Are you looking for something fun for your child to do once a month? Have you thought about exploring 4-H, but don’t know what it’s all about? Do you have a busy schedule and need time for yourself? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, there is a program for you! University of Illinois Extension invites you to participate in the upcoming Clover Buddies: Introduction to 4-H series of workshops.

This experience is for youth ages 5-7 at the Illinois Valley YMCA in Peru on the first Thursday of the month from October 6, 2022 through May 4, 2023 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. There are eight sessions to introduce young children to 4-H and all that it has to offer: rockets, nature, art, geology, first aid, robotics, painting, electricity and gardening. All lessons will provide a hands-on learning experience to give youth a spark to explore interests and expand their learning. There is a one-time $15 materials fee for each participant, and space is limited to the first 20 participants to register. Please go to https://go.illinois.edu/cloverbuddies to register by October 3, 2022. You only need to register once for all eight sessions.

This is a great opportunity for a parent or caregiver to have some free time at the YMCA while their child is busy having fun and learning! For more information, please contact Beth Dellatori at 815-224-3243 or beth5@illinois.edu.

The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 

If you have questions or need more information, please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when registering or contact the Extension office. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.