4-H in DuPage County

About 4-H

In 4-H, you can make friends, have fun, give back, and try new things with the help of caring adults. Whatever your interests or goals, there’s a 4-H experience for you. Attend a workshop to learn something new. Join a local 4-H club to find a place you belong. Plan service projects to support your community.  Build leadership skills to help you succeed in life. Sign up for projects to explore your interests. You make 4-H what you want it to be.

In DuPage County, we offer more than a dozen community clubs and 80 projects for youth to choose from. Ready to learn more? Call our office at 630-955-1123 or fill out our 4-H interest form.

Fall/Winter 2022 | Upcoming programs

More coming in 2023:

Join our interest list to get reminders and additional details on these upcoming events.

Local Events and News

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Join our Interest List

4-H empowers and prepares young people for success. Fill out this survey to help us find experiences to fit your family.
Upcoming events

Mark your calendar

Find out more about 4-H workshops, SPIN Clubs, and learning opportunities that are coming up!
Online Enrollment

Enroll in 4-H for 2022-23

Learn how to start your family's 4-H Account in our new online enrollment system.
4-H Member Projects

Explore 4-H projects

4-H makes learning fun! A variety of projects (or topics) are offered so members can pick the ones that most interest them.
Volunteer

Learn how to volunteer

As a 4-H volunteer, you can share your skills and experience to help transform a new generation of confident, young leaders.

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Find 4-H show information

4-H show season is around the corner. Find your fairbook, important forms, and more on our resource page.
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Read about 4-H in the news

Want to know some of the latest local news with Extension and 4-H? Check out the News Releases page.
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Helpful information in one place

This handbook is to help you learn more about 4-H in DuPage County, and how to help your child have a positive experience in 4-H.

Check out these helpful links for 4-H families, clubs & volunteers:

  • 4-H Resources: Access information and forms for clubs and enrollment.
  • 4-H Shows: Get important information and links for fairs, shows, and contests, including the fairbook.
  • 4-H Awards: Find forms for records, awards and scholarships.
  • 4-H Volunteers: Learn how to volunteer and find helpful resources for volunteers.

Additional resources for this county:

State Resources for Illinois 4-H Members and Clubs

Club Resources

Club Resources
Member Projects

Member Projects
Teen Leadership

Teen Leadership
Enrollment Instructions

Enrollment Instructions 2021-22

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