4-H in Macoupin 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.

Local Events, Workshops, and Deadlines

Party supplies - cups, candles, balloons, confetti, straws, party horns, candy, ribbon

Community Service Project

Put your "Hands to Larger Service" by helping us fill birthday bags to donate to local food pantries.
A sunflower patterned quilt with a green border.

History of Barn Quilts Workshop

Learn about the history of barn quilts and make your very own to take home.

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Discover the World of Robotics

Youth will learn to build and program robots to accomplish various tasks and participate in optional competition opportunities.
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Fall Food Science Kit

Think like a food scientist and explore the oxidation of apples with a fun enzymatic browning experiment.
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Fall Pumpkin Kit

Make pumpkins from material provided in the kit.
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Cloverbud Fall Tree Kit

Take home and create a fall tree with tissue paper!

Children sitting in chairs while the 4-H flag, and American Flag, and a gavel are displayed on a table.

4-H Officer Training

Open to any current 4-H officers or any members who are interested in becoming an officer!
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4-H Volunteer Training

Encouraged for all 4-H club leaders in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties TOPICS:
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Pumpkin Painting Contest

Create your own painted pumpkin! Pumpkins can be painted and decorated. The pumpkin MUST be decorated by the 4-H member.
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Fall Photo Contest

Take a photo with a Fall theme! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member.

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Fairs and Shows

Awards

Scholarships

  • McAllister/Robinson Scholarship Application - The Macoupin County 4-H Foundation awards a scholarship to an outstanding 4-H member who is either a high school senior or freshman in college or trade school. The $500 scholarship is awarded at Achievement Night. Scholarship applications are due by September 1.

Required Trainings to Show Livestock

  • YQCA – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (required for beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine)
  • QAEC – Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification (required for dog, cat, poultry, rabbit, small pet, and horse)
  • Due May 1 in order for you to show livestock at your local county 4-H fair.

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