Johnson County 4-H Club Information

Meeting/Location:  Robards Farm at 6 pm

2026 Meeting Dates:  February 2, March 2, April 6, May 11, June 29

Club Leaders:

• Melinda Plummer  317-508-8046
• Kim Robards  317-509-2766
• Sarah Caldwell   317-753-5407

Our club helps youth and families discover the many opportunities of 4-H. With no single focus, members can explore projects that fit their passions while learning new skills, serving their community, and growing together.

Meeting/Location:  Mt. Auburn Church, 3100 W Stones Crossing Rd, Greenwood, Third Thursday at 7 pm

2026 Meeting Dates:  January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

Club Leaders:

• Sarah & Aaron Riddle 317-201-2797

The Hoosier Hotshots 4-H Club is all about hands-on creativity and community spirit. Our members explore a wide range of projects—from foods and sewing to arts, crafts, and photography—guided by leaders who judge at county fairs and the Indiana State Fair. We host workshops throughout the year to help you master new skills and prepare award-winning projects. Beyond the fairgrounds, we make a difference through meaningful service projects like collecting pajamas for foster children and assembling Birthday Boxes for local families in need.

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm

2026 Meeting Dates - January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19,  Friday June 19

Club Leaders:

• Barb Dunn  317-902-0015
• Karen Biehle  317-443-7400
• Brenda Briggs  317-441-4403
• Danielle Burris  317-696-3179
• Michelle Burris  317-696-3175
• Annette Snyder  317-412-0664
• Kierstin Larson  317-650-0343
• Robin Bernier  317-412-0484

Meeting/Location:  St. Francis & Clare

Meeting Dates:  Please contact a leader for dates and times

Club Leaders:

• Isabel Hawkins  317-627-6320
• Dawn Back  317-416-3720

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall at the fairgrounds on the fourth Tuesday of the month January - June at 7 pm, officers meet at 6:30 pm.

2025 Meeting Dates:  February 25, March 25 , April 22 (Meeting in Ed Room of Extension Office), May 27 and June 17.

Club Leaders: 

• Glenn Faris  317-412-3984
• Bonnie Thompson  317-459-0538
• Felicity Faris 

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall on the fairgrounds on the second Monday of February - June at 7 pm.

2026 Meeting Dates - February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8 & June 29 (This Meeting at Extension Office) 

Club Leaders:

• Kim Roberts  317-850-3060
• Amy Spurgeon  317-405-7349
• Levi Spurgeon  765-318-8925

Meeting Location:  Union Christian Church at 7 pm

Meeting Dates:  Please contact a leader for additional meeting dates

Club Leaders:

• Charlie & Becky Canary  317-736-6874
• Amanda Canary  317-403-9306

Welcome to a 4-H club where kids don’t just grow… they lead! Our member-driven crew jumps into fun, hands-on community service, builds real-world skills, and learns from awesome guest speakers and workshops all year long. From organizing events to sparking big ideas, our youth take the lead, and grow into confident, capable leaders along the way. It’s leadership, learning, and a whole lot of fun all in one place! Join us for an exciting year of learning by doing!

Meeting/Location:  TBD but usually at Amity Fire Station

Request one adult attend with members ages 12 & younger.

Club Leaders:

• Diana Henderson  317-474-0706
• Dave Henderson  317-413-4366

Meeting/Location:  Please contact a leader for dates, times & location

Club Leaders:  

• Roxane Chadwell  317-294-0952

Meeting Location: Shiloh Community Church at 6:30 pm

Meeting Dates 2026:  Please contact a leader for dates

Club Leaders:

• Phyllis Kasting  317-736-9542
• Amy Thompson  317-752-9345

Meeting/Location:  Hopewell Presbyterian Church 7 pm.

Meeting Dates for 2025:   

Club Leaders:

• Angela Grant  317-412-1072
• Emily Stewart  317-695-4724
• Codi Morrison  317-752-0825

Meeting/Location:  Please contact a leader for dates & times

Club Leaders:

• Nancy, Delbert & Katie Teeters  317-878-4594

Welcome to the Nineveh Clover Rovers!
Serving the Indian Creek school area for nearly 40 years, our club is proud to be a kid-led 4-H community where learning and leadership grow side by side.

We focus on teaching kids how to prepare, execute, and participate in meetings while building confidence, teamwork, and responsibility. Most importantly, we make sure they have fun while learning and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Come be part of something special—where kids lead, learn, and thrive.

Meeting/Location:  Nineveh Christian Church basement on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm from January to July.

Meeting Dates for 2026 are January 8 , February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14 & June 11.

