Learn important life skills in this "learn-by-doing" experience! Meetings held on Sundays, May 5, 19, June 2, 16, 30, and July 14, from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds. Bring your goat, or leasing options are available. Learn how to judge and select goats, feed and manage goats, fit and show goats. Put your skills to the test at the Mercer or Rock Island County 4-H Goat Shows during fair! There's a limited number of goats available for lease, so don't delay, register today!
4-H Events, Workshops, Classes, & Fairs
4-H Goat Club for Mercer and Rock Island Counties
Mercer County 4-H Fishing Club April 20-May 25
Cast Off with Us: Join Our 4-H Fishing Club First Meeting at Central Park, Aledo! Our inaugural gathering is set for April 20th at Central Park in Aledo, starting at 9 a.m. to go over the plans for the club including the pond schedule, detailing locations, and activities. Subsequent meetings will take place on April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 at various pond locales from 9 to 11 a.m. Secure your spot by registering through Zsuites.
4-H Shooting Sports
Young people can build their marksmanship skills as a member of our 4-H Shooting Sports program. We provide a supportive environment in which our members can experience hands-on, fun learning experiences. The program instills a love of outdoor sportsmanship while also teaching safe and responsible handling and use of equipment.
Share your talents with the next generation!
We are currently looking for additional shooting sports, and Hunting and Outdoor instructors. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the program, contact: Coach Bill Peterson @shootyssa@gmail.com or call 309-945-2108.
4-H Archery Club, Fridays, 6:30 pm, Bettendorf, IA or Colona, IL
Meetings are every Friday at 6:30 pm. In the Fall/winter meets at the Davenport Valley Archers Indoor Range, 1298 44th St, Bettendorf, IA. In Spring/Summer meets at the Bi-Sate Sportsman Assoc., 571 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL. $20 material fee (covers 6 weeks of classes through YSSA) and $20 4-H enrollment fee (one-year 4-H enrollment September 1 to August 31). Open to youth 8 to 18. Equipment provided by a grant from the NRA. Register at go.illinois.edu/RI4HArcheryClub
4-H Shotgun Club, Thursdays at 5 pm, Colona, IL
Meetings are every Thursday at 5 pm at Bi-State Sportsman Association Inc 571 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL. $50 material fee (covers 6 weeks of classes) and $20 4-H enrollment fee (one-year 4-H enrollment September 1 to August 31). Open to youth 10 to 18. Equipment and ammunition provided by the NRA. Register at go.illinois.edu/RI4HShotgunClub
4-H Fair Shows 2024
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Step into the vibrant world of 4-H fairs where creativity, skill, and community converge! Our unit covers the 4-H Shows in Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark Counties. Browse through our show books for detailed information on competitions, exhibitions, and demonstrations. Save the dates and join us for unforgettable experiences celebrating the talents and achievements of our 4-H members!
Henry County 4-H Shows June 18-23: Henry County 4-H Fair Book
Mercer County 4-H Shows July 8-13: Mercer County 4-H Fair Book
Rock Island County 4-H Shows July 16-20 Rock Island County 4-H Fair Book