Serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties

4-H in Ogle County

What's it like in 4-H?

In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.

In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.

Check out these 4-H clubs in Ogle County.

Local Events, Workshops, and Deadlines

Order 4-H Publications Here

Families should use this link to order the project publications that they will need for the upcoming year.

Beef Weigh-In

Save the date for Beef Weigh-In at the Ogle County Fairgrounds on February 20, 2021.

Public Speaking Contest

The Public Speaking Contest is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 atht the Ogle County Farm Bureau. Registration is Due Friday, March 5.

Club Reports

Check out the current club happenings here!

Monthly Email News

February 2021 4-H E-News

Invite your friends to Join 4-H

4-H empowers and prepares young people for success. The new 4-H year begins September 1. Who do you know that could benefit from 4-H?

4-H Club and Member Forms

We know you work on 4-H all hours of the day and night, and we’re ready to help. We have all the resources members, leaders, and clubs need.

Community Service Survey

4-H clubs are asked to please complete the 4-H Club survey so that we may learn how they are making a difference in our communities.

Ogle County 4-H Foundation

The sole purpose of the Ogle County 4-H Foundation is to support 4-H in Ogle County. 4-H focuses on positive youth development, building life skills, leadership, and community service.

4-H Compost Challenge

This compost challenge is open to all 4-H youth members in Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties. It is a multi-county community service project that is both educational and fun.

Assumption of Risk Form

State Resources for Illinois 4-H Members and Clubs

Club Meetings

Member Projects

Teen Leadership

Educational Programs

Enrollment Instructions

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