LAKE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM

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Learn new skills, make friends, and have fun in 4-H! 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world. Members complete hands-on, learn-by-doing projects in areas like health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement alongside their peers and caring adult mentors. 4-H began over 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. Kids and teens are invited to enroll at https://v2.4honline.com/ (enrollment begins October 1 each year).

Lake County 4-H welcomes young people in grades 3-12 in urban, suburban, and rural communities. We also have a Mini 4-H program for grades K-2.

4-H Pledge:

I pledge
My head to clearer thinking.
My heart to greater loyalty.
My hands to larger service, and
My health to better living.
For my club, my community
My country, and my world.

Interested in starting a new 4-H club in your community or helping lead an existing program? Contact the Extension Office at 219-755-3240 to learn how you can become a 4-H adult volunteer. All adult volunteers must complete an application and screening process before enrolling online and working with youth.

Contact Us

4-H Lake County Educators

Julie Jones - Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
219 755-3240
jones298@purdue.edu

Jennifer Haynes - Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
219 755-3240
jhaynes7@purdue.edu

Kasey Wilhoit - Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
219 755-3240
kwilhoi@purdue.edu

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4-H Information

2026 Sponsor Form

Request To Schedule 4-H Event

Check Request County Committee

The 2026 Lake County 4-H Handbooks are here at the Extension Office and available for pick-up. If you are a current 4-H club member, please get the handbook from your club leader. One book per family please. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office at 755-3240.

Looking for a 4-H Club to join? Our clubs are open to all young people in grades K-12. Contact the Extension Office at 219-755-3240 for more information about these clubs or to learn how you can start a new club in your community!

Brunswick Beavers Thursday, 7:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Zion United Church of Christ, Dyer
Club Leaders: Rose Kleine(kfarmrose@airbaud.net) 219-755-7370 and Janet Neitzel (the2lefty2@yahoo.com) 219-775-4001

Eagle Creek Up + At’em Sunday, 4:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Rangeline Presbyterian Church, Hebron Club Leader: Tracy Bult(tracybult31@yahoo.com) 219-742-9740

Griffith Grinners Sunday, 3:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Griffith First Christian Church, Griffith
Club Leader: Lisa Bubala(lisa6000@yahoo.com) 219-718-2181

Happy Wranglers Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Stone Ridge Training Center, Hebron Club Leader: Barb DeWell(bdewell.bd@gmail.com) 219-789-0255

Hammond Explorers Saturday,time(TBA) Meetings: Hammond Public Library, Hammond Club Leader: Barbara Hinton 219-801-1201

Hobart Hurricanes Monday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Joan Martin Elementary School, Hobart
Club Leader: Laura Clemons(laurazato@gmail.com) 219-669-5692

Juntos 4-H Meeting time(TBA) Meetings: River Forest High School, Hobart
Club Leaders: Noemi Lozano and Allison Gnezda

Lake Co. 4-H Color Guard & Drill Team Meeting time(TBA) Meetings: Lowell
Club Leader: Jennifer Bisig 219-942-0804

Prairie Pioneers,Sunday, 4:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Lowell VFW 6841, Lowell
Cub Leader: Lynette DuBord(lynette.dubord01@gmail.com) 219-746-3105

Prime Beefmakers,Sunday, 2:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Schneider Community Center, Schneider
Club Leader: Heidi Laub(heidi.laub@yahoo.com) 219-776-9786

Robinson Prairie Fantasy Farmers (RPFF) Sunday, 5:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Bulldog Park, Crown Point
Club Leaders : Elaine Hein(echein@yahoo.com) 219-742-2687 and Sandi Gleason(srsg96@att.net)

Rockin’ Clovers Friday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Community Baptist Church, St. John
Club Leader: Steven Shareef(rockinclovers@gmail.com) 219-351-0412

Saddle + Spurs Wednesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Crown Point Public Library, Crown Point
Club Leaders: Kristen Donaldson 219-306-1851 and Jill Bruhn 219-384-8641

Shelby Ag Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Buckley Homestead, Lowell
Club Leader: Amber Miller(rarlpmiller06@gmail.com) 219-671-8695

St. John Spitfires Friday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Crown Point
Club Leader: Stephanie Neal(tsneal2002@gmail.com) 219-308-5897

Tails and Trails Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Lowell Public Library, Lowell
Club Leader: Anastasia Szostek 219-798-0723

The Lone Rangers Monday, 7:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Four Seasons Equestrian Center, Crown Point
Club Leader: Kristina Shupryt(kristina.shupryt@gmail.com) 219-718-9776

The Seekers Friday,4:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Faith Church, Cedar Lake
Club Leader: Angie Davids(adavids1121@gmail.com) 219-775-0835

4-H CLUB DEFINITION:

A 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences.

4-H CLUB PURPOSE:

The purpose of a 4-H club is to provide positive youth development opportunities to meet the needs of young people to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity—the Essential Elements—and to foster educational opportunities tied to the Land Grant University knowledge base.

4-H CLUB RESOURCES

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