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4-H in Fayette County

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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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Find your Local 4-H Club in Fayette County

Traditional 4-H Clubs meet regularly throughout the year, offering members the opportunity to explore a wide range of projects, including STEM, Agriculture, Creative and Visual Arts, and more. These clubs provide hands-on learning experiences, leadership development, and a strong sense of community for youth of all interests.

  • Caprine Kids* (Brownstown)
  • Golden Harvestors* (St. Peter)
  • Ramsey Senors & Senoritas* (Ramsey)
  • Loudon Bunch* (Loudon Township)
  • Sefton Clovers* (Brownstown)
  • Shafter Friends* (Vandalia)
  • St. James Hornets* (St. Elmo)

Special Interest Clubs (SPIN CLUBS) are short-term clubs that meet 6-8 times over a brief period, focusing on a single topic. These clubs provide an in-depth exploration of a specific interest.

  • Stargazers Club 
  • Shooting Sports: Archery 
  • Building Bricks Club 

*These clubs offer a dedicated Cloverbud club for youth ages 5 – 7 years.

For more information, reach out to the Fayette Office at 618-283-2753

4-H Member & Project Resources

4-H Member Resources

In 4-H, members learn about topics that interest them. These are referred to as members “projects.” That could be anything from learning how to cook, build a robot, or care for the environment. One of the most important aspects of 4-H project work is that the 4-H member decides what they want to learn and do as they explore their project. This allows the project to be self-paced and gives children important skills in setting and working toward their goals.

Check out the Project Selection Guide to look through all the projects that Illinois 4-H offers!

Learn more about the 4-H project process with this helpful documents:

My 4-H Project

New Family 4-H Handbook

Member Resource Library

Cloverbud Member Resources

Cloverbuds in Fayette County 4-H

4-H Cloverbud Clubs are for younger children age 5 to 7. During club meetings, youth work as a group on projects perfect for their age. Cloverbud clubs can be independent clubs, or they may meet at the same time as a 4-H community club. Most Cloverbud activities are leader guided and do not use member books. Enrollment is easy. Select “Cloverbud” as your project when you enroll in ZSuite.

For More information and resources on Cloverbud projects, check out Cloverbud Projects .

Project Resources 

Shop 4-H For Project Manuals

Project Plan for ages 8 – 11

Project Plan for ages 12 – 14

Project Plan for ages 15 - 18

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