Youth Programs

4-H Youth Development Programs & Events

March 5 | 4-H Public Speaking Contest (Kaskaskia College, Centralia)
March 9 | Farm to Future Tour (Top Ag, Trenton)
March 28 | Wild Weather Workshop (Jefferson County Extension office, Mt Vernon)
March 28 | Equine Care & Veterinary Skills Workshop (Greenville University Equine Barn, Greenville)
March 30 | Cloverbuds on the Farm (Marion Extension Office, Salem)
April 1 | 4-H Project Road Show, Kindness Rocks Workshop (Jefferson County Extension Office, Mt Vernon)
April 2 | Farm to Future Tour Showcase (Extension Office, Breese)
April 2 | Little Sprouts on the Farm (Clinton County Extension Office, Breese)
April 2 | Cats 101 Workshop (Bond County Humane Society, Greenville)
April 3 | Aerospace Workshop (Washington County Fairgrounds, Nashville)
April 3 | 4-H Livestock Skillathon (Washington County Extension office, Nashville)
May 9 | Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab (Jefferson County Extension office, Mt Vernon)
May 27 | Fields to Flight (Kaskaskia College Ag Building, Centralia)

All 4-H youth events are open to participants from Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties, unless stated otherwise.

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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.

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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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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.

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