Franklin County 4-H Youth Development
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.
4-H is delivered through America's 109 land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension Service—reaching every corner of our nation. In Indiana, 4-H can be found in all 92 counties as delivered through Purdue Extension. Community clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special programs are all ways youth across Indiana can be involved with the 4-H program.
Contact Elizabeth Boyd, the 4-H Youth Development Educator with any questions or program suggestions at 765-647-3511 or at esimmer@purdue.edu
Contact
Elizabeth Boyd, 4-H Youth Development Educator
esimmer@purdue.edu
Franklin County Extension Office:
1010 Franklin Ave, Room 214 Brookville, IN 47012
765-647-3511
Join Franklin County 4-H!
Join Franklin County 4-H!
Interested in learning more about 4-H? Contact the Purdue Extension Franklin County Office at (765) 647-3511 to learn more!
Franklin County 4-H Monthly Newsletters
Each month, the Extension Office will send a newsletter with important reminders to 4-H members and volunteers. You can find this month's newsletter here.
September 2025 Franklin County 4-H Newsletter2024-25 Franklin County 4-H Handbook
Review the handbook to learn more about 4-H and the requirements for fair, livestock, etc. The handbook is subject to change. All statewide 4-H policies can be found at the state 4-H website.
Handbook PDFThe POULT Program
This content is for educators who would like access to The POULT Program Curriculum. Contact Elizabeth for more information!
The POULT Program