Dearborn Co. 4-H Enrollment Available Online

Press release by Dearborn County 4-H (Dearborn County, Ind.) - 4-H is family friendly and provides educational programs to help young people reach their full potential. Through Dearborn County 4-H programming, screened adult volunteers teach young people specific skills related to a wide variety of subjects through hands-on, experiential learning. Youth develop leadership and citizenship skills by participating in one of 20 organized 4-H clubs. Dearborn County 4-H offers projects in several categories: Healthy Living, Science & Technology, Leadership & Citizenship, Consumer & Family, Environment & Earth, Animals, Express Yourself, Plants, Small Animals, Farm, and Shooting Sports. Clover Buds also offer projects such as sewing, bugs, animals, foods, etc.  Contact the Extension Office for a complete listing of projects for 4-H and Clover Bud members or visit https://extension.purdue.edu/4h/Pages/projects.aspx to check out project information. In 2013, a Tufts University study showed that 4-H members also excel in positive youth development areas compared to peers, including Four times more likely to contribute to their communities (grades 7-12); Two times more likely to make healthier choices (grade 7); Two times more likely to be civically active (grades 8-12); and Two times more likely to participate in extracurricular STEM programs (grades 10-12). The 4-H Online webpage makes it convenient to enroll and secure payment online. Enroll your child online in Dearborn County 4-H  at https://in.4honline.com or by visiting the Purdue Extension Dearborn County Office, 229 Main Street, Aurora, IN 47001 Weekdays 8:30-4:30.  The enrollment is $15 fee per child. Clover Buds, members in grades K-2, also enroll online, and there is no fee for the program. For more information about online enrollment in Dearborn County or the 4-H program in general, please call Liz Beiersdorfer, 4-H youth development extension educator, at 812-926-1189 or e-mail ebeiers@purdue.edu .