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4-H in Jo Daviess County

What's it like in 4-H? 

In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.

In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.

Local Clubs

  • Scales Mound Club @ 7 PM, first Wednesday of month
  • 21st Century @ 6:45 PM, first Wednesday of the month
  • Pleasant View @ 6:30 PM, third Sunday of the month
  • Shooting Stars @ 6:30 PM, third Sunday of the month
  • Menominee Achievers @ 10 AM, third Sunday of the month
  • Chelsea Busy Bees @ 7 PM, third Tuesday of the month
  • Top Notchers @ 7 PM, last Thursday of the month
  • 4-H Federation  @ 7 PM, first Monday of the month

Club Schedules - printable list of club meeting dates, times and contact information.

Local Events, Workshops, and Deadlines

Boys and Girls Science Siesta

Spend a night at the Discovery Center Children's Museum in Rockford and learn about Drones, Monarchs on the Move, Robots to the Rescue and meet REAL Scientists

4-H Summer Camp

4-H Camp provides boys and girls, including non-4-H members, between the ages of 8-14 the opportunity to make new friends during this safe summer get-away.

International Youth Travel Opportunities

States’ 4-H International’s mission is to enhance world understanding and global citizenship, which we believe can be achieved through living with a local host family and immersing oneself in another culture.

Find Your Form: Open 24/7/365

We know you work on 4-H all hours of the day and night, and we’re ready to help. We have all the resources members, leaders, and clubs need.

Invite your friends to Join 4-H

4-H empowers and prepares young people for success. The new 4-H year begins September 1. Who do you know that could benefit from 4-H?

4-H at the Illinois State Fair

Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during four amazing days of the Illinois State Fair. Get all the details here.

Information and Events

Quality Assurance Ethics Course (QAEC)      -        Fun Day       -       Ski Day     -       4-H Camp       -      Beef Weigh-In          Science Siesta

State Resources for Illinois 4-H Members and Clubs

Club Meetings

Member Projects

Teen Leadership

Educational Programs

Enrollment Instructions