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 a 4-H Club near you:

• Creative Critters: Meets at 6:30 PM on the 1st Tuesday of the month at St. John's UCC, Mascoutah. Leaders: Stephanie Lowrance & Jessica Erickson

• Farmers & Friends: Meets at 7 PM the second Friday of the month at the Lebanon Masonic Lodge. Leaders: Sarah Bohn & Rita Bohn

• New Ideal & New Ideal Cloverbuds: Meets at 7 PM the second Monday of the month at St. John UCC, Mascoutah. Leaders: Carol Seibert & Glenn Reinneck. Cloverbud Leaders: Cheryl Lanter, Melissa Lanter & Christina Lanter

• Trailblazers: Meets at 6:30 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month at Marissa Presbyterian Church.   Leader: Kevin Leemon

• Turkey Hill Busy Bees: Meets at 9 AM the third Saturday of the month at Turkey Hill Grange:  Leaders: Angie Kinzinger & Melissa Epps.