Youth Development

Events

4-H Public Speaking Contest

March 19, 2026

County

Montgomery

Cloverbuds Oven-Bake Clay Workshop

March 20, 2026

County

Richland

4-H Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop

March 21, 2026

County

Edwards

Designing a Unique Scrapbook

March 21, 2026

County

Edwards

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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...

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This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.

September 22, 2025

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

September 9, 2025

The beginning of school means changes from the “free flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Here are some tips from West Virginia...

Indoor and outdoor activities for kids and families

August 7, 2025

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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News Releases

March 17, 2026

4-H Public Speaking Contest results announced
LINCOLN, Ill. – Local 4-H members presented speeches and earned awards at this year’s Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest, which was held March 16 at the Logan County Extension Office in Lincoln.  Awards winners included: Champion...

March 17, 2026

Launch your future at 4-H U: a career and college exploration event for grades 9-12
BELVIDERE, Ill.—Not sure what to do after high school? Let Extension help you. The 4-H U: Dream. Plan. Do. in-person program series is designed for youth going into grades 9–12 as of August 2026 and is open to the public. Through four engaging sessions, participants will explore career pathways...

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March 13, 2026

Stephenson County 4-H Youth Demonstrate Creativity and Confidence at Public Presentations Contest
Stephenson County 4-H members recently showcased their confidence and communication skills during the Stephenson County 4-H Public Presentations Contest held Tuesday, March 10 at the University of Illinois Extension Office on the Highland Community College Campus.Nine youth from across...

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March 12, 2026

4-H food decorating workshop sweetens skills for local youth
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - This winter, Fulton County 4-H offered an appetizing adventure for young creators—a food decorating workshop designed to help youth express their artistic flair through frosting and fun. Part of the 4-H Visual...

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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...