4-H

Events

4-H Open House

October 4, 2025

County

LaSalle

Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

October 4, 2025

4-H at Moline Tractor Supply Grand Opening

October 4, 2025

County

Rock Island

Strike up Some Fun with 4-H

October 5, 2025

County

Monroe

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Blog Posts

2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better

October 1, 2025

By any measure, the recent series of 4-H Shooting Sports events attended by the best 4-H shooting sports competitors in the State of Illinois brought...

4-H and Canton Park District bring a piece of Illinois history back to Fulton County

September 22, 2025

Early settlers to the Midwest were in awe of the park-like landscapes of oak savannas, which once dotted the prairie. Today, these beautiful and...

Two young women, one holding the reins of a horse.

Tazewell 4-H Horse Clinics provide positive youth development for past 20+ years

August 20, 2025

Countless hours of work go into making any 4-H project a success, but have you ever wondered what it takes to get ready for a horse show? Just ask...

Old photograph of Illinois 4-H memorial camp

Before the camp flag was raised

July 25, 2025

A Reflection on the Legacy of 4-H Memorial Camp Before the rope-pulling camp game of “tug-of-war,” there was a war pulling young boys...

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News Releases

Three people smile for the camera with pizza on the table

October 2, 2025

Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Emilia Elabed
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community.  This month's spotlight follows...

before and after photos of Perry Harlow when he first started 4-H and now

October 4, 2025

Local youth are 'Beyond Ready' this National 4-H Week
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – This week, Oct. 5-11, local communities are celebrating National 4-H Week to bring awareness and recognition of 4-H youth across the country.  The 4-H program began as an afterschool opportunity to help young people build...

October 1, 2025

Ogle County 4-H joins national celebration of leadership, learning, and service
OREGON, Ill.— From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Ogle County are proving they’re not just ready for the future, they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with...

Youth draws an arrow in a forest competition setting.

October 1, 2025

Youth sharpen their skills at 2025 Illinois 4-H shooting sports state competitions
Jacksonville, IL — The 2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions wrapped up this September, bringing together top youth marksmen from across the state in a series of events that showcased precision, skill, and sportsmanship. Held annually in late August and throughout September, the...

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Videos

We are 'Beyond Ready' this 4-H week

4-H members are 'Beyond Ready' for life today

Illinois 4-H empowers youth to be 'Beyond Ready' for life today. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and real-world experiences, 4-H members sit in the driver's seat to find their spark and explore their interests. Whether it...

Winter Ice Safety

How can you know that ice is safe to walk on? Is old ice safer than new ice? Curt Sinclair, 4-H youth development Extension specialist, walks you through how to stay safe on the ice this winter, covering everything you need to know for winter ice safety including how to make homemade ice picks...