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4-H and Youth
4-H Motto: To make the best better.

Youth development involves children and teens through a variety of programs that offer youth opportunities to learn and develop new skills, make new friends, develop and experience leadership within their club, school and community, and get involved in community service projects. Involvement in 4-H and youth development activities continues to grow in Bureau County.

Featured Websites
4-H FAQs All About 4-H Illinois 4-H Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian Leadership Development Through Community Action 4-H Leader Orientation
Additional Websites
  • Illinois 4-H Foundation
    The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations that supplement state and county 4-H programs
  • 4-H Program Planning
    4-H program planning tools for 4-H clubs designed for new and less experienced 4-H leaders.
Local Programs
Bureau County 4-H Fair Show

Bureau County 4-H Fair Show
The 2009 4-H Fair is July 23 - 25! This three-day event is the culmination of all the 4-H youth's hard work and efforts on the projects they have chosen to participate in during the year.

4-H and Youth Resources

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Our other program areas....

4-H Clubs
There are currently 13 4-H Clubs in Bureau County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.
4-H School Enrichment
School enrichment programs are 4-H projects you can use in your classroom, after school programs and at your library. Click here for a listing of programs in Bureau County.
News & Updates
BCYDC Model After-school Program Sites Blog
Bureau County Youth Development Coalition's Model After-school Program Idea Exchange.
Bureau County 4-H Updates Blog
Latest News for Bureau County 4-H
4-H Grapevine
Current information on 4-H in Bureau County.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Podcasts

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Volunteer Opportunities
4-H and Youth Program
4-H is a voluntary, informal educational program for boys and girls ages 8-18.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Jennifer Caldwell
Program Coordinator, 4-H & Youth Development
Bureau County Unit
Becker Professional Suites
850 Thompson St
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-2878
FAX: 815-875-2870
jacaldwe@illinois.edu

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