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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Conference Date: November 14-15, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It…
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Illinois 4-H Winter Healthy Living Challenge: Your Food Traditions
This winter, we’re celebrating the food traditions that make the season special! Recreate a food tradition that is meaningful to you, your family, or your religious or cultural group,…
Embracing Differences: Mindfulness that Supports Families of Neurodivergent Children
Raising a neurodivergent child can bring joys, challenges, and stress to families. This…
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 5-hour training gives adults who work with…
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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - December
Our free monthly building brick challenge series is back for the 26-27 year! Each month, from October to December, youth can create their own original builds following the month’s theme and…
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Grand Holiday Gift Showcase
Holiday gifting is upon us! The 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassadors challenge 4-H youth ages 5-18 to share their handmade holiday gifts in the Grand Holiday Gift Showcase. Entries…
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Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations 2026
Meet with University of Illinois Extension agriculture experts and learn about the latest research affecting farms while attending the Greater Peoria Farm Show.
Visit the Illinois Extension…
Level Up Your Leadership: Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Info Night
Illinois 4-H State Ambassador Teams give youth ages 13–19 the opportunity to take their 4-H experience to the next level. Ambassadors develop leadership skills, build connections with youth from…
4-H Holiday STEAM Workshop
Come join the University of Illinois Extension as we explore activities in science, technology, engineering, art and math that all relate to the holidays! We have fun and educational sessions…
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IL 4-H Building Brick Build Challenge - Family Winter Break Build
Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at least one…