University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual Winnebago County 4-H Fun Day on Saturday, March 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church in Rockton. 4-H Fun Day is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 8 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program in addition to other activities.  This event is open to all area youth, regardless of 4-H membership.  Grab a friend and get registered today!

Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend and experience three hands-on sessions where they can build a beginning level robot, create a spring garland using felting techniques, create a tiny terrascape in a jar, experience a day in the life of a pharmacist, play games and/or watch a martial arts demonstration and much more. The cost is $3 per participant.  

Registration deadline for Winnebago County 4-H Fun Day is March 1, 2024. To see a list of workshops available and to register visit https://go.illinois.edu/WC4HFunDay or call the office at (815) 986-4357.   The sessions have size limitations, so don’t delay and register soon

If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact U of I Extension at (815) 986-4357. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H strives to help youth learn skills for living. 4-H programs are offered in every Illinois county by University of Illinois Extension. Illinois 4-H aims to impact the lives of 250,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming. 4-H is a community of seven million young people around the world learning leadership, citizenship, & life skills. For more information, contact University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County at 815-986-4357.