Join the Junior Leaders on Sunday April 16th at 11 AM at the Indiana Dunes for a beach clean up day! We will meet at the Nature Center inside the park, in order to get in, you just state your name and 4-H beach clean up at the gate. The required volunteer forms need to … Continue reading Beach Clean Up
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Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
A note from our 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator... Dear Porter County 4-H Community: It’s with mixed emotions that I share that on February 12th I will celebrate 20 years with Purdue Extension as the Porter County 4-H Educator... and my final day with Purdue Extension will be on February 17th. This has not been … Continue reading Saying farewell after 20 wonderful years
2023 Buddy 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 2023! 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 2023 Buddy Program
Annual Enrollment Target Date for Members & Volunteers is January 15th
January 15 is our target date for enrollment. We want to reach as many youth in our community as possible! Spread the word about 4-H and get someone new to join with you. For enrollment information, go to https://portercounty4h.org/2022/09/29/4-h-enrollment-opens-october-1st/
Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Opportunities for 10th-12th graders and Class of 2022 Grads! The Indiana 4-H Foundation and Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually award more than $125,000 in scholarships to 4-H members in recognition of their achievements and life skills development from their participation in 4-H. Applications are due by January 25th and submitted through 4HOnline. Members must … Continue reading Indiana 4-H Scholarships
Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
September 30th: Your annual volunteer enrollment expires. You are no longer permitted to work with 4-H youth members. October 1st: 4-H enrollment opens for the 2022-23 program year. You must complete your annual re-enrollment and training process in its entirety before participating as a 4-H volunteer for the 4-H program year. October 31st: Target enrollment … Continue reading Annual Enrollment of 4-H Volunteers
2022 Holiday Wreath Sale
Here the forms for the 2022 4-H Holiday Wreath fundraiser. Hard copies will also be available at the Extension office, through your club leader, or by contacting Amber O’Rourke, PC4HWreathFundraiser@gmail.com. 2022 Wreath Information Sheets If you decide to Direct Mail an order, you must obtain a hard copy of the special order form to do … Continue reading 2022 Holiday Wreath Sale
2022-23 4-H Council Information
The Porter County 4-H Council is a group of local volunteers who help support our county 4-H program. The Council provides input, financial support, marketing, and recognition to our program. The 4-H Council is composed of adult and youth representatives from each of our community 4-H clubs. The Council also has a limited number of … Continue reading 2022-23 4-H Council Information
End of Summer Bash
Calling all 4-Hers- Come wrap up this 4-H year and have some fun! Please join us on Saturday, August 20 at the 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds from 5:00-8:00 PM. Bring your family and enjoy pizza, ice cream, and games courtesy of 4-H Council. 5:00 Pizza5:30 Day Dreams & Ice Cream Inc.6:00 Dance … Continue reading End of Summer Bash
News from the Office
New Expanded Role for 4-H Extension Educator Joan Dear Porter County 4-H families, I have recently accepted an opportunity to expand my role with Purdue Extension. I will be spending one day per week in the Purdue Extension – LaPorte County office. The LaPorte County 4-H Program is going through a transitional phase and I … Continue reading News from the Office
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