What is 4-H?
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 Jay County, 4-H can be found throughout the county in the form of community clubs, after school programs, school enrichment, camps/workshops, and special interest programs. Contact us at 260-726-4707 to learn more.
Meet the Educator
Allison Keen
Thank you for visiting the Jay County Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development website! My name is Allison Keen, and I started at Jay County Purdue Extension in February 2018. My role as the 4-H Youth Development Educator is to provide leadership and overall coordination to the Jay County 4-H program. With over 15 years experience working with youth, my goal is to create access to positive youth development opportunities for all youth in Jay County.
To reach me for questions, suggestions, ideas, and more, email me at keen12@purdue.edu or call the office at 260-726-4707. Feel free to stop in to the office and introduce yourself. I look forward to serving you!
STEM, Healthy Living, and More!
STEM, Healthy Living, and More!
Jay County 4-H offers a wide variety of ways for youth, families, and the community to participate in ways that meet them where they are and in ways that meet their interests!
JAY COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
Click on your club below to see meeting dates, times, and locations.
Meeting Dates: Every Wednesday and Friday
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: March 2, April 6, May 4, and June
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: West Jay Community Center, 125 Hoover St, Dunkirk, IN 47336
Meeting Dates: March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, September 9, October 14, and November 11
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Bricker Auction House, 414 N. Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Bryant Redeemer Church, 201 N. Main St, Bryant, IN 47326
Meeting Dates: March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 17
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Jay County Purdue Extension, 126 N. Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: March 2, April 6, May 4, and June 1
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Salamonia School House, 5844 E. North St, Salamonia, IN 47381
Meeting Dates: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, and July 20
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Pennville Community Center, 210 S. Union St, Pennville, IN 47369
Meeting Dates: March 17, April 21, May 19, June 8
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: March 17, April 14, May 19, June 9
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Redkey Church of the Nazarene, 801 W. High St, Redkey, IN 47373
Sign up Date: April 7 from 5-7 pm at Bricker Auction House
Meeting Dates: April 20, 21, 27, and 28, May 4, 5 at the range, May 11, 12, 18, 19, and June 1, and 2 at the Jay County Conservation CLub
Meeting Dates: March 26, April 30, May 28, and June 18
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371
Meeting Dates: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 11
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Trinity Church, 7321 IN-67, Bryant, IN 47326
Meeting Dates: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Bob Schmit Memorial Exhibition Hall at Jay County Fairgrounds, 806 E. Votaw St, Portland, IN 47371