Countywide Projects in Johnson County
Countywide projects are open to all enrolled 4-H’ers in Johnson County. Some programs have a separate registration so please contact the Program Leader for details.
Short term, SPIN programs are project specific, introductory experiences open to all youth in the community. For additional opportunities please visit our 4-H SPIN Club page.
Afterschool Cooking Program: Do you enjoy cooking and want to improve your skills? This afterschool cooking program is organized and instructed by the Master Food Volunteers and teaches cooking, food safety, nutrition, healthy eating and more. Come join the fun and enjoy the food! Group usually meets the first Thursday of every month, except if it falls near a holiday, in Gardner afterschool at 3:30 pm.
Astronomy: The countywide astronomy project has meetings and activities throughout the year. Check in our monthly newsletter Clover Clips for details about upcoming meetings.
Contact: Heather Anderson (handerson3@gmail.com)
Electricity: Are you interested in learning about electricity? Do you wonder what makes the lights and TV turn on? Do you need help getting started with a fair project idea? The countywide electricity project is a new addition for the 2025 4-H year. There are meetings being planned and those will be announced in Clover Clips.
Contacts: Rhen Schmitt (rhenschmitt@gmail.com) & Paul Voelker (healingwaters7@outlook.com)
Knitting: The countywide knitting project is open to 4-H'ers of all levels of experience. Contact Sarah to get started.
Contact: Sarah Kallansrud (skallansrud@yahoo.com)
Sewing: The countywide sewing project usually meets every Thursday, January through July and October and November at the Extension office. It is open to 4-H sewers with all levels of experience. Check in our monthly newsletter Clover Clips for details about upcoming meetings.
Contact: Martha Powell (mmp4powell@yahoo.com)
Shooting Sports: Some disciplines offer short term SPIN programs. Visit the SPIN Club page for more details.
Resources:
Contacts: Shooting Sports Coordinators
- Arn Eccles (arneccles@gmail.com)
- Lisa Castellon-Smith (lisa@custompublications.com)
- Beth Alloway (thebethalloway@gmail.com)
Tail Waggers Dog Project: The Tail Waggers dog training sessions typically run weekly from January through June and then members actively participate in various 4-H dog shows throughout the summer, including shows during the Johnson County and Kansas State Fairs. Check our monthly newsletter Clover Clips for the most up to date information.
Resources:
Contact:
- Donna Holloway - DonnaLHolloway@yahoo.com, 913-433-6752
- Pat Rawitch - 913-681-0408
Countywide Project Contacts
The following contacts are provided as resources to help answer questions pertaining to specific projects. Although they may not offer countywide activities, they are a very helpful resource to provide Johnson County 4-H’ers information regarding project start-up, ideas, supplies, fair judging, and other general information.