4-H in Coles County
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.
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4-H Shooting Sports Contests
Find all the details for the Illinois State 4-H Shooting Sports Contests. Open to youth 14 to 18 in an organized 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Coles County 4-H Newsletters
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Member Resources
2024 Fall Photo Contest Information Form
Coles County Awards/Scholarships
2023-2024 Awards & Records Dates & Deadlines
Illinois State Awards & Scholarships
2025 Elgin and Genevieve Daily Scholarship
2025 Thomas M. Frazier Memorial Scholarship
Extension Foundation 4-H Camp Scholarship Application
2025 4-H Camp Scholarship Application|
Club Resources
Coles County Fairs/Shows
General Project Discovery Report Form
Cooking 201 State Fair Recipes
Cooking 301 State Fair Experiments
Cooking 301 State Fair Recipes
Cooking 401 State Fair Recipes
Coles 2024 Horse Show Info. Sheet
Multi-County Dog Show Info. Sheet
Multi-County Cat Care Show Info. Sheet
New Family Log-in to Fairy Entry
Returning Exhibitors Fair Entry Sign In Instructions
Communications Public Presentations 2024 4-H Fair Book Guidelines
YQCA Certification Registration Instructions
Livestock/Small Animals Training
YQCA HelpDoc Web Based Training Certification