Mini 4-H

We are excited that you are interested in Mini 4-H. This is a free program for all K - 2nd graders in Hamilton 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 (virtual or in person) club meetings with other youth their age, participate in a project and attend camp. View Mini 4-H Project options here.

Mini 4-H Club Meetings are at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, Exhibition Center (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) the following dates for 2026:

Jan 15, February 12, March 12, April 16, May 7, June 4

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS:

Mini Arts & Crafts, Bugs, Collections, Foods, Sewing, Space, & Trees - Purdue Extension Office, 317-776-0854, bohde@purdue.edu
Mini Clogging - Amanda Morrow, 317-341-2679, themorrows9799@att.net
Mini Horse & Pony - Elizabeth Fouch, 608-290-2225, qjumperh@aol.com
Mini Llama - Marilyn Nenni, 317-418-2258, llamas@shagbarkridge.com, Kitty Bishop, 317-645-3204, nursekitty2001@hotmail.com
EXHIBIT CHECK-IN: Wednesday, July 15, 5-6:30 PM
JUDGING: Wednesday, July 15, 6:30-8 PM, Open judging
RELEASE: Tuesday, July 21, 8-10 AM and 4-6 PM

Hear from Kathleen Bohde, Hamilton County 4-H Educator on what Mini 4-H is and what it looks like in Hamilton County.