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4-H Beef Clinic

County: Clinton

Join us for a Beef Clinic on June 8 at 9 a.m. at the Tebbe Farm in Jamestown!
Kids will learn the basic needs of beef cattle and practice showmanship skills to help them feel confident and…

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Nibbles Kids Gardening Club | Sycamore

Every Monday in June
County: DeKalb
Give your young grower the chance to dig in, explore, and discover the magic of gardening this summer! Children ages 5–18 (as of 9/1/2025) are invited to join the Nibbles Kids Gardening Club for…
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Backyard Composting for Gardeners

County: Woodford

Compost is more than the smelly scraps from the dinner table. Join Illinois Extension Master Gardeners to uncover why composting is important & discuss its benefits. From backyard basics to…

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Get Up and Dance: Dixon

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Discover movement styles during this fun and engaging series. No dancing experience required! 

Mondays | June 8 - July 13, 3-4 pm | Ages 7-14 | $15 @The Facility

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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Afternoon Session
County: Monroe

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Basic cooking and…
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Youth Cooking School

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe

Calling all young chefs ages 9–14! Join us for an exciting, hands-on culinary experience designed to build confidence and skills in the kitchen.

Participants will learn:

Basic cooking and…
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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Christian
Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a…

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Instructor leads students in cooking projects at Memorial Hospital's teaching kitchen.
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Cooking 101 School

Is your child ready to roll up their sleeves and learn their way around the kitchen? Cooking 101 School gives youth a fun, hands-on introduction to basic cooking skills while building confidence,…

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Horticulture Core Education Training

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

University of Illinois Extension's Horticulture Core Education Training is designed for adults of any age who love to learn about gardening/horticulture and have a desire to give back to their…

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Cooking 101

County: Marion

Step into the kitchen with confidence! Cooking 101: 4-H Kitchen skills series gives youth a hands-on experience. Participants will learn:

Essential culinary techniquesSafe and smart kitchen…

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