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!

4-H Flyer
Franklin County 4-H Program

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 Newsletter

2024-25 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 PDF

The POULT Program

This content is for educators who would like access to The POULT Program Curriculum. Contact Elizabeth for more information!

The POULT Program