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2025 Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports State Competitions - Making the best better
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...
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This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
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Back to school tips for parents and students
The beginning of school means changes from the “free flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Here are some tips from West Virginia...
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Indoor and outdoor activities for kids and families
Summers at home can often feel like a full-time job of having to find constant entertainment for the kiddos. The good news? You don’t need an...
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Northbrook Middle School Students Raise $850 for Local Food Pantry
MENDOTA, Ill. - Seventh and eighth-grade students at Northbrook Middle School in Mendota are stepping up to address food insecurity in their communities through the 4-H Food Action Academy. The 4-H Food Action Academy is a curriculum designed to help youth understand how food...
Food Fusion Workshop Brings Science and Creativity to the Kitchen
Local youth will have the chance to mix creativity with science at the upcoming Food Fusion Workshops, hosted by Washington County 4-H as part of the Project Roadshow series. These hands-on programs are designed to spark curiosity and culinary skills through a unique blend of cooking, food...
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Ready, Set, Fly into the Future! Beyond Ready to Fly!
PRINCETON, Ill.-  The new 4-H Drone Clubs in Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam Counties are taking flight! Thanks to a generous grant from Compeer Financial, our 4-H team was able to purchase three drone kits and launch an exciting learning adventure for more than 25 youth...
Lights, Camera, Confidence! Theatre & Public Speaking for Kids
Are you ready to step into the spotlight? Kaskaskia College and 4-H invite youth ages 8 and older to join our Theatre Arts & Public Speaking Workshop on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kaskaskia College.This fun and interactive workshop is designed to help young...
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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...

School and Community Gardens Learning Module

Bring the garden into the schoolyard with our online School and Community Gardens Self-Paced Learning Modules. A school garden can be many things, from a pollinator garden, to a sensory garden, or a bulb garden. Our online learning modules focus on vegetable gardening while we take you on a...

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Danielle Gapinski

Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development – Creative and Cultural Arts
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