4-H in Shelby 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.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Click on the following links to find fun upcoming events and workshops!
Shelby County 4-H Week March 16-23
March 16 - Shelby County 4-H Fire-Up
March 16 - Skating Party @ Silver Stars, Mattoon
March 17 - Thank your Club Leader/4-H Volunteer
March 17 - County Public Speaking Contest, 4-H Center 6:30 p.m.
March 18 - Window Display Judging
March 18 - International Night - New location!
March 19 - 4-H Member Showcase
March 20 - Wear Your 4-H T-shirt to School
March 21 - 4-H Community Service Day
April 3 - Tractor/Lawn Mower Workshop Tractor Driving Series
April 9 - Dog Obedience Classes
April 13 - 4-H Poultry Workshop
April 27 - Small Engines Workshop
Public Speaking Contest
Shelby County 4-H Cloverbuds
Click on a link to find timely information about Cloverbud Clubs:
Shelby County 4-H Newsletters
Shelby County 4-H SPIN Club Info
Click on a link to find timely information about one of our SPIN Clubs:
Fairs and Shows
Find information in regard to Shelby County Fairs and Shows here:
2024 Shelby County 4-H Fair Schedule
2024 Shelby County 4-H Fairbook
Completing Shelby County 4-H & Jr. Fair Entries
Horse Ownership Papers Shelby County 4-H & Junior Fair
Horse Lease Papers Shelby County 4-H & Junior Fair
Horse Ownership Papers Illinois State Fair
Horse Lease Papers Illinois State Fair
Shelby County Awards
We celebrate our 4-H'ers achievements. In order to do that, records to report are found here:
- 2023 Achievment Night Slide Show
- 2023 Achievement Night Program
- Member Record
- Completing Year-end 4-H Records 2023
- Shelby County 4-H Activities 2022-2023
- My 4-H Project Record (Green sheet)
- My 4-H Activities Record (Tan sheet)
- Outstanding First Year Member Record
- Outstanding Second Year Member Record
- Community Service Member Record
- Livestock Records for each project, including rabbits, sheep, dairy, beef, poultry, swine, goats, and horses
- Junior Leader Form (optional)
- Secretary's Book
- Treasurer's Book
Scholarships
- Federation Activity Scholarship Form - PDF fill in
- Past Foundation Scholarship Winners
- Application Cover Sheet
- Scholarship Instructions & Checklist
- Scholarship Form
- Foundation Scholarship Application
- Federation Scholarships - Fillable PDF
- Chris Barker Memorial Scholarship Application
- Pork Producers Scholarship Application
- Keegan Virden Memorial Scholarship