4-H Clubs in Hamilton County
For the health and safety of our 4-H community, we will be following the local Health Department’s recommendations for meeting.
Please contact your club leader to confirm your meeting date.
Adams Township
SHERIDAN AG
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets on the 3rd Monday, November-June, unless it is a holiday, then the meetings move to the 4th Monday (January/February) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Sheridan High/Middle School cafeteria. Sheridan Ag is open to all ages participating in a wide variety of projects. Facebook page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/Sheridan-Ag-4-H-Club-149348371786474/
Map/Directions: Sheridan High School
Club Leaders:
Leaders are Brenda Waitt (317-441-9433)
Carol Miller (317-625-3196)
Becky Clayton (317-607-1874)
Kayla Tobias (317-379-2853)
Clay Township
CARMEL COLLEENS AND GENTS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets on the 3rd Monday, November-June, unless it is a holiday, then the meetings move to the 4th Monday (January/February) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Sheridan High/Middle School cafeteria. Sheridan Ag is open to all ages participating in a wide variety of projects. Facebook page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/Sheridan-Ag-4-H-Club-149348371786474/
Map/Directions: Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel
Club Leader:
Kevin Kiser (317-966-6195)
Bob Finkbeiner (317-250-6992)
Kristi Graham (317-441-8191)
CARMEL EXPLORERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet once a month in Carmel. Meetings are held January - July. The Carmel Explorers focus on a topic a month with hands-on activities.
Club Leaders:
Bryan Vackar (317-753-8611) bryan@vackarinsurance.com
Michelle Vackar (317-753-4941) michelle.vackar@gmail.com
CARMEL 4 C'S
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month (January-June) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. virtually or at the Carmel Lions Club - (January or February - no meeting/March - virtual meeting/April - Carmel Lions Club/May - virtual meeting/June - Carmel Lions Club). Membership consists of both boys and girls. Dues are $5 per member.
Map/Directions: Carmel Lions Club
Club Leaders:
Donna Jones (317-846-5698)
Lisa Mills (317-908-6362)
Tom Mills (317-281-6614)
Lucinda Belt (317-646-3830)
Betty Estridge (317-846-2281)
Amber Blakley (317-850-1200)
CARMEL 4-STAR 4-H'ERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet monthly on varying weekday afternoons. The meeting places vary in locations and membership is primarily made up of families who are members of Hamilton County and Northeast Indianapolis Catholic Home Education groups. This club is a mix of boys and girls.
Club Leaders:
Cathy Wahnsiedler (317-849-7851)
Lucy Wahnsiedler (317-550-9440)
FOR-EVER 4-H
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets on the west side of Carmel the 2nd Sunday of the month January-July. Members should be willing to volunteer at the State Fair Education Station in August. Contact club leader for meeting location/schedule.
Club Leader:
Susan Young (317-344-2023) caitie02@msn.com
Jeff Scott (317-350-8945)
H4
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets at King of Glory Lutheran Church (corner of 106th and Keystone Ave.) on the 3rd Sunday of each month year round at 6:30 p.m. The club is a casual club of boys and girls from Carmel participating in a variety of projects and a community service project. Meetings focus on the interests of the membership. Annual dues are $5 per family.
Map/Directions: King of Glory Lutheran Church
Club Leaders:
Amy Crispin (317-313-2462)
Julie Cabral (317-373-1506)
Christy Denault (317-417-6322)
Delaware, Fall Creek, Wayne Township
CLOVER KIDS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent Professional Building at Olio Road and State Road 238. This is a general 4-H Club with members taking a variety of projects.
