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.

4-H Shooting Sports

Coles County 4-H Newsletters

July 2024 Newsletter

June 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter 

February 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

October 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Member Resources

 

2023-2024 4-H Events List

Member Record Book 

2024 Photo Contest Information Form

2023-2024 Calendar

Livestock Record

4-H Project Information Sheet 2023-2024

Project Info. (Spark Sheets)

4-H Camp Information

 

Coles County Fairs/Shows

Coles 2024 Horse Show Info. Sheet

Multi-County Dog Show Info. Sheet

Multi-County Cat Care Show Info. Sheet

2023-2024 Fair Book

2024 4-H Fair Schedule

New Family Log-in to Fairy Entry

Returning Exhibitors Fair Entry Sign In Instructions

Communications Public Presentations 2024 4-H Fair Book Guidelines

Fair Entry Instructions

YQCA Certification Registration Instructions

 

Coles County Awards/Scholarships

Secretary's Book

Treasurer's Book

Illinois State Awards & Scholarships

Elgin and Genevieve Daily Scholarship

Thomas M. Frazier Memorial Scholarship

Extension Foundation 4-H Camp Scholarship Application

4-H Camp Scholarship Application

 

Livestock Ownership/Lease Papers

2024 State Fair Lamb & Goat Nomination Form

Horse Ownership/Leasing 

Livestock/Small Animals Training

YQCA HelpDoc Web Based Training Certification

YQCA website

YQCA Certification Registration Instructions

QAEC Training with Zsuite

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