4-H in Coles 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.

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4-H Shooting Sports

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

May 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter

March 2025 Newsletter

February 2025 Newsletter

January 2025 Newsletter

 

 

New to 4-H?

4-H Club List

Member Resources

2024-2025 Calendar

ZSuite Enrollment Information 

2024 Fall Photo Contest Information Form

2023-2024 4-H Events List

Member Record Book 

Livestock Record

Book order info. sheet

Project Info. (Spark Sheets)

4-H Camp Information

Shooting Sports Health Emergency Medical Form- English

Shooting Sports Health Emergency Medical Form- Spanish

Shooting Sports

Health Emergency Medical Form

Risk Release Form

Shooting Log

Shooting Sports Record Sheet

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

Fiscal forms and their purpose Info. sheet

Check yourself as an officer

4-H Officer Resource Book

Fundraising Approval Form

Secretary's Book

Treasurer's Book

Incident/Accident Investigation Form

Livestock Paperwork

2025 Nomination Form Beef Premiere

2025 State Fair Lamb & Goat Nomination Form

Horse Ownership/Leasing 

Fairs/Shows

2025 Fair Entry Instructions

2024-2025 Fair Book

General Projects Score Sheets

24/25 - Livestock Birth, Ownership, and Tattoo Dates for County 4-H & Illinois State Fair Junior Show

4-H Dog Showmanship Judging Sheet

Beginner Novice Scoresheet

Novice Group Exercise

Novice A or B

Preferred Novice

Graduate Novice

Open A - Open B- Preferred

2025 4-H Dog Care Class Judging Sheet

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

YQCA Certification Registration Instructions

 

Livestock/Small Animals Training

YQCA website

QAEC Training with Zsuite

YQCA Web-Based Training Help Document

Instructor-Led Training Help Document

Getting Your YQCA Certification Help Document

YQCA Disability Accommodations

YQCA Frequently Asked Questions & Video Guides

Volunteer Position Openings

4-H Volunteer Application

4-H Volunteer Shooting Sports Coordinator Job Description

Illinois State Fair Information

State Fair Livestock ShoWorks Online Entry Tutorial