4-H in Bureau 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.

Find a club near you in Bureau County.

Upcoming Programs:

4-H Dog Show: July 22, 2024 | Baker Lake Park, Peru,IL | Click here for more information

4-H Bureau Fair: July 11-13 2024

Local Events, Workshops, and Deadlines

Quality Assurance and Ethics

Quality Assurance & Ethics training is required to be completed, online, one time for 4-H members exhibiting dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry and horse projects.

2023-2024 Project Guide

The 4-H New Year is here and the new 4-H Project Selection Guide is ready and waiting for you!

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?

Fairs and Shows

2023 Bureau County Fairbook

Dog Obedience Training Sessions (2024 Information Coming Soon)

Do Your Own Thing Project Sheet

Fashion Revue Form (2024 Information Coming Soon)

Master Showmanship Forms (2024 Information Coming Soon)

Resources

Awards - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for 4-H member and club awards available at the state level

4-H Club Recognition
Illinois 4-H Experience Award for Individuals
Illinois 4-H Veterinary Science Award
Holstein-Friesian Association Award
Illinois 4-H Electricity Achievement Award
Illinois 4-H Leadership, Citizenship, Professionalism (LCP) Award
Illinois 4-H Key Award
Illinois 4-H State Award

Club Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Meetings tab

Checklist for Club Officers
Club Meeting Agenda Template
Club Treasurer Book
Club Secretary Book
Tips for Good Meetings
Club Fundraising Request Form (click on Fiscal tab)
and more

Enrollment Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Enrollment tab

Agreement to Assume Risk form (also in Spanish)
Annual Code of Conduct Form (also in Spanish)
Member Emergency Medical Form (also in Spanish)
Member & Volunteer Photo, Audio, & Video Permission Form (also in Spanish)

Project Resources: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Project Record Sheets

Livestock Records
Crops Records
Activities Planning Record
Project Plans for various age groups
and more

Project Resources: Livestock Projects

Quality Assurance & Ethics training - to be completed, online, one time for 4-H members exhibiting dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry and horse projects- The QAEC training can now be accessed in the Clover Academy section of the ZSuite Enrollment System. ZSuite can be accessed at https://4h.zsuite.org/. Families can access directions for completing the course at https://go.illinois.edu/TakeQAEC.

Youth for Quality Care for Animals training - to be completed, online or in-person, annually for 4-H members exhibiting beef, sheep, swine, goats and dairy projects

in-person trainings are available during the late spring and early summer months and include a $3 fee

online training is available year-round and includes a $12 fee yqcaprogram.org/

Volunteer Resources