4-H Youth Development Programs & Events
- Oct 26 | Sew Ready: Basic Sewing Skills for Everyday Life (Jefferson County Extension Office, Mt Vernon)
- Nov 1 | Fall Cookie Decorating Workshop (Central Township Building, Greenville)
- Nov 6 | Find Your Spark 4-H Open House (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- Nov 6 | Grow with 4-H Open House (Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem)
- Nov. 11 | Blooming Pumpkins (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- Nov. 11 | Colors of the Autumn Canopy: Oil Pastels (Foundation Park, Centralia)
- Nov 13 | Capture Moments, Create Memories ( Michele Gill Photography, Nashville)
- Nov 16 | 4-H No-Bake Thanksgiving Takes (Clinton County Extension Office, Breese)
- Nov 19 | Holiday Snack Attack (Jefferson County Extension Office, Mt Vernon)
- Nov 20 | Find Your 4-H Adventure Open House (Roland Lewis Community Building, Mt Vernon)
- Nov. 21 | Cup of Creativity - Entrepreneurship (Gather Coffee Shop, Okawville)
- Nov 30 | 4-H Handmade Gift Workshop (Clinton County Extension Office, Breese)
- Dec 21 | 4-H Mystery Basket Showdown (Evergreen Christian Church, Salem)
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.
