1 in 14 kids in Illinois is in 4-H. Through 4-H, youth can travel, have fun, build leadership skills and connect with new friends, mentors and future employers. Get ready to make the best better!
Explore existing DeWitt County 4-H clubs below. Don't see one in your area? Start your own club! All you need is an adult volunteer and five youth who will meet at least six times a year and explore one or many project areas.
Clubs not your style? Sign up for an afterschool program or attend 4-H summer camp in Monticello. Teachers, add a 4-H curriculum to your classroom. Teenagers, share your skills and become a 4-H Teen Teacher.
Interested? Ready to take the plunge?
Complete this state interest survey to find the 4-H group that's right for you. If you're ready to start a club or get 4-H in your classroom, please fill out this contact form and a 4-H staff member will be in touch.
Membership Enrollment
The 4-H new year begins September 1. Enroll or re-enroll as a member, family, club or volunteer through 4-H Online. Need help? Check out the How to Enroll page. Find all the materials you need for project guides and selection, releases and medical forms, club position books, financial statements, fundraiser and donation documents and more on the Club Resources page.
Cloverbud programs are open to 5 to 7-year-olds. 4-H is open to 8 to 18-year-olds. If you're already a member, explore the links below for more resources.
Decatur
Crossfire Shooting Sports
Air Rifle, Archery or Shotgun, character building and safety. Additional club fees apply.
Beginning Archery: October-December | Air Rifle: January-March | Shotgun: May-July
Homesteaders
Hands-on projects, club focus decided by members yearly
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
4-H Rainbow Stars
Cloverbuds only, wide range of interests-something for everyone!
Argenta
A&O Producers
Traditional community club
Blue Mound
The 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 Blues
Individual development, community service, Cloverbuds welcome
Mt. Zion Eagles
Dependent on needs/interests of families
Horse Show
June 26 - 27, 2021 | DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds
DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties Livestock and General Project Show
July 9 - 12, 2021 | DeWitt County 4-H Fairgrounds
Illinois State Fair
August 12 - 22, 2021 | Springfield
2021 Showbook
4-H Fair Enrollment Instructions
Exhibit Report Form
Planning for Your 4-H Project Talk or Demonstration
Member Awards and Recognitions
DMP County 4-H Award Application (Ages 8-18)
State 4-H Experience Level Recognition Application
Illinois 4-H Sustaining the Future Award
County 4-H Outstanding Second Year Member Application
Member Scholarships
Illinois 4-H Scholarship Application (Ages 15-18)
Superior Young Producer Scholarship (Ages 14-18)
Adult Awards
County 4-H Leader of the Year Award
County 4-H Family Spirit Award
Club Awards
County Clover Club Bingo Challenge



