4-H in LaSalle 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 LaSalle County.

Member Information

Upcoming Events

**For the most up-to-date programs in 4-H, please contact our 4-H LaSalle coordinator, Toni Pienta.

Buzzing with the Bees at your local Hy-Vee! Pollinator Container Planting Workshop | May 17, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Peru, IL

Rabbit Workshop | May 18, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | LaSalle County Fairgrounds, 4-H Road - Ottawa, IL

Geology Workshop | May 28, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | The Rock and Soul Shop - North Utica, IL

Photography Workshop | May 29, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | LaSalle County Extension Office - Ottawa, IL

Birdhouse Making Workshop | May 31, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | LaSalle County Extension Office - Ottawa, IL

Food Science Camp | July 21 - 25 | starting at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Mendota Civic Center - Mendota, IL

LaSalle County 4-H Shooting Sports Club Information

Welcome to Shooting Sports Page with Disciplines

Shooting Sports Opportunities

Shooting Sports Enrollment Checklist

Participant/Volunteer Agreement Form

Medical Form

Fairs and Shows

2025 LaSalle County 4-H Show Book

2025 LaSalle County 4-H Junior Fair Book

Resources

2025 Registration Information and Links

2025 Fair Entry Instructions

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