Club Leaders:

• Angel Barger  317-294-7763
• Sandy Adams  317-412-4763
• Stacey Hogue  317-694-2019

We are club with members of all ages and interests, so there is almost always someone to connect with for project input. We have a speaker, craft or service activity at every meeting and love being a part of the fair parade. We would love to have you join us!

Meeting/Location:  Rocklane Christian Church third Tuesday evening of the month 6:30 - 7:30 pm.  Room 101/103 - enter Door B.

2025-2026 Meeting Dates:  October 21, November 18, January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16 (Lengacher Barn)

Club Leaders:  

• Jo Ellen Lengacher  317-260-6169
• Heather Polesel  812-821-4141
• Sarah Rumley  317-767-5332
• Heidi Hawkins  765-432-0091

Meeting/Location:  Johnson County Public Library - Whiteland Branch

2026 Meeting Dates:  Please check with leader for dates & times.  

Club Leaders:

• Daniel & Kelli Graham  317-363-0628
• TaNay Hughes  317-535-4679
• Lea Shelton  317-508-0209
• Tennille Williams  317-346-6931

Tractor club is for members in the Tractor Operator, Lawn and Garden Operator and Zero-Turn Mower Operator projects.  The club typically only meets for a short time in June & July to set up and practice the driving courses for the County Tractor Driving Contest.

Club Leaders:

• Amy Spurgeon  317-736-3724
• David Harrell  317-313-0006
• Cole Campbell  317-753-3459

🐐 Join the Herd at Johnson County 4-H Goat Club! 🐐
If goats are your passion, this is the place for you! We’re the only 4-H club in Johnson County that focuses exclusively on goats — from feeding and care to show prep and success in the ring. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up your skills, we’ll help you grow into a confident, capable goat showman. "GOAT" all in with the Goat Club!

Location/Meeting:  Scott Hall on the fairgrounds the first Monday of most months at 6 pm. 

2026 Meeting Dates:  January 5, February 2, March 2, all in Scott Hall.  

April 27, May 4, June 1 & June 29 are in Livestock Pavilion (Goat Barn) at fairgrounds.

Club Leaders:

• Ron & Beth Goeb  317-474-0011
• Elizabeth Acker  317-627-5436
• Joe Dunn  317-626-1810
• Hannah Knight  317-474-4403

Lamb club specializes in raising and showing sheep.

Location/Meeting:  Please contact a club leader for meeting dates & times.

Club Leaders:

• Kathy Harrell  317-730-6670
• Lana Dougherty  317-440-2880
• Lea Ingoldsby  765-516-0456

Shooting Sports Club is required for those in the Shooting Sports project.  Members complete the Indiana Hunter Safety Education program.  The program goal is to teach the safe use of archery and firearm equipment.

Meeting/Location:  Please contact a leader for meeting times & dates

Club Leaders:

• Samantha Morrison  317-474-8933
• Austin Teike  317-881-2079

Do you like being outdoors, learning new skills, and spending time with great people? Our Johnson County Sportfishing Club is all about that. Our philosophy is that you learn by doing so what better way to learn casting, knot-tying, and fish identification than by actually fishing! Whether you're a beginner or already love fishing, you'll learn something new—and have a blast doing it. Come join us and see what you can catch—on the line and in life!

Meeting/Location: Dates are TBD- we typically meet 2 Sundays a month from April-July. Locations are various fishing holes around the county, we try to spread them out between Franklin, Morgantown, Greenwood, and Whiteland.  

Club Leaders:

• Paul & Sable Gentry  317-755-6687

The Swine Club specializes in raising and showing swine (pigs).  

Meeting/Location:  Robards Farm at 6 pm.

2026 Meeting Dates:  February 2 (this month only meeting at 7 pm), March 2, April 6, June 30.

May meeting will be preparing to host Crossroads Classic Sheep & Swine Shows

Club Leaders:  

• Kim & Chad Robards  317-509-2766
• Dylan Duncan
• Billy Bay   317-532-7674

Beaks N Bills specializes in raising and showing poultry.

Meeting/Location:  Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds

Meeting the first Tuesday of the month

2025 Meeting Dates: February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 2 (fair set-up)

Club Leaders:

• Angie Gibbs  317-560-3603

The Johnson County Dairy Beef 4-H Club is a great place for anyone interested in creating friendships and learning new skills related to the raising, feeding, and showing of Dairy Beef Cattle in Johnson County. We pride ourselves on spending time each meeting learning necessary skills related to raising dairy beef, such as veterinary care, grooming and fitting, and showmanship skills! We would love to have you join us!

