Steuben County 4-H

Join Steuben County 4-H in the mission to empower youth through hands-on learning, leadership development, and community involvement. We strive to build confident, capable, and caring young people who are prepared to make positive contributions to Steuben County and beyond. 

Indiana 4-H

Indiana 4-H is a statewide youth development program administered by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. It is part of the national 4-H program, which operates through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cooperative Extension System. Indiana 4-H empowers young people to learn by doing, helping them build skills that prepare them for success in school, careers, and their communities.

MISSION AND PURPOSE

The mission of Indiana 4-H is to provide real-life educational opportunities that help youth develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Through hands-on projects and community involvement, 4-H encourages young people to:

• Think critically and creatively (Head)
• Act compassionately and build relationships (Heart)
• Serve others and work productively (Hands)
• Live healthy and balanced lives (Health)

The program’s ultimate goal is to prepare youth to become competent, caring, and contributing members of society.

For questions or more information about joining 4-H in Steuben County, you may contact the Steuben County office at 260-668-1000 Ext. 1400 or contact 4-H Educator Kirby Douglass at douglakj@purdue.edu.

4-H Enrollment

Who Can Join 4-H?  4-H is for anyone and everyone in grades 3-12. Tiny Clovers Mini 4-H is for youth in grades K-2.

How Do I Join 4-H?  Youth must annually enroll online in 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com), our exclusive 4-H data management system.  The enrollment window is October 1-January 15. We can help match you up with a 4-H club in your township or community and help you contact the club leader. Many thanks to those who enrolled in the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program using the system. 

Does it Cost to Join 4-H? For grades 3-12, the annual Indiana 4-H Program Fee of $15 and the Steuben County Program Fee of $5, totaling $20, will be due at enrollment, and these fees will be collected via 4-H Online. Mini 4-H members in grades K-2 do not pay the state program fee, so their total is only $5. If you don’t have a credit/debit card or are not comfortable using your card online, we can make special arrangements at the Extension Office.  Families who have more than three children participating in the program will only have to pay for three state program fees.

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! ENROLL HERE!