Hardin County 4-H Youth Development - Kentucky

06/10/2026

June 9, 2026 first day of 4-H Summer Camp is in the books! We had a fun-filled day filled with bus rides, getting our bunks ready, and enjoying camp-wide programs. We even had a friend named 'Gnat' who decided a camper who lost her baby tooth needed a snow cone as a treat.

Stay tuned for a day 2 update!

06/08/2026

The 2026 4-H Teen Conference was a blast for our Hardin County 4-H teen delegation! This annual leadership conference gives our 4-H teens an opportunity to network with peers across the state, learn more from industry professionals, grow their leadership skills, contribute to a community service project, and have a blast with each other!

Hardin County 4-H teens were able to learn more about the agriculture industry by visiting the Bluegrass Stockyards, learning more from UK Animal Food and Sciences Department, and experience hands-on wildlife management.

For their community service, they visited the Ronald McDonald House and helped clean the facility, write words of encouragement, and clean the outside area. For our Area Night out we had a blast at the Main Event in Lexington.

Be sure to join us next year at 4-H Teen Conference!

05/27/2026

Come make items to be put into the Hardin County Fair.

All items made during classes must be entered into the fair in either the Family Living Building or the 4-H building. Projects MUST be left at the office and Mrs. Stephanie and Mrs. Cassie will enter them into the fair for your child!

All 3 days will have different projects. Projects include:
Wax Resist Print
Watercolor Sculpting
Basket Weaving
Barn Quilt
Needle Felting
Punch Needle
Wire Sculpture

June 3rd- https://ukyhardin.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18916

June 10th- https://ukyhardin.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18917

June 24th- https://ukyhardin.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18918

05/27/2026

Kentucky 4-H is always here!

For more information on Kentucky 4-H, contact Hardin County Extension Office at https://hardin.mgcafe.uky.edu/.

05/21/2026

2026 4-H Camp Counselors ... check your email inbox for details to complete online training! Let Deana know if you have any questions!

Send a message to learn more

05/21/2026

Thank you to Silverleaf and the many other local organizations and philanthropists who participated in Reality Fair at North Middle School yesterday!

Prevention Specialists Sonji Holsclaw and Rachel Blevins are set up at North Middle School's Reality Store today!

The Reality Store is a hands-on simulation that gives students the opportunity to explore career paths while making real-world budgeting and lifestyle decisions. Experiences like this help students think critically about planning for the future, financial responsibility, and everyday decision-making.

We’re always grateful for opportunities to connect with students and be part of meaningful educational experiences in our schools.

05/20/2026

4-H is preparing young people with the skills they need today—and tomorrow.

For more information, contact Hardin County Extension Office at https://hardin.mgcafe.uky.edu/.

05/19/2026

4-H Camp families … check you email for confirmation on the camp orientation session you registered for. If you need to change dates - call 270-765-4121 and confirm with Emily.

05/14/2026

Tune into mental health this month with your 4-Her!

Learn more about Kentucky 4-H by contacting Hardin County Extension Office at https://hardin.mgcafe.uky.edu/.

05/14/2026

This school year, we have partnered with each & every HCS and EIS middle schools to provide the 4-H Reality Store program. Through the partnership with Youth Services Center Coordinators at each middle school, hundreds of 7th & 8th grade students have experienced living on a budget and supporting their imaginary families and paying their monthly bills. Today’s event was held at Bluegrass Middle School and final program will take place next week at North Hardin Middle School. A HUGE thank you goes out to our community volunteers that served as booth sponsored and gave our students a little dose of reality!