University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual 4-H Super Saturday on Saturday, February 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring St. Freeport, IL . Super Saturday is a 3-hour event designed to give area youth ages 5 to 18 a chance to explore the many project areas available through the 4-H program.  This event is open to all area youth, regardless of 4-H membership.

Youth between the ages of 8-18 are invited to attend and experience three hands-on workshops where they can choose from making sock bunnies, Candy making, farming simulator, Ag careers, plant science, Shooting sports, Swag making, how to give a pet an exam, and how to be a pharmacist. The cost is $3 per participant.

Youth between the ages of 5-7 are invited to participate in our 4-H Cloverbud Super Saturday at the same time and location. This workshop is also from 8:30 a.m. – noon, but the younger youth will be exploring “FUN with COLOR.” Youth will paint, tye-dye t-shirts, & create fun colorful snacks.  The cost for these youth is $3 per participant.

Registration deadline for Super Saturday 2024 is February 18, 2024. To see a list of workshops available for each age group and to register, visit the University of Illinois Extension website at: go.illinois.edu/2024supersaturday. Workshops have size limitations, so don’t delay and register soon. Any questions, feel free to call Brenda at 815-235-4125.