Boone County 4-H
4-H Youth development
4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth, 540,000 adult volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni; 4-H delivers research-based programming around positive youth development.
What are 4-H Projects?
Members have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands on activities. We refer to these as projects. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a manual that guides the youth through the learning process as well as a set of guidelines that helps them meet the project requirements. We provide adult volunteers and staff who are knowledgeable on that particular subject who will often times provide workshops to allow the youth to learn about that topic in a social environment. Each project has age appropriate levels-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at a local county fair in order to show the community what they have learned.
4-H CalendarContinue scrolling down for other important information.
Boone County Mini 4-H: Grades K-2
Mini 4-H is a free program for all K - 2nd graders in Boone County. The Mini 4-H program is geared towards activity based learning. Curriculum is based on the age appropriate research and involved cooperative, experiential, and noncompetitive activities. Mini 4-H'ers have the opportunity to attend club meetings with other youth their age and participate in select projects, .
*Mini 4-H members can enroll and exhibit 2 non-animal projects and as many animal projects as they want each year.
2027 Mini 4-H Meeting Dates
All Mini 4-H meetings will be held from 6-7pm in the Farm Bureau Inc. Community Building on the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. 1300 E 100 S Lebanon, IN.Wednesday, March 3rd- Welcome to Mini 4-H & LEGOS acitivity
Wednesday, April 7th- Electric & Cookie Decorating Activities
Wednesday, May 5th- Woodworking & Foods Activities
Wednesday, June 9th- Arts & Crafts Activitiy & Mini 4-H Graduation for 2nd Graders
Mini 4-H Project Information
Boone County 4-H Clubs
Learn about the different clubs that you can join and where they will have their monthly meetings. You can join any club you wish, it doesn't have to be the one closest to your home. Every 4-Her has the opportunity to join a club and they will provide all your informational needs and be able to answer any questions about general 4-HClub Information Boone County Clubs
4-H Trips and Scholarships
2027 4-H Scholarship Information Coming Soon!
2027 Boone County 4-H Scholarships Application - Coming soon! *11 county scholarships are offered!
2027 State 4-H Scholarships Summary- Coming soon!
Accomplishment Resume Scholarship
Senior Year 4-H Scholarship
Horticulture 4-H Scholarship-
2025 Scholarships and Trips Presentation
4-H Trips and Opportunities
Guide to State 4-H Trips
Scholarships and Trips Presentation
Boone County Volunteer Resources
Volunteers are a key part of our program and we greatly appreciate them. Contact the office today to learn how to become a volunteer and the yearly process to be better able to teach our youth.
Boone County 4-H Boosters
Without the help of our Booster Club we would not be able to do what we do here in 4-H. Our generous community really steps it up to provide awards, trips and much more so our youth here in Boone County have a great 4-H experience.Boone County 4-H Camp
4-H Camp program develops leadership and responsibility skills for teen counselors, while providing a safe and fun opportunity for the campers through activities, which allow them to gain knowledge and develop social skills while meeting new friends.Boone County 4-H Trips
Boone County 4-H offers a lot of wonderful education; trips that 4-H members can attend throughout the year. Many trips are at a reduced cost because of the gracious community that donates to the 4-H Booster Club. Applications are taken in the Fall, September 15th and in the Winter, February 15th.4-H Harlos Grant
The Boone County 4-H Harlos Grant Committee accepts applications for funding three times each year. All applications are due via email by 11:59pm on the date listed. The application period will open on the 1stday of the month: March, June and September.
2027 Harlos Grant Info Coming Soon
4-H Harlos Grant Application 2026