Map/Directions: St. Vincent Professional Building
Club Leaders:
Tricia Schreck (317-432-0238)
Caryn Terry - terryc@wws.k12.in.us
Susie Strange (317-502-5227)
Jamie Baber (317-441-5238)
Maria Layman (317-439-8031)
Olivia Terry - octerry@iu.edu
FISHERS SHOWSTOPPERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 2nd Monday of the month from 7-8 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Meetings will be held October through June. This is a general interest club. We regularly have project demonstrations, community service, and social activities. Members share experiences, ask questions, participate in leadership opportunities, and have fun.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Katie Lichtenberger (219-510-7304)
Holly Catron (812-343-8554)
Colleen Dekker (317-989-7011)
Dana Harness (317-908-2828)
FRIENDS FOREVER
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds. This is a general interest group with membership consisting primarily of children who are home schooled. They have guest speakers, hands-on activities, outside service, and social activities. Annual dues are $5.00 per family.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders (text or call):
Kim Macky (317-529-3839)
Jenny Rumple (317-670-4202)
Tammy Delgado (619-888-7617)
Rosalie Alvey (317-698-2446)
JOLLY ROGERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 2nd Monday of each month and twice in June at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Vincent Hospital on Olio Road, 3rd floor Community Room. *We will meet VIRTUALLY in November and December 2020 as of now.* Dues for the club are $5-$10 and occasionally members are asked for a few dollars for supplies or to bring items in for a project. This group is involved in many diverse 4-H projects and are very active in community service projects (Veterans, Elderly, and At-Risk Families).
Map/Directions: St. Vincent Fishers Hospital
Club Leaders:
Lynn Murphy (317-450-2895)
Elizabeth Morse (317-469-6505).
MUDSOCKERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet on the 3rd Tuesday (September-June, no meetings in November or December) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Annex Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds. The club is a mix of boys and girls taking a variety of projects. Meetings are geared toward helping 4-H’ers feel comfortable working as a group and having fun too. Everyone is given the opportunity to give a casual talk or demonstration which is incorporated into the agenda. In August, an awards dinner is scheduled to honor all members of the club.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Lori Fox (317-523-5111)
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet on the 4th Monday of the month (January-June) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the 4-H Fairgrounds. The club has a great mix of younger and older members taking a wide variety of projects with an emphasis in livestock projects.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders
Deb Loller (317-796-2348)
SOUTHEASTERN 4-H'ERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
meet tentatively the 3rd Tuesday of the month (February-June) at 19962 Prairie Baptist Rd. in Noblesville at 5:30 p.m.
Map/Directions: 19962 Prairie Baptist Rd., Noblesville
Club Leader:
Holly Lawson Garber (317-379-3703) hjgarber@gmail.com
Jackson Township
HUSKY 4-H'ERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month (January-June) at 6:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Town Hall. Dues are $5.00. This club is a general 4-H Club with members taking a variety of projects. The club focuses on community service projects and oversees grilled cheese making in the producer tent during the fair.
Map/Directions: Arcadia Town Hall
Club Leaders: Club Email: husky4hers@gmail.com
Angela Ward (317-432-5151)
Cheri Hartwick (317-696-4385)
Shannon Mann (317-727-0346)
JACKSON HOTSHOTS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet every two weeks (January- September) at Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta. The leaders focus on leadership, communication skills, community service, and hope that the 4-H members will gain qualities that will benefit them for life. A mentor program gives the Junior Leaders a chance to pair up with a first year member and help them have a successful beginning to 4-H. We look forward to sharing an exciting 4-H experience with you.
Map/Directions: Beck's Hybrids
Club Leaders:
Michelle Hasler (317-294-1420)
Erich Hasler (317-439-2839)
Nicole Hendrickson (765-810-4768)
Noblesville Township
FOREST HILL
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets once a month on Sunday afternoons from 2-3:30PM at the 4-H fairgrounds from February to August. Members should be willing to participate in the club's annual fundraiser in lieu of dues. The club consists of boys and girls taking a variety of projects. Meetings are run by the club's elected officer team, with all members encouraged to run for election. The officer team meets one other time per month to set the meeting agenda and discuss club needs. We have a beginning of the year party as well as an end of the year event to celebrate everyone's successful year in 4-H.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Jaime Whitlock (317-514-3146) jmwhitlock2@gmail.com
HEARTLAND 4-H'ERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the last Wednesday of each month (January-June) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Boys and girls of all ages are welcome. Dues are $5.00 (to be used for club activities).
