4-H Volunteers We're still looking for overnight chaperones for 4-H Round Up and 4-H Academy at Purdue University on June 10–12, 2026! These statewide events provide an incredible opportunity for youth to explore career pathways, connect with peers from across Indiana, and experience campus life. Chaperones play an important role in helping ensure a safe, … Continue reading 4-H Adult Volunteer Opportunities
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Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors in the Porter County 4-H Poultry Project may be eligible for the Russell Gluth Memorial Scholarship! Applicants can apply through the Porter County Community Foundation's website. The application deadline is May 31st. Please contact the Porter County Community Foundation if you have any questions regarding the application process.
May 15- Animal ID Information
Species Included in online animal ID: Beef (Including Dairy Feeder Steers), Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse (Including Draft & Miniature Equine), Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. Cats, Dogs, and Pigeons will submit Id form to 4-H Extension office by mail or stop by: Purdue Extension, Porter County, 155 Indiana Ave, Suite 301, Valparaiso, In 46383 Poultry- Chickens, … Continue reading May 15- Animal ID Information
Quality Livestock Care
LaPorte County is allowing Porter County youth still needing to get this requirement in to attend their next two dates of Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care. May 11th @ 6 pm June 1 @ 9 am June 1 @ 12 pm Must register in 4HOnline!
Lego Workshop- April 27
We have a workshop coming up on April 27 at 6 P.M. It will be in the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds. We have Legos to give away, so put your name in the box when you sign in. The drawing will be at the third workshop on June 15. You must attend a workshop to … Continue reading Lego Workshop- April 27
Porter County 4-H Fair Schedule
Please see attached the pre-fair and fair schedule for all 4-H activities happening this year at the Porter County Fair. Here is the 2026 Porter County 4-H Pre-Fair Schedule of Events. Consumer Clothing and Creative Writing will need to turn in their projects to the Purdue Extension - Porter County office by Thursday, July 9th. … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Fair Schedule
4-H Invention Convention Club
Join us for the Lake County 4-H Invention Convention Club! Youth in grades 3–12 will explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship as they research, design, build, and pitch an original invention to solve a real-world problem. The program wraps up with a chance to showcase projects at the Lake County Fair! Every Monday in June (5 … Continue reading 4-H Invention Convention Club
4-H Summer Camp
Did You Know? 4-H Summer Camp isn’t just fun… it’s a confidence booster, memory maker, and independence builder all wrapped into one epic June 9–11 adventure! Campers in grades 3–6 will experience: New friendships Outdoor exploration Hands-on activities Classic camp traditions All at Camp Tannadoonah in Vandalia, Michigan! Open to 4-H members in Lake, LaPorte, … Continue reading 4-H Summer Camp
Barbecue Workshop
Saturday, June 6 from 3 to 6 PM I will be having a barbecue workshop at my house which is 15 S. 100 W., Valparaiso, IN 46385. People wishing to participate can bring grills and items to grill or just items to grill and they can use grills that we will have available. We will … Continue reading Barbecue Workshop
Veterinary Science Workshops
Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 2 PM Emily Lundstrom and I will be doing a veterinary science workshop focused on small animal medicine at Porter County Pet Clinic 1699 W. Northland Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46385 Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 2 PM. We will be doing a veterinary science workshop focused on Horses/equine … Continue reading Veterinary Science Workshops
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