What's it like in 4-H?
- You make 4-H what you want it to be.
- Choose events that sound fun to you!
- Build your problem solving, communicating, and teamwork skills and help your community.
- Meet adults who care about you and want you to succeed.
- Be introduced to potential careers and get the training to land the career you want.
Find the latest 4-H News on our Unit 4-H Page!
Need Project Books?
Project books can be ordered on the Illinois Virtual Pop Up Shop on shop4-H.org. The Pop Up Shop is linked here!
Want to review the Spark Sheets instead? View them here!
2022 McLean County 4-H Show
View the 2022 McLean County 4-H Show Book
View the 2022 McLean County 4-H Show Schedule
FairEntry
Projects need to be entered in FairEntry by June 28
Need help with FairEntry? Click here!
Need Help selecting your projects? Click here!
Livestock:
- Access the virtual YQCA training. This training needs to be completed annually.
- Earn your QAEC Certification here. This training is a once in a lifetime training, if you have completed it for all the species that you will show you do not need to take it again. The exhibitor must have written documentation providing ownership or lease of the animal being shown. (This page asks for a token, however, you can simply hit 'next' to continue)
- General Livestock Lease Form
- McLean County Pride Form
- Livestock Ownership Deadlines
Beef
Horse
- Horseshow Pattern books
- Horseshow Checklists
- Horseshow Guidelines
- Horse Ownership Paperwork
- H.O.R.S.E. Scholarship application can be found under Records & Scholarships
Lamb and Goat
- State Fair Lamb and Goat Nomination Form (live show only)
- State Fair Premiere Lamb (carcass) Nomination Form
Swine
Interested in volunteering at the McLean County 4-H Show?
Contact Katie Buckley
How Do I enroll in McLean County 4-H?
Enroll at 4HOnline
Review the Enrollment Guide
Check out some Enrollment FAQ's
Submit the Assumption of Risks Form to Sky Holland
Payment of $20 submitted on 4HOnline or by cash or check sent to the to the McLean Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington IL. A Fee Waiver Form is also available.
New Family Resources:
View the Club Directory
New Family Orientation Meetings
- August 25th, September 16th, October 18th - all at 5:30 p.m.
- Reach out to Katie Buckley at kbuckley@illinois.edu for more information and the Zoom link
Review the Project Guide on the Fairs & Shows tab
Additional Member and Leader Resources:
Access the photo-use form
4-H Family Handbook - coming soon!
Volunteer's Guide to 4-HOnline
Secretary and Treasurer Book Tip Sheet
Community Service Opportunities
Forms for Clubs
Access the End of Year Wrap-Up Checklist
View the Club Directory Update Form
View the Annual Financial Statement
View the Indication of Financial Activity Statement
View the Secretary's Book
View the Treasurer's Book
View the Social Media Best Practices Guide
McLean County Project Records: Due to the office after being reviewed from the club leader on September 15
- Want to learn more about Project Records and Illinois State 4-H Awards? Click here!
McLean County Livestock Records
Scholarships
HCE Scholarship: Applications closed, check back next spring
Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship: Applications OPEN, due August 1
H.O.R.S.E. Education Committee Scholarship: Applications OPEN, due August 15
George E. Holder 4-H Scholarship: Applications OPEN, due August 1
Leader of the Year Nomination Form: Applications closed, check back in August
View our annual Recognition of Excellence, where we get to show appreciation to our members and volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication to McLean 4-H throughout the year!
