Introduction
The Wells County 4-H Junior Leader Program is an opportunity for youth in grades 7-12 to dive deeper into various leadership skills, grow various professional and personal skills, serve their communities, and serve as mentors for younger 4-H members.
Contact Us
For more information about Junior Leaders in Wells County, contact Anya Aulbach (aaulbach@purdue.edu | 260.824.6412)
Now Seeking: Junior Leaders Advisor
The Wells County Junior Leader Club is seeking a passionate adult volunteer to serve as a co-advisor. The club meets monthly throughout the program year, with a break in August. Co-Advisors would be responsible for attending meetings, helping Junior Leaders plan activities, and helping with the Food Booth during the Wells County 4-H Fair. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Anya at aaulbach@purdue.edu
2025 - 2026 Junior Leader Calendar
2025-2026 Junior Leader Meeting Dates:
- December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
- January 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- February 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- March 5, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
- April 2, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
- May 7, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
- May 19, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- June 11, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
- June 25, 2026 @ 3:30 PM
- July 28, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
- September 10, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Check out each month for more details about each meeting!
Junior Leader Officer Training:
Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
No Events
Junior Leader Blessing Tree Shopping & Holiday Party:
Saturday, December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
- Community Service - Blessing Tree Shopping @ Bluffton Walmart @10:00 AM
- Holiday Party @ Purdue Extension Wells County Office @ 10:45 AM
January Meeting:
Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Topic: Real Colors Training
February Meeting:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Topic(s): Parliamentary Procedure, Mini 4-H Planning, Committee Work
March Meeting + Mini 4-H "Mini Meeting":
Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Mini 4-H @ 5:30 PM - Topic: TBD
Meeting @ 6:15 PM - Topic(s): Financial Literacy & Budgeting, Fundraiser Planning, Committee Work
April Meeting + Mini 4-H "Mini Meeting":
Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Mini 4-H @ 5:30 PM - Topic: TBD
Meeting @ 6:15 PM - Topic(s): Food Safety & "Chopped" Challenge, Community Service Planning, Committee Work
May Meeting + Mini 4-H "Mini Meeting":
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Mini 4-H @ 5:30 PM - Topic: TBD
Meeting @ 6:15 PM - Topic(s): Resume Building & Interview Skills, Committee Work
Community Service - "Feeding Tomorrow's Future Today" Backpack Program Packing:
Tuesday, May 19 @ 6:00 PM - Junior Leader Booth
June Meeting + Mini 4-H "Mini Meeting":
Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
Mini 4-H @ 5:30 PM - Topic: TBD
Meeting @ 6:15 PM - Topic(s): Fair Planning, Mini 4-H Night Planning, Committee Work
Junior Leader Booth Workday + Mini 4-H Night:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 3:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
JLB Workday @ 3:30 PM
Mini 4-H Night @ 6:00 PM
Wells County 4-H Fair: July 11-16, 2025
Junior Leader Project Books Due:
Monday July 20, 2026 - Purdue Extension Wells County Office
2026-2027 Officer Applications Due:
Monday, July 20, 2026 - Purdue Extension Wells County Office
Junior Leader End-of-Year Banquet & Officer Elections:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
No Events
2026-2027 Officer Training:
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Wells County 4-H Park
2025-2026 Junior Leader Project Book
The 2025-2026 Project Book is available digitally or in the Extension Office. Completed project books are due Monday, July 20.
2025-2026 Project Book