-
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…
Public Speaking Workshops
Learn basic techniques to improve your presentation and speaking skills! Workshop participants will:
Grow confidence in speakingPractice voice controlLearn to…-
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…
Friends of Extension Giving Tuesday Fundraiser
A word from DuPage Friends of Extension
Join DuPage Friends of Extension in celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 1, 2026. Together, we can support our communities and help them grow…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
4-H Night with the Chicago Wolves
Come with your 4-H family and friends for a fun day at Allstate Arena to experience the Chicago Wolves in action on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
Special group rate tickets: $22.21 each (…
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…