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Fun with Food Science leader workshop

Calling all club leaders! Science project workshop Sept. 17

Elevate your 4-H Club Meetings with an exciting opportunity to integrate fun and engaging food science experiments. Join our hands-on virtual workshop, where Linda Perucca from the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation will guide you through tasty activities that bring food science concepts to life.

Discover the art of product development with a potato chip seasoning lab, craft ice cream in a bag right from home, and enjoy demonstrations on creating bubble gum and rock candy. Plus, registered participants have the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card to stock up on supplies for your club.

Date and Time: September 17, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Audience: 4-H club leaders

Echoes and Embers 4-H event for 8-14 year olds

Hands-on Arts Day - Echoes and Embers Oct 12

Registration is open for the 2026 Echoes & Embers Art Camp in Ottawa, IL!

Explore this hands‑on arts day where youth explore creativity in nature through new ways to experiment, make, and express themselves. From bold art techniques to quiet moments of noticing the world around you, youth move through four stations, try out new ideas, and discover the sparks of creativity you didn’t even know were there. 

This camp is open to youth ages 8–14 and will be held Monday, October 12 at 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Thanks to generous support from our 4-H Foundation, this experience is offered at no cost to participants. Lunch will be provided. 

Register before September 25.

4-H State Events

Upcoming Events

4-H Fall Family Camp

4-H Memorial Camp
Sep 11

State 4-H State Shoot: Air Rifle

Central Illinois Precision Shooters
Sep 12

State 4-H State Shoot: Shotgun

Brittany Shooting Park
Sep 26