Would you like to be paired with a 4-H mentor? Would you like to be a 4-H mentor? Our Junior Leaders are launching the Porter County 4-H Buddies Program, which 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 Porter County 4-H Buddies Program
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Porter County 4-H Junior Leader Update
May Meeting – Monday, May 17th, 6:00 pm Mark your calendars for a meeting at the Expo Center’s Patio Room (and via Zoom - https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93223616627) on Monday, May 17th. We’ll have a guest speaker from the Porter County Tobacco Coalition to talk to our group about the dangers of vaping. Bring a friend along to … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Junior Leader Update
Work at the Indiana State Fair!
Youth age 14 through college age may submit an application to be considered for seasonal employment working in the 4-H Education Complex as ambassadors for Indiana 4-H and Indiana State Fair. On-site housing is available. More information and application is available at https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/State-Fair-Exhibit-Hall-Worker.aspx.
Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
Attention 4-H Club Leaders & Members: Promote 4-H and educate the public with this opportunity for 4-H Clubs to conduct hands-on learning activities related to a 4-H project with guests in a make-it and take-it style education station. Please download the application below for more information on how to apply to present an education station … Continue reading Member/Club Opportunity: State Fair 4-H Education Stations
Teens & Vaping Presentation
All Porter County 4-H 7th-12th graders are invited to the May 17th 4-H Jr. Leader meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Expo Center. We'll have a guest speaker from the Porter County Tobacco Coalition to talk to our group about the dangers of vaping. Bring a friend and join us for snacks, door prizes, and … Continue reading Teens & Vaping Presentation
Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
The Porter County Library is inviting 4-Hers to showcase their animals as part of the summer reading program that is all about animals! We’ve been invited to the Portage Branch Library at 2:00 on Tuesday, June 22nd and the South Haven Branch on Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:00. Here’s what I need: An adult or … Continue reading Library Summer Programs – Animal Showcase
All-New Elite Opportunity! Indiana 4-H Ambassador Program
This is an all-new prestigious statewide leadership opportunity for 4-Hers in grades 8-11, that would look great in your Jr. Leader portfolio, and on future applications and resumes for various awards and positions outside of 4-H! I hope many of you will apply, as we would love to see Porter County represented among the first-ever … Continue reading All-New Elite Opportunity! Indiana 4-H Ambassador Program
Join the Indiana 4-H Road Show
This year, the usual 4-H overnight experiences like 4-H Academy and 4-H Round-Up will not be held in their usual format. Instead, Indiana 4-H is going on the road for 18 different one-day experiences hosted throughout the state. Locally, we will host “Community Change Starts with Me” on Wednesday, June 23rd and “Grilled Pizza Garden … Continue reading Join the Indiana 4-H Road Show
April Junior Leader Update
Porter County 4-H Junior Leader Update - April 27th, 2021 National Opportunity – Response needed by THIS THURSDSAY! Junior Leaders who participate in a national activity can be eligible to earn their JL jacket! So check this one out… Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF). This year’s CWF conference will be delivered in a five-week virtual format, … Continue reading April Junior Leader Update
County 4-H Scholarships for Class of 2021
The 2021 Porter County 4-H Scholarship application has been emailed to seniors (and is also available for download below) and is due electronically by April 23rd. Completed applications will be submitted online, recommenders will email their recommendations, and you will schedule your interview time online. You will have your choice of an in-person or Zoom … Continue reading County 4-H Scholarships for Class of 2021
