4-H

Events

Kendall County 4-H Kick Off

October 8, 2026

County

Kendall

4-H Open House

October 8, 2026

County

Bond

Fun with Food Science at Home

October 8, 2026

4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

October 8, 2026

County

Ogle

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Blog Posts

From Rocks to Rings: How a Love of Art Became a Jewelry Design Career

September 2, 2026

What if something you loved as a kid could eventually become your career?For jewelry designer and metalsmith Mindy Diaz, it started...

Livestock showmanship clinic offered youth skill development for in the show ring and future careers

August 13, 2026

Raising and showing livestock may seem like a niche skill set, but in reality it offers a long list of life skills, character development, and...

4-H Club Spotlight: Tazewell Country 4-H Club offers unique learning experiences

July 21, 2026

4-H meetings are more than just a regular monthly meeting. Just ask the members of the Tazewell Country 4-H club. Located primarily in Hopedale...

Celebrating independence through 4-H youth development

July 21, 2026

The greatest gifts we can give youth in 4-H go beyond a champion banner, plaque, or even letterman jacket. Confidence in their own abilities is the...

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News Releases

October 7, 2026

Fulton 4-H to honor achievement members
The public is invited to attend the annual Fulton County 4-H Achievement Program and Volunteer Recognition Event. This year's program will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Donaldson Community Center at Wallace Park in Canton. Awards will be presented to Fulton County 4-H...

October 6, 2026

4-H youth are Beyond Ready: Ogle County 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. 4–10, 2026, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the...

October 6, 2026

Northern Illinois 4-H Camp seeks youth leaders to join 2027 Camp Counselor Team
ELIZABETH, Ill. – Northern Illinois 4-H is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic youth to serve as camp counselors for the 2027 Northern Illinois 4-H Camp, scheduled for June 6-10, 2027, at Rock River Christian Camp in Polo, Illinois.Becoming a 4-H Camp Counselor gives...

October 6, 2026

Illinois 4-H staff member wins national award for innovative dual credit and credentialing program
WASHINGTON, DC – In Illinois, rural and under-resourced schools often face barriers to offering dual credit courses and industry-recognized credentials due to shortages of qualified instructors, limited Career and Technical Education (CTE) infrastructure, and fragmented connections...

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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...