Events
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Poultry Judging Contest 2026
IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Mark your calendars!Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp was such a success last year we had to offer it again this year!
Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to…
Wee Nats
State 4-H Robotics Competition
Save the date!Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026 with more info to come!
It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an…
Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition
Save the date!In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes life…
State 4-H Cooking Competition
Save the date!To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen! Be on the lookout for more information about the event soon, and while you wait - put…
Afterschool Networking Group Meeting
Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…
State 4-H Camp Kaleido
Save the date!Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects,…
Mother's Day Flower Walk | Genoa
On the day before Mother's Day, come out to the guided wildflower walks at the Natural Resource Education Center in Russell Woods Forest Preserve. The walks will start on the hour, starting at 10…
4-H Camp Kaleido
Stay tuned for information about the 2026 Camp Kaleido!Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through…