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 Kendall County, we offer more than 12 community clubs and 80 projects for youth to choose from. Ready to learn more? Call our office at 630-553-5823 or fill out our 4-H interest form.
Winter 2022-23 | Upcoming programs
- Pasta Bridge Workshop | Jan. 26 AND Feb. 2 | Yorkville
- Bridge Bust is Back! | Feb. 11 | Yorkville | Come watch the fun!
- Turn Thoughts into Your Superpowers | Feb. 11 | Naperville
- 4-H Environmental Career Panel with the Morton Arboretum | Feb. 15 | Online
- Cloverbud Workshop: Indigenous Illinois | Feb. 18 | Yorkville
- Creating Impactful Images with Just Your Cell Phone | Feb. 20 | Naperville
- Spotlight on Public Speaking workshop | Feb. 20 | Naperville
- SPRING BREAK workshops | March 28-30 | more info coming soon!
- Beading and Crocheting workshops | March 28 | Yorkville
- Candle-making and Soap-making workshops | March 29 | St. Charles
- Recycled Art workshop | March 30 | Naperville
- "Gramps the Awesome Otter" Cloverbud workshop | March 30 | Naperville
Save the date | More 2023 programs
- Farmette in Action SPIN Club (Spring 1) | Starts March 7 | Hampshire
- Little Roots SPIN Club | Starts in April
- Farmette in Action SPIN Club (Spring 2) | Starts April 18 | Hampshire
- Spring Planter workshop | May 2 | St. Charles
- Tech Explorers SPIN Club 3.0 | Starts May 24 | Yorkville
Join our interest list to get reminders and additional details on these upcoming events.
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.
- 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:
- 2022-23 4-H Calendar (year at a glance)
- Bowl 4 Charity forms
Click here to subscribe to regular e-newsletters from Kendall County 4-H.
Links to recent 4-H Update emails:
Nov. 1, 2022 | Oct. 28, 2022 - Enrollment Information | Oct. 20, 2022 | Oct. 3, 2022 | Sept. 19, 2022 | Sept. 1, 2022 - Records and Awards Information
Links to 2021-22 4-H Update emails:
July 26, 2022 | July 13, 2022 | June 27, 2022 | June 14, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | April 13, 2022 | March 29, 2022 | February 8, 2022 | January 26, 2022 | January 11, 2022 | December 21, 2021 | December 8, 2021 | November 23, 2021 | November 9, 2021 | October 19, 2021 | October 6, 2021 | September 16, 2021 | September 1, 2021
Links to 2020-21 4-H Update emails:
August 18, 2021 | July 22, 2021 | July 6, 2021 | June 23, 2021 | June 9, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | April 13, 2021 | March 23, 2021 | March 8, 2021 | January 29, 2021 | January 25, 2021 (Enrollment and project book information) | January 13, 2021 | December 23, 2020 | December 15, 2020 | December 3, 2020 | December 2, 2020 (Enrollment information/instructions) | November 17, 2020 | November 2, 2020 | October 20, 2020 | October 6, 2020 | September 29, 2020 | September 8, 2020
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