clubs will usually meet once every month to 2 months.
Meeting attendance is not required for completion but we encourage attendance as you will gain valuable information about 4-H as well as build friendships and gain valuable life skills from club activities.
All 4-H members will be required to enroll in their projects using Fair Entry. The link to register is open from JUNE 1st-JULY 1st.
Volunteer with White County 4-H!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer experience where you get to directly impact the lives of local youth? We have opportunities for everyone! We have volunteer positions to meet any time commitment. Learn more here
Volunteer enrollment for new and returning volunteers
All 4-H Volunteers must be enrolled in 4-H Online and complete the online training found in 4-H Online. Re-enrollment must occur every year that you are working with 4-H youth whether that be directly or indirectly. this process is extremely important for the safety of all 4-H participants. If you are interested in volunteering with White County 4-H please reach out to Molly Childers at childer9@purdue.edu or 219-984-5115.
Volunteer Enrollment Instructions
Volunteer Resources
Want to learn more about what you can do as a volunteer? Looking to add some fun to your club meetings? Indiana 4-H has many awesome resources for county 4-H volunteers.
White County 4-H Handbook 2024
White County 4-H Handbook 2024
New Family Information
New Family Information
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the new information and don't know where to start? Well, start here! This webpage may help answer some of those burning questions.
New Family WebpageWhite County Jr. Leaders
White Co. Jr. Leaders
This program is designed for 4-H members in grades 7-12. Jr. Leaders gain important life skills through leadership development experiences such as team bonding, community service, and field trips.
Click to Learn MoreLive Animal Projects
Live Animal Projects
This page includes information about all animal projects in White County 4-H including livestock, horse & pony, cats, dogs, and small animals.
Live AnimalsMini 4-H
Mini 4-H
This has information and links about all of the Mini 4-H projects and events that White County offers.
Mini 4-HWhite County Agriculture Association
The White County Agriculture Association is the volunteer group responsible for much of what you see at the 4-H fair. They work 12 months of the year to ensure the fairgrounds, 4-H Fair, and 4-H program run smoothly. If you would like to learn more about the Ag Association or contact them visit their website or Facebook page. They are always looking for feedback, fresh ideas, and funding.
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