Adulting can be hard, but Purdue Extension and Indiana 4-H are here to help! We are pleased to announce the Life Lessons Program for 2023. This program is open to youth currently in grades 9-12. This virtual, 8-week series of lessons will focus on topics that will have positive effects on youth as they grow … Continue reading Life Lessons – virtual series
Statewide 4-H Photography Spark Club
Greetings Indiana 4-Her’s! We are excited to present a hybrid 4-H Photography Spark Club! Open to grades 3-12. Monthly Virtual Workshops – Jan 18/Feb 15/Mar 15/April 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. eastern Learn all about photography tips and tricks from experts! On the third Wednesday from January to April join us for virtual photography lessons ranging … Continue reading Statewide 4-H Photography Spark Club
First 4-H Council Meeting of 2023
The 4-H Council will meet on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in Room 102A at the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN. Club leaders- Your help is appreciated by making sure your club representatives are aware of this meeting so we have a complete team depicted … Continue reading First 4-H Council Meeting of 2023
Beef & Dairy Finished Steers Weigh-In Day- February 25
Mark your calendars for February 25th at the Porter County Fairgrounds for Weigh-In Day for the Beef project members. Dairy Finished Steers will weigh in after Beef. Check back for exact times.
Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
Please join us for the Fourth Annual Ice Skating Party on Sunday, January 8th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the Urschel Pavilion skating rink in downtown Valparaiso. Invite your friends who you think might be interested in joining 4-H to come and learn more. Porter County 4-H enrollment is open through January 15th, so … Continue reading Enrollment Bash Ice Skating Party
Broadband Accessibility Mapping
Your help is needed to improve internet access across Indiana! A Federal Government program will invest 42.45 billion dollars to improve broadband internet access according to the National Broadband Map. The accuracy of the map will determine how much funding Indiana receives to improve broadband internet access. Please follow the steps linked below before January … Continue reading Broadband Accessibility Mapping
Project Superintendent Openings
Do you have a passion to help 4-H children? We have the following openings for our 4-H projects. Computers Scrapbooking Woodworking You can check out the Handbook here to see what is involved with these projects. Many superintendents have workshops to teach skills needed to complete the project. You would be the contact person for … Continue reading Project Superintendent Openings
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
4-H Junior Leader Update
Meeting Night for 2022-23 - First Tuesdays - New Members Always Welcome! Our regular business meetings are the FIRST TUESDAY of each month at 6:00 p.m. unless announced otherwise... Please mark your calendar now for the following dates. Please adjust your work, etc. schedules accordingly: December 6, 2022 January - NO MEETING February 7, 2023 … Continue reading 4-H Junior Leader Update
Porter County 4-H Hub 