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Lee Ann Lockwood (765-292-2067)
Donna Gibson (317-488-7019)
Courtney Lockwood (317-956-0559)
NOBLESVILLE H & H
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 2nd Monday of the month in the Annex Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Beth Moody (317-224-8331)
Sarina Gounaris (812-374-3223)
Kristin Moody (317-625-6607)
STRINGTOWN PIKERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet the 3rd Thursday of the month (year round except for October, July, & August) from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Winks Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds. Yearly dues are $5.00.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Jennifer Chance (317-371-6061)
Sara Schaefer (317-371-2594)
Caryn Murdock (317-690-7316)
WINNERS UNLIMITED
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month February through July from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Exhibition Center Dining Room on the 4-H Fairgrounds. Club members enjoy a variety of 4-H projects. The Officer Leadership team plans and carries out monthly meetings which consists of guest speakers, hands-on activities, and community service projects. A celebratory family pitch-in dinner is a fun event for the July meeting. Club meeting communications are sent out monthly via email to all members’ families. The club has a closed Facebook page to share pictures and 4-H information. Dues are $5.00 per calendar year.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders:
Heather Bennett (317-410-2227)
Washington Township
SHAMROCK SHAKERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet once a month at the Westfield Library.
Map/Directions: Westfield Library
Club Leaders:
Jill Graber (317-374-1639)
WESTFIELD CITY SLICKERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month (January- September) at 6:30 p.m. at the Westfield Lions Club. The boys and girls in this club are involved in a wide range of projects and community service projects.
Map/Directions: Westfield Lions Club
Club Leader:
Evelyn Burton (317-519-5788)
WESTFIELD CLOVERLEAVES
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet once or twice a month (traditionally the second Monday) December-August at 7:00 p.m. at the New Joy Lutheran Church (316 W 156th St.). Before each meeting, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. the club provides a themed fellowship dinner planned by the 4-H youth for all family members for a nominal fee of $2-$3 a person. Dues consist of working a 3 hour shift at the club’s Fruit Stand during the 4-H Fair. This is an established club that is experiencing new growth. New members are welcome and parental involvement is encouraged.
Map/Directions: New Joy Lutheran Church
Club Leaders:
Cheryl Armstrong (317-752-4715)
Becky Harvey (317-410-3182)
Leigh Ann Kinney (317-432-8664) Caroline Armstrong (317-670-9010)
WESTFIELD WHIZ KIDS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet on various dates (November-June) at 7:00 p.m. in the community room at Washington Woods Elementary School. Members are required to work one 2 hour shift in the corn booth during the 4-H Fair. Club members have various interests and enroll in a wide variety of projects.
Map/Directions: Washington Woods Elementary School
Club Leaders:
Margo Hoaglan (317-697-5575)
Sarah Buckner (317-379-2812)
White River Township
NEW HEIGHTS
Meeting Dates & Location:
meet at various sites in Cicero and Noblesville. Members are from several townships and range from first to ten year members. The club participates in a variety of projects and community service. Members are encouraged to work the club’s Walking Taco stand during the 4-H fair.
Club Leaders
Suzy McMahon (317-459-7359)
Angie McNew (317-626-8270)
WALNUT LASSIES & LADDIES
Meeting Dates & Location:
meet one time per month (February-July) at the Community Building/Walnut Grove. Dues are $5.00/person or $10.00/family. Members are all ages with a majority taking livestock projects.
