Youth Development

Events

4-H Teacher Training

October 21, 2026

County

Alexander

Johnson

Massac

Pulaski

Union

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

October 22, 2026

4-H World Explorers Club | Rochelle

October 22, 2026

County

Ogle

2026 Camp Whitetail

October 24, 2026

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Blog Posts

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...

Peoria Afterschool Networking Group brings together community agencies to support local youth and families

June 16, 2026

A strong network of youth-serving organizations can make a lasting difference for young people and families. In Peoria, the collaborative Peoria...

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News Releases

Ava Smith, member of the Villa Grove Grover Clovers, fills out her voting ballot.

October 20, 2026

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Members Learn About Elections at Voter Academy
TUSCOLA, Ill. – Seventeen Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members in first through fifth grade recently participated in a hands-on 4-H Voter Academy hosted by County Clerk and Recorder, Judi Pollock, and her staff in an after school program held on Monday, October 19. This interactive program gave youth an...

A 4-H member holds a second-place ribbon. In the second photo, the member practices shotgun shooting outdoors at a range.

October 20, 2026

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H member earns second place at state shotgun competition
BUNKER HILL, Ill. – Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H member Declan Stollard recently achieved an impressive accomplishment at the Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot, earning top honors among some of the state's best young shooters.Held on September 26 in Bunker Hill, Illinois, the annual...

Youth sit on a combine while two farmers wearing sunglasses give thumbs up signs to the camera

October 20, 2026

Behind every harvest are people, 4-H youth deliver thanks during a stressful season
MORRIS, Ill. — Farmers are the backbone of local communities. Agricultural professionals support people and create opportunities for the next generation. With the 2026 harvest well underway, local Illinois 4-H members showed their appreciation by...

Two 4-H members practice veterinary skills, including wearing protective equipment and examining a stuffed animal on a veterinary table.

October 13, 2026

Local 4-H youth explore veterinary science at University of Illinois Camp Vet Med
Twenty-six youth from the Moultrie-Douglas, Shelby, and Cumberland County 4-H programs recently traveled to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for its annual Open House, themed “Camp Vet Med.” The event offered a day of hands-on learning, career exploration, and...

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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...

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...