4-H Youth Development Programs & Events
- June 23 | Electricity Snap Circuit (Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Mt Vernon)
- June 26 | Marcoot Jersey Creamery (Marcoot Creamery, Greenville)
- June 27 | 4-H Show Cat, Dog & Small Pets (Bond County Fairgrounds, Greenville)
- June 27 | 4-H General Project show (Breese District 12 School, Breese)
- June 30 - July 11 | 4-H shows (Washington County Extension office and Fairgrounds, Nashville)
- July 12 - 15 | 4-H Shows (Carlyle Fairgrounds, Carlyle)
- July 18 - 22 | 4-H Shows (Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Whittington)
- July 25 | Clinton County Farm Stroll (various farms)
- July 25 - Aug 5 | 4-H Shows (Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem)
- July 28-30 | 4-H Cooking School (Immanuel United Church, Carlyle)
- July 29 - Aug 3 | 4-H Shows (Bond County Fairgrounds, Greenville)
All 4-H youth events are open to participants from Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties, unless stated otherwise.
View all programs available to residents in our local area!
Illinois 4-H produces the youth leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need to solve world problems. Many programs can be tailored to meet the needs of youth in school classrooms, after-school programs, partner sites, military installations, community groups, and more. Contact your local Extension Office to find out what is available in your area.
Find out more about our Youth Programs
Teacher's Corner
Making Bouquets
Pollinator Seed Balls
County 4-H Programs
Interested in learning more about 4-H but not sure where to start? Complete this interest survey to find the 4-H group that's just right for you. If you're already a member, you'll find everything you're looking for in the links below.
Illinois 4-H has Classroom Kits and lessons available for local teachers. These programs are a great way to supplement regular classroom instruction with fun, hands-on, age-appropriate activities.
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Making Bouquets
Recent studies have shown that giving flowers to others improves mental health and well-being. University of Illinois Extension Educator Chris Lueking has tips and techniques for making wonderful arrangements with minimal product.
