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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.
In 4-H, you get to be you! We welcome everyone from all backgrounds, with all interests, wherever you live. Join Illinois' largest out-of-school youth organization!
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.
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.
2024 Fall Photo Contest Information Form
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|
Illinois 4-H Horse Show Guidelines
General Project Discovery Report Form
Cat Care & Showmanship Judging Sheets
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
YQCA HelpDoc Web Based Training Certification