“My favorite club memory is creating a bond with my old club leader Jack Wescott,” said 2023 Birds of a Feather Poultry Club President Savannah Poling. “He is my biggest inspiration in the poultry show industry and he got me so involved and interested in the club and helping better everyone in the club. You should join the 4-H poultry club because it’s more of a family andbonding experience than anything!” Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. starting later this year.

Club members are pictured during the 2023 4-H Horse and Pony Show. In this club, grades K-12 learn valuable knowledge about their animal, from feeding practices to horse breeds, and third through 12th graders learn how to show their animal in different classes. Meetings for the Bit and Bridle 4-H Horse and Pony Club are on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. starting in the winter.

“My favorite thing about Cattle Club is learning what to look for when choosing a calf and making a model of the perfect cow,” said Brown County 4-H Cattle Crossing Club member Gideon Wilson. “Other kids should join because they can learn new things about the animals, learn how to care for the animals, and you make new friends.” Club meetings are on fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. starting in November.

Cattails 4-H Cat Club member Annie Stowers (pictured right) showed her cat Briar both at the county show and at the Indiana State Fair. Club members are encouraged to bring their vaccinated animal to meetings where they learn more about their cat, including best care practices, breeds, coat colors and markings and more. Club meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. starting in the winter.

2023 Junior Leaders Club officers pictured left to right: Sam Fox, Lily Voils, and Addie True at 4-H Camp. Junior Leaders is a service-oriented leadership club for teens. They have volunteered with Mother’s Cupboard, Parks and Rec, National Night Out and more. They have also fundraised for fun trips such as Newport’s Aquarium, Holiday World and the Indiana State Fair. Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join this club. Meetings are on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. with a special kick-off on Oct. 16.

“If I were asked, ‘What my favorite thing about dog club is?’ I would have to say that we are like a family, said Muddy Paws 4-H Dog Club member Cali Wesley. “What I mean is when you are in the club everyone helps each other out. We don’t just go for fun but to learn life lessons, but the fun is 90% of it. I didn’t notice at first, but while I was having the best time of my life, I was learning things that helped me with everyday situations. The responsibility I learned from taking care of another life has shown me how to care for and interact with people. It might be called Dog Club but it is so much more than about dogs. I know there are many other activities kids can choose to do these days, but joining the 4-H muddy paws dog club is for lifelong friendships and experiences that you can’t replicate anywhere else. The friendship I’m talking about is not just with the kind people you meet but with your dog too. I used to just play with my dog like anyone else, which isn’t bad, but now we do everything together. From doing the garden to going on a walk. She is one of my best friends and she can’t even talk. Who couldn’t use a friend like that?” Club meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. starting in February.

“You meet new friends and shoot a target,” said Shooting Sports Club member James Mobley. “You learn the disciplines and how to use a bow.” Third through 12th graders are invited to join this club. Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6 p.m. starting in February.