In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.
In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.
Find the latest 4-H News on our Unit 4-H Page!
Public Speaking and Food Demonstration Event
When: Saturday March 4 beginning at 9 a.m.
Where: McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington
For information about the categories for Public Speaking and Food Demonstration, check out the Information Sheet.
To register and select a presentation time, visit Event Signup
2023 Learn and Fun Day
When: Monday, February 20th, 2023 at 8:15am
Where: Trinity Lutheran School, Bloomington
Learning something new is exciting and challenging! Youth can experience workshops like Geology, Cake Decorating, Floriculture and so many more. There is something for everyone! Learn and Fun Day is open to all youth ages 5-18 in Livingston, McLean, and Woodford counties. You don't have to be enrolled in 4-H to participate! Cost is $25 for 4-H members and $30 for non-4-H members.
Registration includes: morning workshops, lunch, afternoon workshops, and workshop supplies!
Register closes on January 25
Cloverbud Workshop - All About Pets
All About Pets includes four simple introductory activities for our youngest 4-H members. Youth learn about different types of pets, how to choose a pet, and how to care for a pet. This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each youth have his or her own activity booklet.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E Eureka Ave, Eureka, IL 61530
Age: 5 to 7
Cost: $5
Cloverbud Workshop - Exploring 4-H
Exploring 4-H includes three simple introductory activities for your youngest 4-H members. Youth gain an understanding of 4-H and the types of projects they can do as a 4-H member. This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. While this activity is perfect for groups, we recommend that each you have his or her own activity booklet.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E Eureka, IL 61530
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $5.00
Cloverbud Workshop - Build your own marshmallow rocket
Create Your Own Marshmallow Rocket includes four introductory activities for our Cloverbud 4-H members (ages 5-8) in an 8-page activity booklet. Youth learn the basics of rockets, astronauts, and space exploration, and will even build a model rocket out of marshmallows (marshmallows not included). This activity is designed to be completed with the assistance of a caring adult. These guides are perfect for group completion, but we recommend each youth has his or her own activity book.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E Eureka, IL 61530
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $5.00
Cloverbud Workshop - Little Roots
Learn about the exciting world of gardening and kick-off the growing season with us!
Little Roots is a gardening program for all area youth ages 5-7 years old. This program encourages and inspires youth to grow their own food and flowers, increase interest in gardening, and provide an opportunity for family engagement this summer through 4-H programming.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Location: Woodford County Extension Office, 109 E Eureka, IL 61530
Ages: 5 to 7
Cost: $5.00
2023
2023 Woodford County 4-H Show Book - COMING SOON
Woodford County 4-H Exhibit Report
Livestock:
Livestock Certifications
- Access the YQCA workshop signups. This is an annual training for those with projects in beef, dairy, goat, sheep, and swine. Need help signing up? Here's a helpful instruction sheet to walk you through the process.
- Earn your QAEC Certification here. This free training is for those with projects in cat, dog, horse, poultry. This certification is to be completed only once in a 4-H member's career. (This page asks for a token, however, you can simply hit 'next' to continue)
Beef
Horse
Lamb and Goat
- State Fair Lamb and Goat Nomination Form (live show only)
- State Fair Premiere Lamb (carcass) Nomination Form
Swine
2022
How do I enroll in Woodford County 4-H?
- Enroll at 4h.zsuite.org. Create a household profile, then enroll your member. For step-by-step instructions or a video to walk you through the process, visit this helpful site.
- Submit the Woodford County Membership Agreement to btroy2@illinois.edu
Exciting news! We're waiving 4-H Enrollment Fees!
Complete your enrollment and be approved in the 4-H system by October 31 to have the $20 program fee waived for 2022-2023.
Woodford County 4-H Clubs
Leader Resources
Indication of Financial Activity Statement
Member Awards
- Woodford Recognition Guidebook
- Information Cover Sheet
- Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Emerald Awards
- My 4-H Activities Record
- 4-H Project Record Sheets
- I Dare You Award
- County Blue
- Outstanding 1st Year Member
- Illinois 4-H Electricity Achievement Award
Important Note: Applying fir the Record Book Award requires both of the following two items:
- My Activities Record Sheet
- At least one 4-H Project Record Sheet (see above options) or Livestock Record Book
Woodford County 4-H Scholarship
We are pleased to introduce a new Woodford County 4-H Scholarship! This scholarship serves to reward Woodford County 4-H members/recent alum who have exhibited outstanding leadership, citizenship, and community service during their 4-H career. Deadline for submission to the offs is September 15, 2022. This scholarship is generously funded by the Woodford County 4-H and Extension Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension.
Club and Community Awards
- County Club of the Year Application
- State Club Award Application
- Club Community Service Award
- 4-H Alumni Award
State 4-H site for additional state awards can be found on the Illinois 4-H Website
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