Meeting/Location: Please check with club leaders regarding time and location address.

2026 Dates: February 5 and March 5 are at Franklin Community High School Ag classroom

April 2 and May 7 are at Geesey Farm

June 4 and July 2 are at Carter Farm

Club Leaders:

• Alicia Geesey 812-212-2366
• Shannon Handley  219-608-0832
• Emily Carter

Rabbiteers specializes in raising and showing rabbits.

Location/Meeting:  Heritage Hall or Fitzpatrick Hall on the fairgrounds at 7 pm

2026 Meeting Dates:

• Heritage Hall -  January 26, February 23, March 16, April 27, May 18  
• Fitzpatrick Hall - June 22
• Rabbit Tattooing - TBD at Fitzpatrick Hall
• Fair Set up night July 9

Club Leaders:

• Shaun & Melinda Farmer  317-474-8736
• Tiffany Buchanan  317-289-7865

A bunch of horse loving kids working together to do community service activities, fundraisers, and learn more about our horses and ourselves. We bring in monthly guest speakers to meetings and have clinics in the summer to further expand our knowledge of the horse industry.

Meeting/Location:  Scott Hall on the fairgrounds, monthly meeting at 7 pm and many workshops offered during the spring & summer

2025/2026 Meeting Dates:  December 8, January 6, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 2

June 29 meeting will be at horse arena shelter house

Check with club for workshop dates

Club Leaders:

• Stephanie Dunn  317-313-1445
• Becky Dixon  317-738-3476
• Peggy Naile  317-691-6253
• Natalie (Russell) Werner  317-474-7065
• Melissa Veenhuizen  317-450-6705
• Art West  317-410-1613

This club is for 4-H members in grades 7 - 12.  Club activities including Leadership, Community Service and much more.  Members must belong to one other 4-H Club and complete at least one other 4-H project.  A special Junior Leader Record Sheet is due August 1 that awards points for participation and activities.

Meeting/Location:  Generally the second Tuesday of most months at Scott Hall at the fairgrounds.

Club Leaders:  

• Jeff Beaman  317-514-4574
• Brenda Briggs  317-441-4403
• Erleen Faris  317-431-6905
• Annette Snyder  317-412-0664
• Rob Souchon  317-450-2512

Mini 4-H members are all a member of the Mini 4-H Clovers club.  All meetings are optional as the Mini 4-H projects are designed to be completed at home with the help of a caring adult.  Mini 4-H Clovers start the year with a parent meeting in January to pick up project manuals and ask questions.  Then they offer about three other meetings & activities every other month before fair.  This year they had a float in the fair parade.

Meeting/Location:  Scott Hall at the fairgrounds  Click this link for more info on Mini 4-H.

Club Leaders:

• Barbara Souchon  317-450-0388
• Heather Polesel  812-821-4141

Robotics is a short-term weekly workshop late winter/early spring using the LEGO EVO robotics kits.

Meeting/Location:  Scott or Herring Hall on the fairgrounds

Workshop Advisor:

• Rob Souchon  317-450-2512

Dog Lovers Wanted - What could be better then spending time working with your 4 legged best buddy. Want to learn more about your dog while you have fun doing it, Dog Club is here for you.

Those wishing to show a dog in Johnson County 4-H are required to be a member of Paw Pounders.  No new members are accepted after March 1 for safety reasons.

Meeting/Location:  Meets weekly on Mondays at 6 pm January to July.  Planned location is Herring Hall January - April, then will move to Fitzpatrick Hall until Fair.

Please contact Jesse with questions.

Club Leaders:

• Jesse McKinney  317-777-0757
• Ashley Acton  317-753-6333
• Jaison Acton  317-412-4749
• Lori Acton  317-508-2392
• Gwen Roedeske  765-437-4233

All Johnson County 4-H members are welcome to join Show Stock Society 4-H club — where youth members join together to grow their knowledge, form lasting friendships, and showcase their hard work, dedication, and pride in showing livestock at the county, state, and national levels. Club meetings mix serious skills with serious fun to encourage leadership, team work, and responsibility for both new and experienced members. So grab your boots, bring your best attitude, and join the herd — because at Show Stock Society, we don’t just raise show animals… we raise confidence, friendships, and future leaders! Let’s get show-ready — together!

2026 Meeting/Location: Meets the Third Tuesday at 7 pm, Extension Office Ed Room 

2026 Meeting Dates: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, June 30

Club Leaders:

• Jeremy Armstrong  765-914-3453
• Dave Porter  317-264-9800
• Ann Robards  317-403-1603
• Suzanne Henderson  317-727-6780