Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February
Save the date!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…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…
Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
About the Program
The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify livestock breeds and evaluate traits that improve local herds. The annual contest is held on the…
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Poultry Judging Contest 2026
IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…
State 4-H Robotics Competition
Save the date!Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026 with more info to come!
It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an…
State 4-H eSports Competition
Save the date!Get ready to game, Illinois 4-H! We’re excited to hold the 2026 eSports Competition May 3, 2026 - more info to come! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this high-energy,…
State 4-H Camp Kaleido
Save the date!Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects,…
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Illini Summer Academies
Save the date!Illini Summer Academies will be held June 21–25, 2026 on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
Discover your potential at Illini Summer Academies, a life-…