Club Leaders:
Amy Jackson Cowan (765-623-5873)
Deanna Teal (317-509-7034)
WHITE RIVER BLUE RIBBON
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets every 2nd Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Map/Directions: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds
Club Leaders
Nikki Williams (317-984-3716)
Missi Piel (317-431-8881)
County Project Clubs
*Indicates the club meets at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Click for Map.
DOG OBEDIENCE*
Meeting Dates & Location:
This is a project/club that teaches you how to train your dog and have a lot of fun while getting to know your dog. All you need is some time, patience, and a dog. Your dog doesn't have to be pure bred or registered; we know mixed breeds make wonderful pets. The dog project's first meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Llama Barn at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. NO DOGS AT THIS MEETING! It is our organizational meeting, where we will explain the program and distribute information. Starting Tuesday, March 10th we begin training and continue every Tuesday through July 7th. At these weekly meetings, we will teach you and your dog some basic obedience commands and prepare you for a dog show held before the Hamilton County 4-H Fair. Our motto: "To make the family pet a better family member."
Club Leaders:
Lynda Arbuckle (317-773-5758)
Dawn Moos (317-213-8515)
FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLOGGERS*
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meet at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Start dates and times are still being determined for 2021. This specialty club teaches teamwork and coordination through clogging. Parents and siblings are welcome to dance with their child. There is a $3.00 donation for parents which goes toward the club’s outings, outfits, etc. Some activities include Share-the-Fun, workshops, and performances.
Club Leaders:
Amanda Morrow (317-341-2679)
Cathy Ridings (317-727-2259)
Eric Morrow (317-796-7454)
GIDDY-UP-GANG*
Meeting Dates & Location:
Focuses mainly on the Horse & Pony project. Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month (except August through January) on the 4-H Fairgrounds (meeting room varies based upon availability). Meetings are held as workshops in the Horse & Pony complex from mid-May until the county fair, and are EVERY Monday with additional days possibly added. Dues are $10.00 for the 1st member with a maximum of $20.00 per family.
Club Leaders:
Dawn Crane (317-445-4030)
Amy Landis (317-435-6227)
Susan Byer (317-374-5799)
HAREY HOPPERS*
Meeting Dates & Location:
Rabbit club meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Annex Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds. Information on rabbit care, project requirements, and preparing for Rabbit Ambassador showmanship contest is shared at the meetings. Although the rabbit project is the main interest of this club as a specialty, Harey Hoppers is a full 4-H club for many 4-H youth and other projects are also taken. There are no formal dues to be paid to the club, however, all 4-H rabbit project members are asked to sign up for work duties during the fair.
Club Leaders:
Jerry Urbanus (317-508-9183)
Jeff Harpham (317-691-4490)
Sabine Whitmer (317-508-3317)
Todd VonBlon (317-625-2469)
Dustin Newman (317-627-1382)
Liz Newman (317-902-1855)
Tom Koch (317-439-4344)
Desna Aspy (317-727-7828)
Jaime Shamo (480-250-5958)
HAMILTON COUNTY JUNIOR SHEEP ASSOCIATION
Meeting Dates & Location:
Meets monthly (September-June) at various locations determined by the club. Members may be a member of another club. Meetings are sheep topic specific, lots of hands-on or workshop format. Parents and all sheep project members are encouraged to attend.
Club Leaders:
Susan Wertz (317-691-7876)
LLAMA TREKKERS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Is a Llama club of all ages, boys and girls working together, learning large animal care, and training llamas. Llamas may be leased to show at the 4-H Fair.
Club Leaders
Marilyn Nenni (317-418-2258)
Lisa Sims (317-501-3932)
SHOOTING SPORTS
Meeting Dates & Location:
Is a club that helps develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude to properly handle and fire various types of firearms and archery gear. The following disciplines are available: Hunter Education, Archery, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun.
Shooting Sports Coordinator:
Brandon Adomatis (317-506-8867)
STERLING SPURS GANG
Meeting Dates & Location:
Club Leaders:
Kimberley Shields (317-260-6744)
