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Check Out What's New
Out with the old, in with the NEW! Instead of the standard quarterly newsletter, we thought a weekly updated website would be more beneficial for our on the go families. Check here first for updated events, happenings, and need to know information on the Bartholomew County 4-H Program. Weekly reminders will be sent to check out the Family Forum with the 4-H Weekly Happenings email sent at the beginning of every week.
Week at a glance:4-H Weekly Happenings
Upcoming Week in 2026 (Click calendar tab for additional information)
Monday-Wednesday, July 27-29
4-H Camp
Thursday, July 30
Non-perishable State Fair 4-H projects due at the Extension Office before 4 pm
August 7-23
Indiana State Fair (closed Mondays)
Monday, August 10
Perishable State Fair 4-H projects due at the Extension Office before
9 am
Check calendar and website often in case of changes, cancelations or important information added.
Bartholomew County 4-H Opportunities
Reminder
State Fair Non-Perishable 4-H Projects Due July 30th
or before at the Extension Office before 4:00 pm.
See State Fair letter below for more details.
StateFair_Ltr_2026.pdfIndiana State Fair Letter
Congratulations to all 4-H'ers receiving the honor to exhibit their 4-H project(s) at the 2026 Indiana State Fair. The State Fair letters were mailed out on July 7th to each 4-H'er with their State Fair ticket enclosed. For those who have not received their letter yet, the information is in the letter to the left. We will have your State Fair exhibit labels ready when you bring your project(s) to the Extension Office anytime before July 30. We are open each day Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm.
Please see letter if you are planning on taking your 4-H project(s) to the State Fair.
If you were unable to attend Achievement Night,
please stop by the Extension Office to pickup your award(s).
We are open Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm
You should have received a postcard in the mail stating you would receive an award.
Reminder
State Fair 4-H Garden Project information needed by Thursday, August 6th to print out your Garden exhibit entry tags.
State Fair 4-H Garden Projects are due Monday, August 10th
before 9:00 am at the Extension Office.
See State Fair 4-H Garden email that was sent out to all 4-H'ers enrolled in the Garden Project.
4-H Garden Project Members
RE: Indiana State Fair 4-H Garden Project Entries
You are eligible to exhibit in the following 4-H Garden Divisions at the Indiana State Fair:
One entry for Garden Collection Plate
Not more than Five Single Vegetable entries
One entry tray of 30 Potatoes
One tomato plate entry
Three Herb entries
All vegetable and herb exhibits must include Common Name and Variety.
If you will be exhibiting in the 4-H Garden project at the State Fair, you will need to first call the Extension Office, 812-379-1665, and let us know. We will need to know the Division and Class you will be exhibiting in as well as the Common Name and Variety. Please see Suggested 4-H Garden Exhibits, 4-H-970-W and Garden information from State Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall handbook attached to this email to help with your garden selections.
We will need this information no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th to allow us time to enter information in FairEntry and print out your State Fair entry tag(s) before your exhibit arrives in our office.
State Fair Garden projects need to be brought to the Extension office on or before Monday, August 10th before 9:00 a.m. We will leave to take Garden projects to the State Fair shortly after 9:00 a.m.
You also have the option of taking them to the State Fair yourself between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10th. If taking your projects, please visit our office to pick up your project label(s).
If you have any questions, please give us a call at 812-379-1665. We are open M-F, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
2026 4-H Camp
This year's 4-H Campers
will be going on a Rainforest adventure!
4-H Camp will be held at Camp Allendale in Trafalgar.
This is a 3-day and 2-night camp for 4-H members in grades 3rd-6th.
4-H Camp registration is open until this Friday,
July 17th.
So hurry and register at https://UndertheSea4-HCamp2025.4honline.com. before 4 pm.
If you did not turn in your Green Record Book at the fair, you still have until September 1st to turn it in at the Extension Office.
4-H Green Record Books
4-H members in grades 3-12 are asked to complete a Green Record Book each year. These books are a great place to keep track of your 4-H project achievements, experiences, and all you have learned throughout your 4-H journey. When you near the end of your time in 4-H, the information in the Green Record Book is instrumental in completing scholarship and award applications.
If you are a new 4-H'er, you may stop by the Extension Office and pick up a free Green Record book or check to see if your 4-H Club Leader has some.
If you have lost your Green Record book, there is a $2.00 charge to replace it due to their cost.
2026 Exhibitor's Handbook
2026 Exhibitor's Handbook
The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Exhibitor's Handbooks have arrived in our office. 4-H Club Leaders are welcome to pick up fairbooks for their club members. Distribution of fairbooks is on a first come basis as we have a limited supply.
Below is the link to this fair book.
https://www.therepublic.com/2026/05/01/exhibitors-handbook-2026/
2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Family Handbook
2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Family Handbook
The 2026 4-H Family Handbook is available online or in print form. Please call our office at 812-379-1665 to request a hard copy for you to pick up. We will only be printing hard copies as needed, so please help us be prepared by requesting one in advance.
2026 Handbook.pdfRevised Outstanding 4-H member packet 2026.pdfBartholomew County Outstanding 4-H Member Award Guidelines & Application
Due Friday, June 5th
Extension Office before 4:00 pm
4-H Online Enrollment Began
4-H Online Enrollment Began
October 1st
October 1st
October 1st has come and gone. Have you enrolled or re-enrolled in 4-H Online? Please do so as soon as possible. Remember, your enrollment is not approved until membership fee has been paid.
Scroll down to General 4-H Information to see 4honline enrollment instructions.
