Kids and 4-H

Building Leaders of Tomorrow

Membership Enrollment

4-H is open to 8 to 18 year olds. Cloverbud clubs and programs are available for kids ages 5 to 7.

The membership year begins on September 1. New and existing 4-H members complete enrollment through Zsuite. Need more information about a club or how to enroll? Contact a 4-H staff member!

Not looking to join a club at the moment, but still interested in exploring the many opportunities that 4-H offers? Visit our events page for community-based programs or attend 4-H summer camp in Monticello.

4-H Clubs

Did you know that Illinois 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth organization in the state?

In 4-H, kids have the freedom to explore topics and projects that interest them, all while being guided by caring adult mentors. Through hands-on activities, 4-H fosters a “learn by doing” philosophy, teaching essential skills in problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork.

And, 4-H clubs actively contribute to making their communities better places to live through various community service projects.

There are many 4-H clubs located in our three counties. Clubs focused on a special interest are known as SPIN clubs. Each county has at least one SPIN club, such as poultry, horses, robotics, shooting sports, and more. Traditional 4-H clubs are also available for kids to join.

Interested in beginning a club? There are just a few requirements to meet! You must be 18 or older, meet at least six times throughout the year, and complete the required training. Complete the contact form, and one of our 4-H staff members will be in touch.

DeWitt County Clubs

Clinton

Clinton Archery: Additional club fees may apply
Clinton Air Rifle: Additional club fees may apply
Clinton Cloverbuds: Science and art focus
Clinton Technology Club: STEM focused in exploring technologies
DMP Natural Resources Club: DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt natural resources
Fiber Arts Club: Fiber arts and textile projects
Jimtown: Focus on community service & creative project thinking
Lead Heads Shotgun: Additional club fees may apply
Lucky Whirlwinds: Community service driven, individual development among club members
Rebel Riders: Horses, livestock, wide range of interests
Salt Creek Clovers: Cooking, visual arts, animal science, livestock, wide range of interests
Town & Country: Wide range of interests, something for everyone
Tri-County Cluckers: Poultry

Farmer City

Community Clovers: focus on community service and general project knowledge
Blue Ridge Archery: Additional club fees may apply
Farmer City Cloverbuds: Food and art focus
Master Mega Mind Builders: Master brick builders and STEM activities

Waynesville

Waynesville Braves: A wide range of interests-something for everyone

Macon County Clubs

Decatur

Crossfire Shooting Sports Shotgun: Character building, and safety. Additional club fees apply. Must be at least 10 years old by September 1 to participate in Shotgun
Old King's Orchard: Leadership and club projects, Cloverbuds welcome
4-H SCREAM*: Traditional 4-H Club, First Lego League & First Tech Challenge Robotics Team
Green Machines: Individual interests, leadership experiences, community-driven, Cloverbuds welcome

Long Creek

Long Creek Critters: Individual projects, community service focus

Maroa/Forsyth

Maroa Livestock: Large & small animals, general projects, Cloverbuds welcome

Mt. Zion

Mt. Zion Eagles*: Traditional community club, general projects
Mt. Zion Blues: Individual development, community service, Cloverbuds welcome

*Not currently accepting new members

Piatt County Clubs

Monticello

Learn and Lead: Community service and leadership
Mid-State Marksmen: Air Rifle, Archery, or Shotgun, character building and safety. Additional club fees may apply. Must be at least 10 years old by September 1 to participate in Shotgun.
Monticello High School: (Must be enrolled at MHS) Leadership, livestock, various project areas and community service
Prairie Kids: Various project areas of interest. Cloverbuds welcome
"Stitches" 4-H Club: Sewing

Mansfield

Mansfield Clovers: Agricultural focus and general projects (Currently not accepting new members)
Mansfield Cloverbuds: A wide range of interest, something for everyone (Currently not accepting new members)