4-H is a fun adventure every day. Meet new friends, across the street and across the state. Explore careers. Win prizes. Build robots. Innovate. Teach. Create. Bake. Craft. Dream. Grow. Serve. In 4-H, you decide what your club does, with the help of caring adult leaders. The more you do, the greater your chances at earning college scholarships and trips to national conferences. 4-H is the place where you belong and are part of a life-changing group of friends. It's where you decide what matters most to you and learn about things that interest you. And, it's the place where you serve in the community where you live.
Parents, in 4-H, your child will build skills they’ll need to be successful—at home, school, and in their community while they explore amazing careers opportunities. 4-H mentors empower young people to set goals and achieve big dreams. Your child will feel safe and welcomed while they pursue personal interests and build confidence in their skills. 4-H serves all youth from age 5 to 18.
You may think that 4-H is just for kids who live on farms. That’s just not true! Although 4-H started on farms, it's expanded as families have moved to urban areas. Although some 4-H members own livestock animals, lots of members choose other projects such as aerospace, visual arts, gardening, photography, or robotics.
2025 Henderson County Fair Book
Henderson County General Show Absentee Packet
Awards - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for 4-H member and club awards available at the state level
Club Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Meetings tab
Enrollment Resources - County
Enrollment Resources - State: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to Step 4: Enroll Online
Project Resources: Visit the Illinois Extension, Youth Development page, scroll down to the Project Record Sheets
Project Resources: Livestock Projects
Volunteer Resources
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1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: extension@illinois.edu
