What's it like in 4-H? 

In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.

In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.

For information about 4-H Clubs in Bond County, call us at 618-664-3665 or email vohlken@illinois.edu.

Opportunities for Youth in Bond County

For more information, check your most recent 4-H newsletter or call the Bond County Extension Office at 618-664-3665.
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Local Resources

Find a local 4-H Club in Bond County

  • Dream Catchers* (Pocahontas)
  • Dudleyville* (Pocahontas)
  • Old Ripley (Pocahontas)
  • Liberty* (Pleasant Mound)
  • Prizewinners* (Greenville)
  • Showstring (Greenville)
  • Simple Room* (Greenville)
  • Stars and Stripes* (Greenville)
  • SPIN CLUB - Fishing (Greenville)
  • SPIN CLUB - Super Stitchers (Greenville)
  • Trailblazers (Mulberry Grove)
  • Wall Street 4-H Club* (Mulberry Grove) 

* These clubs offer a dedicated Cloverbud club for youth ages 5-7 years. 

Traditional 4-H Clubs meet regularly throughout the year, offering members the opportunity to explore a wide range of projects, including STEM, Agriculture, Creative and Visual Arts, and more. These clubs provide hands-on learning experiences, leadership development, and a strong sense of community for youth of all interests.

Special Interest Clubs (SPIN CLUBS) are short-term clubs that meet 6-8 times over a brief period, focusing on a single topic. These clubs provide an in-depth exploration of a specific interest. 

For more information, call the Bond County Extension Office at 618-664-3665.

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4-H Records 2024-2025

Be sure to complete your Goal Sheets and update your Member Record Book throughout the year. These are great tools to guide you as you decide on projects, complete learning, and attend events for this program year. 

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