What's it like in 4-H?
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
Brimfield
Jubilee Patriots | Meets: 3rd Sunday each month @ 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Youth on Fire | Contact leader for meeting dates and times
- Leader: Samantha Relaford | Email
Dunlap
Dunlap Dynamite | Meets: 4th Sunday each month @ 3 pm
- Leader: Karen Carter | 243-1152 | Email
Elmwood
Elmwood All-Stars | Meets: 3rd Sunday each month @ 6:00-7:30 pm
- Leader: Julie Giles | Email
Kickapoo
Kickapoo Kickers | Meets: 2nd Tuesday each month @ 6 - 7:30 pm
- Leader: Colleen Callahan | 309-208-1209 | Email
“Neighbor Kids” Dairy Club | Meets: 1st Friday each month @ 7 - 9 pm
- Leader: Fred Rosenbohm | 697-4041 | Email
Laura
Laura Winners | Meets: 3rd Sunday each month @ 5:00 pm
- Leader: Carol Cowser | 678-4495 | Email
- Leader: Karla Smith | 645-4282 | Email
- Leader: Erin Murphy | 309-922-1122
Peoria
Peoria Clovers | Meets: 2nd Sunday each month @ 1 - 3 pm
- Leader: Beth Parry | Email
Princeville
Edelstein Eager Beavers | Meets: 3rd Monday each month @ 6 pm
- Leader: Mary Hermann
- Leader: Hannah Martin | 309-657-9763 | Email
Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs
Wildlife Prairie Park 4-H Learning Garden | Facebook Group
- Meets once a month January through May and then various days during planting, growing and harvesting seasons
- Leader: May Bach, Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist | Email
Shooting Sports | Spring and Fall sessions
- Archery
Dog Obedience | Summer session leading up to 4-H Show
- Contact U of I Extension office, Peoria for complete details | 309-685-3140
Midnight Riders | Contact U of I Extension for complete details.
- Leader: Peggy Kreichgauer | 309-232-6372 | Email
Sheep | Meets once a month on Saturdays leading up to the fair, and more frequently as it gets closer to the fair
- Leader: Sarah Lueschow | Email
Rabbit | Contact U of I Extension office for details. Plans to start meeting in the spring 2025.
- Leader: Marie Lindahl | Email
Goat | Contact U of I Extension office for details. Plans to start meeting in the spring 2025.
- Leader: Missy and Scott Stevens | Email
Robotics | Contact U of I Extension office for details. Plans to start meeting in the spring 2025.
- Leader: Robert and Mary Herrmann | Email
Fashion Week | Meets on Sunday afternoons in downtown Peoria
Historical Reenactment | Meet 1st or 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5 PM in Princeville
- Leader: Kristi Smith | Email
Tractor | Starts Spring of 2025
- Leader: Roy Maguire | Email
