What's it like in 4-H?
The Fulton County 4-H program is open to youth ages 8 to 18 as of September 1. The current 4-H year runs from September 1 through August 31. Young persons may join 4-H at any time of the year, but to show at the summer 4-H Shows, they must be enrolled at the Extension office in Fulton County by May 1 of each 4-H year.
In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.
In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.
Check out these local 4-H Clubs
Astoria
Astoria Pirates | Meets: 3rd or 4th Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m.
- Leader: Sally Bair | 309-338-8513
Avon
Avondale | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 4 p.m.
- Leader: Dusty Stephens | 309-368-5074
- Leader: Robyn Hendel | 309-333-0516
Cuba
Big Ten | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 3 p.m.
- Leader: Jessica Thomas | 309-258-1136
- Leader: Hillary Pasley | 309-232-0424
Canton
Canton Luckettes | Meets: 1st Sunday of each month @ 4 p.m.
- Leader: Amanda & Grant Stephenson | 309-338-7355
Cloverbud Cuties (ages 5-7) | Meets: 1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30 p.m.
- Leader: Crindie Hopping | 309-338-1470
Checkrow
Checkrow Volunteers | Meets: 3rd Monday of each month @ 7 p.m.
- Leader: Velynna Spangler | 309-789-6345
Fairview
Fairview Huskies | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 2 p.m.
- Leader: Bonita Leady | 309-371-0391
Farmington
Farmington Lucky Clovers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 5 p.m.
- Leaders: Sarah Kiesewetter | 217-637-5487
- Leader: Jacob Wilson | 309-224-4588
Glasford
Logan Leaders | Meets: 1st Thursday of each month @ 6 p.m.
- Leader: Nicole Lettow | 309-696-9725
Ipava
Pleasant Spacemakers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 6 p.m.
- Leader: Cindy Chaffin | 309-333-6284
Lewistown
Busy Bees | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 6 p.m.
- Leader: Tara Ricker | 309-226-3896
Jolly Workers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 2 p.m.
- Leader: Dezaray Peters | 309-224-3292
- Leader: Tara Postin | 309-303-8196
Smithfield
Smithfield Up and Coming | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 3 p.m.
- Leader: Cindy Ellis | 309-783-3911
- Leader: Dakota Martin | 309-338-3905
Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs
Junior Master Gardener | Club will meet seasonally April – September
- Leader: Gayle Blodgett | 309-338-2367
Junior Master Naturalist | Meets: once a month, January - July - Contact U of I Extension office for more details - 309-547-3711
- Leaders: Extension Master Naturalists Jenny Beal and Amanda Atchley
Livestock Judging Club | meeting days and judging competition dates and times vary
- Leader: Robyn Hendel | 309-333-0516
Outdoors Club | meeting days and times vary.
- Leader: Brad Robinson | 309-303-9585
Shooting Sports Clubs | Fall Session and Spring Session
- Coordinator: Nick Schisler | Contact U of I Extension office for more details - 309-547-3711
- Air Rifle
- .22 Caliber Pistol
- Shotgun
- Smallbore .22 Rifle
- Spring 2026 schedule
