4-H is a place where you find a place to belong. It's where you decide what matters to you, learn about things that interest you, and where you serve in the community where you live.

• Create and build things. Whether you're inspired by robots and drones or photography and recipe cards, our programs give you the tools and the opportunities to create, imagine, and build.
• Travel and see the world around you. In 4-H, you can travel across the state and around the world if that's what you're in to. Dream big and discover the world through our programs.
• Explore careers that interest you. In 4-H, career exploration is more than just reading about possible jobs, it involves rolling up your sleeves and trying it on for size.
• Make new friends. From clubs to camps to field trips, in 4-H you'll meet new people and experience new social and cultural events. It's pretty easy to form lasting friendships when they're based on shared interests and experiences.
• Teach and inspire kids. 4-H helps prepare youth for roles as leaders in their classrooms, communities, and future careers. We'll help you develop the skills you need to work with youth in your community and help them launch their own 4-H journey.
• Help others. A core aspect of 4-H is learning to serve with and for those around us. 4-H clubs create opportunities for members to find meaningful ways to impact the people and neighborhoods they live in. 

• AJMPU 4-H Can Construction
  November 9-12, 2025
  Shawnee Community College L-atrium

• 4-H Classroom Clubs
  K-12 teachers in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to bring hands-on activities, creative projects, teamwork, and fun learning experiences into your classroom free of charge with a 4-H Classroom Club.  Do you love science, art, nature, or building things? Want to spark problem-solving and curiosity in your students? Looking  to supplement lesson plans with some interactive activities? A 4-H Classroom Coordinator will visit your class and help plan a year full of engaging, educational fun!  Sign up your class for the 2025-2026  4-H classroom club today! Homeschool educators welcome!

• Speaking for Illinois 4-H
  You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the state. That training prepares you to meet with county and state elected officials, potential donors, civic groups, and new volunteers. You'll also be the state 4-H programs voice at state legislative events, such as 4-H Legislative Connection where 4-H members visit state legislators to tell their 4-H stories and educate the legislators about the benefits of 4-H and University of Illinois Extension.