Taylor Sinclair
Christian & Montgomery County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth Development
(217) 532-3941
4-H in Christian County
What's it like in 4-H?
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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.
4-H Winter Photo Contest
Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest!
4-H Plant Terrarium Workshop
Discover the beauty of plant terrariums in this fun, interactive workshop. Learn the basics and design your own unique terrarium to take home and enjoy.
YQCA Training
4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine
4-H Livestock Skillathon
This contest will give youth the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in various aspects of livestock management.
4-H Shooting Sports: Archery
Under the guidance of a certified instructor, youth will learn the safe and responsible handling of archery equipment, and more specifically proper and safe archery shooting techniques.
4-H Public Speaking Contest
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment.
Scrapbooking Workshop
Join us for a fun evening of scrapbooking with friends! Youth will learn basic scrapbooking techniques and use their creativity to design two scrapbook pages to take home.
Can that Strawberry Jam!
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and safely preserving it through water bath canning.
4-H Agriculture Career Exploration Trip
The tours will highlight careers, trends, and technology related to the ag field. Members will learn firsthand from professionals currently working in the agriculture industry.
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Fairs and Shows
Awards & Scholarships
- Christian County 4-H Award Dates & Deadlines
- 4-H Activity Record - This document is a good tool to keep track of everything the 4-H member has done throughout the program year. It is not required but is very useful when completing 4-H records at the end of the program year.
- 4-H Livestock Record
- 4-H Outstanding 1st Year Award
- 4-H Outstanding Member Award
- 4-H Secretary Book
- 4-H Treasurer Book
- 4-H Experience Award Application
- 4-H Experience Application Tips and Deadlines
- 4-H Activity Report: EXAMPLE
- 4-H Experience Award Application: EXAMPLE
- 4-H Mapped Activity Report & Application: EXAMPLE
Required Trainings to Show Livestock
For More Information
Cheralee Vohlken
Christian & Montgomery County 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator
Keywords
4-H
Youth Development
(217) 287-7246
Jessica Jaffry
4-H Youth Development Educator
Keywords
4-H
Environment
Health
Leadership Development
Life Skills
Livestock
Social-Emotional Health
STEM
Workforce Development
Youth Development
(217) 854-9604