Bartholomew County REMC supports 4-H
Bartholomew County REMC has been a great supporter of the Bartholomew County 4-H program. This year they have found a new way to continue supporting our youth! Once again for the 2025-2026 program year, Bartholomew County REMC will reimburse the 4-H program fee for your child or children in grades 3-12. All Bartholomew County REMC customers should simply fill out the form under incentives on the REMC website to receive a $20 bill credit per child for the 4-H program fee. 4-H Program fee must first be paid 4-H Online and enrollment approved before credit from REMC is received.
THANK YOU BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY REMC
Statewide 4-H Opportunities
Exhibit Hall Workers – Indiana State Fair
Join our team at the Indiana State Fair as an Exhibit Hall Worker! This unique opportunity allows 4-H members to play an important role in showcasing the incredible work of youth from across the state.
As an Exhibit Hall Worker, you will help with:
Checking in non-animal 4-H exhibits
Preparing exhibits for public display
Record keeping and organization
Interacting with fair attendees
Assisting with various State Fair activities and events
Releasing exhibits at the end of the fair
Through this temporary employment opportunity, workers will gain valuable teamwork, customer service, communication, and professional workplace skills.
Eligibility & Details
Must be at least 14 years old (college-age young adults are also welcome to apply)
Workers will reside on-site in reserved dormitory space during the fair
This is a paid, minimum-wage employment opportunity
Workers are needed July 31 – August 23, with flexibility for scheduling conflicts
You can learn more here:
Scholarship Information
2026 4-H Scholarship packet.pdf2025-2026 Scholarship letter.pdfSCIMGA Gives Scholarship Application (V3).docxSouth Central Indiana Master Gardeners Association Scholarship
South Central Indiana Master Gardeners Association Scholarship
SCIMGA has a scholarship being offered only to students seeking a degree or certificate in any one of the following sciences: Plant Biology, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Soil Science, Entomology, Botany or related disciplines. Online scholarship applications are accepted November 1st through April 30th. You will need to be able to access the online (Google) form at https://www.scimga.org to submit your application. The one included here is for information only.
National 4-H Opportunities
National 4-H Congress
National 4-H Congress will take place November 27 – December 1 in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the premier national experiences for 4-H members.
For more than 90 years, 4-H youth from across the country have gathered at this event to celebrate their accomplishments and grow as leaders. National 4-H Congress offers a life-changing experience where participants connect with other 4-H members from across the United States while taking part in:
Engaging educational workshops
Cultural and service experiences
Leadership and team development activities
Networking with youth from across the country
And, of course, plenty of fun!
Eligibility & Details
Open to 4-H members in grades 9–11 (must be 15 years old)
6-8 youth will be selected to represent Indiana’s delegation
You can access the application and more information here:
https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/national-programs/national-4-h-congress.html. Applications will be turned in through 4-H Online.
Both of these opportunities provide incredible ways to build leadership skills, make lasting friendships, and represent Indiana 4-H.
If you have questions about registration, please reach out to your local Extension Office or Megan Skiba at skiba0@purdue.edu.
4-H Volunteer Opportunities
General 4-H Information
Your Credit Card may have expired
since you last entered it.
4-H Families - Please check your credit cards you use in 4honline to see if:
The expiration date has expired. If so, this will cause a "Decline" on the enrollment until a new card is entered.
Check to make sure you have entered the correct number, expiration date and security code. Entering a number incorrectly can also cause a "Decline".
This needs to be done before you hit the "submit" button in 4honline.
4-H Enrollment 2025-2026
4-H Enrollment 2025-2026
Enrollment for 2025-2026 begins October 1 in 4-H Online! We encourage everyone to enroll early to not miss out on any information or FUN!
Interested in becoming a new 4-H volunteer? Contact the Extension Office before enrolling in 4honline.
Questions about enrollment please call 812-379-1665.
Enrolling in 4-H Online as a Returning Youth Member.pdfEnrolling in 4-H Online as a NEW Youth Member.pdf4-H Project Materials
Did you know our office has a variety of materials for sale that can be utilized for your 4-H projects? We do! The items we offer include:
Foam boards (correct size for 4-H poster projects) - $5.00 each (price increase)
Plastic sleeves in two sizes - poster and salon - $1.00 each
Resource manuals for many of our projects - price varies
Styrofoam cupcake dummies - $8.00 for package of six (price increase)
Electric kits are no longer being sold at the Extension Office.
To purchase materials, please visit our office from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. We are located at 783 S Marr Road, Columbus.
Free Used Entomology Boxes
We have several donated used entomology boxes available for any 4-H'er needing one for their Entomology project. Some are in need of minor repairs. Some have glass and some are in need of a glass covering. If you are interested, please stop by the Extension Office and take a look at these free boxes.
Purdue Ed Store Offering
Insect Boxes
We have received word that you can order unfinished insect boxes (without glass) from the Purdue Ed Store. This is a standard insect box (24"x 18" x 3 3/8" for
$40 (plus S/H). These are homemade by a
parent in Tippecanoe County.
4-H Club Leaders we are needing your club meeting dates to include in 4-H Weekly Happenings and 4-H Family Forum Website calendar. Please email your meeting dates as soon as possible to Elisabeth (eleaton@purdue.edu) and Brenda (bshirema@purdue.edu). We need the club name, meeting place, and both start and end times. You may add additional information as needed.
4H meeting.pdfWeather reminder:
If schools are closed, any 4-H meetings or events will be canceled also.
If the Extension Office is closed, you may still call in or leave a message (812-379-1665)
and someone will get back with you soon.
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Elisabeth L. Eaton prior to the meeting at 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu. For special dietary needs contact Elisabeth L. Eaton, 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu by one week prior to date of event. If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Elisabeth L. Eaton prior to the meeting at 812-379-1665 or eleaton@purdue.edu by one week prior to date of event.
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