Speak Up! Empowering Youth to Own the Stage

Youth will learn to express themselves confidently, connect with their audience, and deliver powerful speeches. Participants will explore essential skills like effective body language, vocal control…

4-H Shopping in Style

Ivy + Blush is partnering with 4-H to help de-code the dress code. Learn tips to dress for your body type. Find your personal style and your best color. Learn from personal stylists on how to…

Heart-Healthy Cooking

Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking class where you'll learn how to make heart-healthy meals that taste great! Discover the best foods to lower cholesterol, understand the different types of fats…

Cloverbud Yarn Bird Workshop

Get ready for a fun, hands-on craft project where you'll create your very own colorful bird using yarn! This Cloverbud project is perfect for younger participants (ages 5-7) who want to explore…

Youth Beginner Crochet Workshop

Join us for a fun and creative hands-on crochet workshop, perfect for beginners ages 8-18! This workshop will guide you through the basics of crochet. Ages: 8 - 18 years old. Do not have to be a…

Certified Food Protection Managers Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

YQCA Training

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2025 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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Cheese, Charcuterie and Culinary Confidence

Dive into the delicious art of charcuterie and cheese in this interactive class. Build confidence in food preparation while learning to identify nutritious ingredients like fruits, vegetables,…

Showmanship Clinic

A Showmanship Clinic for rabbits and poultry is being offered to youth interested in improving their animal handling and presentation skills. Participants will learn techniques for grooming, showing…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person test-only session and all exams will be available.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture…