DeKalb County 4-H

DeKalb County Extension Office
215 East Ninth Street, Suite 300
Auburn, Indiana 46706
Phone:  260-925-2562
Hours:  8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

4-H is an organization designed for all boys and girls currently in grades 3-12 this year.

 4-H members join a club and will "learn by doing" as they work with one or more worthwhile projects, together with the help of parents and adult leaders.  By following instructions in the project manuals, they will learn to make or grow something, care for an animal, or learn fascinating facts about a specific topic. 

4-H is a great opportunity to make new friends!   Members attend meetings, and can take part in programs, activities, camps, demonstrations, educational tours, and judging contests.  The only cost to the 4-H member is for supplies needed to complete their projects.  Individual clubs may have dues, however.

Although enrollments are not due until April 1, most clubs will have their first 4-H meetings in early March.  You are encouraged to contact the leader of the club you want to join, by the end of February, to find out when and where the club meets.

What do the H's stand for?

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health

What is the 4-H Member's Pledge?

"My HEAD to clearer thinking"
"My HEART to greater loyalty"
"My HANDS to larger service"
"My HEALTH to better living for my club, community, country, and world"

What is a 4-H Club?

A Club is a group of boys and girls who meet to learn about different subjects and do activities.  In traditional 4-H, clubs also elect officers and learn about leadership.

Who are the leaders?

Leaders are members of the community who volunteer their time to help young people.  Leaders always need the cooperation and assistance of members and parents.

Who Sponsors 4-H?

The cooperative Extension Service of Purdue University through the local Extension Office cooperating with the DeKalb County 4-H Council.

4-H Projects Available Include:

What do I have to do to Join 4-H and Compete in DeKalb County?

Contact the leader of the club you wish to join to find out about meetings.

Enrollment forms available from the Extension Office or 4-H leaders.  Completed forms must be in the Extension Office by April 1.

Complete your recordbook and turn in to your 4-H leader.   You are encouraged to complete at least one project, have it judged and exhibit at the Fall Fair.

To be eligible to exhibit, members must attend at least 2 club meetings by their exhibit time, whether that be summer or fall.  If a member signs up for a project with a county club, they must belong to that county club and, therefore, attend 2 club meeting to be eligible to exhibit.

Township Clubs:

County Clubs: