CANTON, Ill. - Break free from winter boredom at 4-H Clover Clinic 2024! This dynamic workshop day promises a world of exploration and hands-on learning! Registration is open to all youth.

4-H Clover Clinic is a one-of-a-kind event designed for both current 4-H members and young individuals who are curious about the exciting world of 4-H. It's an opportunity to dive into diverse project areas through a series of engaging, hands-on workshops. With the freedom to choose up to 4 workshops to attend, participants can explore a variety of topics, discover hidden talents, and find new things that spark their interest.

Participants do not need to be a 4-H member. Whether you're a seasoned 4-H enthusiast or completely new to the experience, everyone is encouraged to join in the fun and exploration at
4-H Clover Clinic. All youth ages 8 to 18 are welcome.

The event will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. at Spoon River College, 23235 N County Highway 22, Canton, IL 61520.
Registration can be found at go.illinois.edu/4-HCloverClinic. The cost to attend is $20 per participant, which includes a drawstring bag. A lunch break will take place and participants should bring their own sack lunch to fuel their energy for the afternoon sessions.

Classes are offered on a first come, first served basis. Classes fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Parents should be sure to complete a separate registration for each child attending. Select the workshops you would like to attend from a long list of topics. Youth will attend two workshops in the morning and two in the afternoon. A few workshops are longer (double sessions) and count as two. Many workshops are offered twice to make sure youth can attend their favorites.

Full class descriptions are available within the online registration. Workshop titles for the day include: Birdhouse Building & Floral Fun; Build Your Own Bass Fishing Spinnerbait; Flower Pens; Historic Games of America's First People; How Does Genetic Engineering Work?; How Have People Improved Crops Over Time?; Leathercraft for Beginners; Let's Make an Art Journal; Oven? Who Needs It?!; Rabbit Showing Basics; Rock... Paper... Scissors... Craft!; Scrapbooking with Shelia!; Sew a Rice Pack!; Soybeans, Smells, & Colors; Tie It Up with Fleece; A Perspective on Photography Fundamentals; Animated Snowman; Be A Hunger Hero; Bead'n Around with Jewelry; Build & Electrify a Solar City; Cookie Fun for Everyone!; Creative Food Art; Garden Fun; Glass Etching; Natural Dye; Pens, Markers, Oh My!; Sew a Puffy, Fluffy Pompon Scarf; Snowy Owl Art Project.

If you need reasonable accommodation or would like to request a fee waiver, contact Emily Schoenfelder at University of Illinois Extension at (309) 685-3140.

For more information about other youth and adult programs offered through University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit, visit our website at extension.illinois.edu/fmpt.

About University of Illinois Extension: University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois' 102 counties — and far beyond. Extension provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. U of I Extension offers educational programs in five broad areas: energy and environmental stewardship, food safety and security, economic development and workforce preparedness, family health, financial security and wellness, and youth development.

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming.

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Youth ages 8 to 18 enjoy exploring new classes and creating fun projects at 4-H Clover Clinic. Glass etching is a traditional favorite that is on the lineup again this year. Classes fill up fast and youth are encouraged to get registered quickly so they can get into their favorite sessions.