Check out the 4-H Brochure, 2021 Program Book, and New Member Guide documents below to learn more about 4-H and all that we have to offer.
The 4-H Record of Achievement is one of the most important forms you will ever complete while in 4-H. The Achievement Record is the official end of...
We are so proud of all the Vanderburgh County 4-H members that participated in the 2020 virtual fair! Check out the videos of all their hard work...
Guidance from local, state, and national leaders is ever-changing in an ongoing effort to keep us safe and healthy. The Vanderburgh County...
Do you have a special talent or hobby that involves out-of-the-box thinking? Examples include, but are not limited to; web design, sign language,...
All adults working with children through the Vanderburgh 4-H Program are required to go through an application, background check, and approval...
The purpose of this project is to motivate and interest young people in preserving items of our early American past. This is done by preserving...
In the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program, we offer a few avenues to learn and build skills on communications with others. The following verbal...
4-H Consumer Clothing educational materials are designed to teach clothing selection, wardrobe planning, care of clothing, and personal grooming....
Learn how to compare and purchase various household products in this project. Research various companies and models of the product you are...
Learn more about corn, it's pests, and how to grow and harvest corn safely and profitably. In addition, you will learn how it is used in food...
Tired of making the same old cakes and cookies from a box? Be creative and use a box mis with other ingredients to make a new and exciting...
If you enjoy putting your thoughts down on paper, this is the project for you. There are categories for both prose and poetry. Check the 4-H...
The 4-H Electricity project provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race. This...
There are more kinds of insects than all other organisms combined. They live on the earth's surfact, in the soil, and in water. Insects live...
Learn how to build a fire, types of outdoor cookery, and how to use them, recipes, how to tie knots, how to find directions, outdoor manners, and...
Learn how to prevent fires in a variety of situations. Inspect your home and the homes of friends and family for fire hazards. Create a poster or...
Flowers are a part of nearly everyone's life. This project will help you learn how to grow, care for, and identify flowers and other...
This project provides youth with the opportunity gain knowledge and understanding of forages. This is accomplished by testing your soil to...
The Forestry project will help you learn how to identify trees, uses of trees, and the importance of our woodlands. A knowledge of trees and...
Vegetables fresh from the garden taste delicious. You too can raise fresh vegetables in your own garden. Planning a garden, garden safety, garden...
The Genealogy project's educational materials guide youth with 'how to' information on documenting ones heritage through ancestral...
This project introduces youth to a fascinating hobby of 'rock hunting.' Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and...
This project allows your creative juices to flow as your use your imagination to create wrapped packages of all shapes, sizes, and...
This project will help youth develop an understanding of and an appreciation for an individual's responsibilities as a citizen of his...
Are you healthy? Find out about good health and how to achieve it in this project. Emphasis is put on personal health, family health, physical...
Your home is where you live. This project shows you ways to care for parts of your home nad how to make living areas more enjoyable. Learn about...
Llama wool can be used to create a variety of items. Use your creativity to create something for yourself or as a gift in this fun...
Learn how to make a variety of products in the microwave, from simple snacks to complete meals and desserts. This project will teach you how to use...
The 4-H Pet educational program and related activities provide youth a fun and hands-on learning experience directly related to animal care,...
In this project, learn about the basic elements of photography and practice those skills as your develop your exhibits. Learn all about your...
The Plant Science project introduces youth to the world of plants and soils through fun hands-on experiences. You can learn about the different...
Learn more about what to recycle, where to recycle, and how to recycle. Use your skills to create an item our of recycled materials or teach those...
Check out Purdue Extension - Vanderburgh County's Annual Reports to learn more about the programs offered and the effect those programs have...
The 4-H Wood Science program provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items. The Wood Science...
The 4-H Wood Science program provides youth with educational information about wood and how it can be used to construct items. The Wood Science...
Youth will learn basic information about weather, including what causes variations in weather and why we have different seasons and climates on the...
The 4-H Veterinary Science project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that helps them learn more about the veterinary science...
This project assists youth in gaining a greater knowledge about tractors. The Tractor Club meets and discusses safety procedures, parts of a...
Everyone loves strawberries! In this project, youth learn how to prepare land, plant, fertilize, and maintain strawberry plants for small-scale or...
If you like sports, this project will be a good fit for you. Investigate the latest in uniforms and equipment, team strategy, and individual...
Fishing can be a hobby and a source of study for your entire lifetime. The 4-H Sport Fishing project will introduce you to fish, fishing, aquatic...
Expand your knowledge about how to grow a productive crop. Areas discussed include varities, weed and garlic control, diseases, fertilizer use,...
This project is designed to help youth learn about the soybean plant - its history, seeds, plant parts, varieties, planting, fertilizing, and...
The Soil & Water Conservation project teaches youth about soil, water, and environmental stewardship. Learn about soil and water quality, how...
Do you enjoy messing around with and repairing engines? This project will teach you the difference between two-cycle and four-cycle engines,...
Topics in this project include archery, blackpowder, shotgun, hunting and wildlife, rifle, and pistol. Each discipline teaches safety,...
Pictures - they're worth a thousand words; yet for all their importance, many pictures are not taken care of properly. Learn how to turn your...
Safety in everyday life is extremely important. This project has three goals: identification of hazards and learning how to correct those hazards,...
This project introduces science, math, engineering, and technology skills while at the same time teaching life skills. You will learn about what a...