Youth Programs

4-H Youth Development Programs & Events

May 2 | 4-H Animal Clinic & YQCA training (Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Ina)
May 6 | Blooms for Mom (Marion County Extension Office, Salem)
May 9 | Mother's Day Spa-tacular Science Lab (United Way of South Central Illinois, Mt Vernon)
May 16 | Puff Quilt Sewing Workshop (Bradford Bank Community Room, Greenville)
May 21 | 4-H Project Road Show, Livestock Photography Workshop (Bond County Fairgrounds, Greenville)
May 27 | Fields to Flight (Kaskaskia College Ag Building, Centralia)
June 2-4 | 4-H Cooking School (Immanuel United Church of Christ, Carlyle)
June 2-4 | Cooking 101 (First Baptist Church, Woodlawn)
June 8 - 10 | Cooking 101 (Marion County Extension Office, Salem)
June 8 - 10 | Cooking 101: 4-H Kitchen Skills Series (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
June 9 - July 14 | Junior Master Gardener (Salem Community Garden, Salem)
June 15 | Make it for Dad: BBQ Blend Workshop (Jefferson County Extension office, Mt Vernon)

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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Teacher's Corner

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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.

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