Purdue Extension Service
Purdue Extension Service
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Vanderburgh County 4-H/Youth Program
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FORMS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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What is 4-H?
4-H is the only federally authorized youth serving organization. It is also the largest youth serving organization in the country. It is a volunteer-led organization that reaches youth through a variety of programs in both rural and urban settings. 4-H provides fun, educational opportunities at the local, state, national, and international levels. 4-H programs are hands-on, age-appropriate, and university-based. 4-H helps youth improve their self-confidence; learn subject matter; and develop important skills including leadership, citizenship, communication, and decision making that can be applied over a lifetime. For older teens, 4-H also offers opportunities to develop and test their leadership skills as 4-H volunteers and working with youth. For adults, 4-H offers opportunities for training in a variety of areas including youth development, instruction, and more. In Indiana, 4-H is part of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, and Nationally, it is part of the Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Local leadership is provided by 4-H Youth Extension Educators and trained volunteers. The program is supported financially by county, state, and federal tax dollars.
Are you new to 4-H? Maybe you're just new to Vanderburgh County? Check out
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Welcome to 4-H Guide and learn more about our 4-H program.
Vanderburgh County 4-H Clubs: Want to find the closest 4-H club to join? Click here for contact information. Click here for more information about the Vanderburgh County Mini 4-H program!
4-H Projects: All of the projects that are currently offered in the Vanderburgh County 4-H programs are listed here.
LINK: Find the last several issues of the Link, the official newsletter of Vanderburgh County 4-H.
Project Resources: Find record sheets, manuals, skills sheets, etc. for most projects. Volunteer/Club Resources: Find sample by-laws, club ceremony scripts, volunteer training materials, and much more!
2009 Calendar: Find out about upcoming activities of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Program and individual clubs!
2009 4-H Handbook: The rules and regulations for 4H project entries for the Vanderburgh County Fair. This file is in PDF format; you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to open and read this file! Warning: the handbook file is over 2 megabytes of data; expect a significant amount of time to download.
Bicycle: This is a PDF file of the 2009 Bicycle requirements. These requirements are completely different that what is listed in the 2009 Handbook. These are the correct requirements.
Corrections: Check here for the most recent list of updated phone numbers/email addresses/additions and corrections.
SPECIAL EVENTS/OFFERS: Check out the newest special events and offers available to 4-H members.
4-H On the Cheap! Check out this publication created by the Area 5 Economic Issues Team to learn about ways to complete your 4-H projects without breaking the bank!
School Enrichment Programs: If you think 4-H is just cows, pigs, and the County Fair, think again! Click this link to see all the exciting programs available for youth today! Suitable for schools as well as 4-H clubs. (This is also known as "The Red Book".)
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Ag Days: 4th grade students from Vanderburgh County learn about where their food and fiber comes from.
Vanderburgh County Fair: Anything you want to know about our county fair can be found here!
Children and Terrorism: Purdue specialists have put together information on children's reactions to wars and disasters. This information may help you get your child through these difficult times.
For more information about 4-H or other youth programs, contact Randy Brown at 812-435-5287 or browngr@purdue.edu