January 15 is our target date for enrollment, but we will not deprive any young person the opportunity to participate in 4-H if they do not complete their enrollment by the 15th, so don’t worry about a thing! We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2021/09/30/4-h-enrollment-opens-soon/. (Further, our … Continue reading Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers – SATURDAY – January 15th
Category: 4-H Resources
2022 4-H Buddies Program
Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? The Junior Leaders' 4-H Buddies Program is back with bigger plans for 2022! We will pair knowledgeable 4-Hers with 4-Hers of all age levels who could use some assistance navigating the often-confusing world of 4-H and the Porter County … Continue reading 2022 4-H Buddies Program
Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
Dear Junior Leaders: Thanks to all who helped out around the fair this year. Your volunteerism truly made a difference to 4-H members, families, volunteers, and staff!! And I commend you on all the hard work you put into fair time… doing your exhibits, helping others, and being a spokesperson for 4-H when interacting with … Continue reading Jr. Leader Update – Portfolio Deadline
2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
**Bookmark this page. More information may be added as fair season unfolds.** Looking for non-4-H fair information? Go to https://www.portercountyfair.com. More 4-H Fun in 2021!Following are all the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had! Your Porter County 4-H staff is here to help make your fair experience as smooth as possible. After … Continue reading 2021 Porter County Fair 4-H Info
Posters Available for Projects
We now have white posters (22" X 28") available for purchase in our office. This is the size needed for 4-H poster projects. We have the sleeve (covering) for the poster also. The black poster and sleeve is also available for Photography members. The current prices are listed below. We can only accept cash or … Continue reading Posters Available for Projects
4-H Calendar of Events
County 4-H Handbook Now Available
The 2021 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at http://bit.ly/PorterCo4HHandbook. The handbook is filled with important information about our 4-H program and everything you need to know to prepare to exhibit at the Porter County Fair! In addition to your project's general rules and exhibit guidelines, be sure … Continue reading County 4-H Handbook Now Available
Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Announcing a partnership between Indiana 4-H and Purdue Online! Starting now, any youth in grades 7-12 (and in any state!) can participate in the Advanced Electric Online course geared specifically to teach youth advanced electric skills in an interactive, virtual format. 4-H members in Level 5 Electric are also highly encouraged to enroll! This course … Continue reading Purdue Online Non-credit Course Opportunity for Youth
Lego time is here!
We have three workshops scheduled which will be held in the Buggy Wheel Pavilion at the fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 2. Masks and social distancing are required. Dates are May 17 Monday at 7 P.M….. June 12 Saturday at 10 A.M….. and June 21 Monday at 7 P.M. We received a large donation of Lego and … Continue reading Lego time is here!
4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
Our staff will host a minimal-contact pick-up event for project manuals/resources* on February 23rd from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (main parking lot). RSVPs by time slots are required to ensure safe social distancing and to help us prepare. If you do not RSVP, your materials will not be present at this … Continue reading 4-H Manual Pick-Up Event – RSVP Required
Porter County 4-H Hub 