Lake & McHenry County 4-H Resources

Project Resources

• Learn about all the different projects 4-H has to offer with the Illinois 4-H Project Selection Guide.
• Found a project that sounds interesting and want more information? Get a better idea of what the project is, and find some quick hands-on activities to do at home using the Illinois 4-H Spark Sheet. s
• Do you need a project book? You can reach out to your local Extension Office or purchase one at the Shop 4-H Store. 

Cloverbud Resources

• Big Book of Cloverbud Activities
• Cloverbud Activity Books and Curriculum - Available online, or check with your local Extension Office.
  • The Big Book of 4-H Cloverbud Activities
  • Exploring 4-H
  • All About Pets
  • All About Insects Bundle
  • Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket
  • Educational Farm Bingo Game

Enrollment and Re-Enrollment

The 4-H Year runs September 1-August 31. Enrollment information will be emailed to all current members in early October.  New families should connect with a local club, and your club leader will have enrollment information for you.

If the annual program fee ($20 per member) is a financial hardship to your family, please contact 4-H staff in your county

• Read the IL 4-H Family Handbook
• Learn how to enroll in ZSuite
• Did you forget how to re-enroll after the busy year? You can find a re-enrollment guide here. 

End of Year Resources:

• End-of -year Checklist
• Secretary Book
• Treasurer Book
• Annual Fiscal Resources and Forms
• Long Term Spending Plan- 2025-2026 form COMING SOON
• Indication of Financial Activity
• 4-H Dissolution Clause – For clubs disbanding 2025-2026 form COMING SOON