Kids and 4-H

Building Leaders of Tomorrow

Membership Enrollment

4-H is open to 8 to 18-year-olds, but there are also Cloverbud clubs and programs available for kids ages 5 to 7. In 4-H, kids have the freedom to explore topics and projects through hands-on activities that interest them while guided by caring adult mentors. That's all part of the 4-H philosophy of "learn by doing."

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!

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.

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.

DeWitt, Macon, Piatt 4-H Resources

4-H Show Resources

2025 DMP 4-H Show Book

2025 Show Book Webinar

2025 DMP Shooting Sports Final Shoots

Non attending Exhibitor Form

Project guides and selection

Awards and Scholarships

DeWitt, Macon and Piatt 4-H Awards

Award Packet Overview Video
4-H Fridge List (optional)
Award Packet
Online Award application
Fillable PDF Award Application
Illinois 4-H Awards

Club Resources

Releases and medical forms

Secretary and Treasurer Books

4-H Clubs

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.

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
Clover Chiefs: Multi-project club with a focus on livestock
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
Macon County Growing Clovers: Focus on all 4-H project areas from livestock to visual arts,to aerospace, and woodworking. Find your SPARK!
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

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
Ribbon Wranglers: Wide range of interest. Cloverbuds welcome
"Stitches" 4-H Club: Sewing