Welcome to the colorful (or black and white) world of 4-H Photography! To prepare for the Photo Shoots scheduled for June, a PowerPoint slide show is attached (in pdf format). It contains information about the project and also some of the basic skills of Photography. Also attached is the schedule for the June Photo Shoots. … Continue reading Photography Project
Category: Non-Animal Projects
4-H STEM Engineering Opportunity (5th grade and up)
Consider taking the Model Bridge Project to have fun MAKING and then BREAKING a bridge and learning about ENGINEERING while you do it. At the workshop we build the bridge so you are then “ready for fair.” REQUIRED FOR WORKSHOP: Get a “bridge kit” at the 4-H Office and BRING IT to the workshop. ALSO … Continue reading 4-H STEM Engineering Opportunity (5th grade and up)
4-H Photography Project
New to 4-H Photography? Check out the website for a few photo tips and sample photos. https://sites.google.com/site/4hphotographyproject/ At least seven Photo Shoots will be scheduled during the month of June. Start your project now by taking photos during Spring Break. Mrs. Hewlett Superintendent
Lego Project
Workshops this year will be on Monday April 25 at 7 p.m. Monday May 23 at 7p.m. Saturday June 25 at 10 a.m. All workshops will be in the 4-H building at the Porter County Fairgrounds. This year we will have Lego bricks for you to play/experiment with at the workshops. You will be required … Continue reading Lego Project
Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
4-H challenges youth to submit their best shot This latest photography challenge, sponsored by Minnesota 4-H, is open to youth across the Midwest. Youth are encouraged to use their photography skills and creativity to capture their best shot. Youth as young as kindergarten are welcome to join the challenge. This is a great first experience … Continue reading Multi-State 4-H Photography Contest
National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
4-H members are encouraged to participate in the National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest sponsored by the Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees. This year's topic is "Transportation: Minimizing Stress on Bees While Getting Them Where They Need to Be." Each state can submit one entry to the national competition. Indiana entries are due to … Continue reading National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
2022 Indiana State Make It With Wool Contest – July 31; Deadline for Entry – July 1 As you plan for your sewing, fashion revue, and needlecraft projects this year, please consider sewing, knitting, or crocheting with wool fabrics or yarns and enter your 4-H exhibit in the Indiana Make It With Wool (MIWW) contest. This … Continue reading Indiana Make It With Wool Contest
Shooting Sports Workshop
There will be 2 call out / safety workshops for Shooting Sports. One on March 14th and the second on March 31st. Each workshop will start at 6 PM located at 105 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN. We have a SignUp for you to select the day you will be attending. Please sign up for only one of the workshop … Continue reading Shooting Sports Workshop
COVID Protocol Updates
Updated February 2022 Protocols for Porter County 4-H meetings, workshops, activities, and events are developed by reviewing current State of Indiana, Porter County, and Purdue University guidance. In alignment with Porter County government guidelines, as of February 14th masks are optional for Porter County 4-H programs held in county-owned buildings. Other venues used by 4-H … Continue reading COVID Protocol Updates
2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
The 2022 edition of the Porter County Handbook is now available as a downloadable PDF document at https://bit.ly/2022PorterCo4HHandbook. It's imperative that you get rid of all old editions of the handbook, as there have been numerous changes this year. All 4-H project areas that have State Fair eligibility have been updated by the Indiana 4-H Program. … Continue reading 2022 Porter Co. 4-H Handbook Now Available
Porter County 4-H Hub 