4-H Youth Development Programs & Events
- 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 | Circuit Explorers Electricity (Snap Circuits) Workshop (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- June 9 - July 14 | Junior Master Gardener (Salem Community Garden, Salem)
- June 10 | Circuit Masters Electricity Workshop (Wiring) (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- June 15 | YQCA training (Salem Extension office, Salem)
- June 15 | Make it for Dad: BBQ Blend Workshop (Jefferson County Extension office, Mt Vernon)
- June 15 | Community Youth Impact Coalition (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- June 15 | Lego Robotics Day Camp (Clinton County Extension Office, Breese)
- June 18 | STEM-tastic Builders Challenge (Washington County Extension Office, Nashville)
- June 20 | 4-H Horse Show (King City Saddle Club, Mt Vernon)
- 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 - Aug 5 | 4-H Shows (Marion County Fairgrounds, Salem)
- 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.
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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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Making Bouquets
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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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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.
