Indiana 4-H invites 4-H Volunteers and all 7th-12th grade 4-H members to the 2021 Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit on Saturday, October 23rd. The Summit will be held at the 502 East Event Centre in Carmel, IN. The event begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. Valpo time), followed by the program at 9:00 … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit
Category: Junior Leaders
End of Summer Celebration – August 28th
Let’s celebrate! It sure was great to get together again for MORE FUN IN 2021, let’s keep that fun going. The Porter County 4-H Council invites you to join us for an open house celebration for the entire 4-H community on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds! … Continue reading End of Summer Celebration – August 28th
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
Porter County 4-H Buddies Program
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
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
Porter County 4-H Hub 