The 2009 4-H Year kicks off onSeptember 1, 2009! How can you become involved in Bureau County 4-H? Please contact the office at 815/875-2878, or email Jennifer at jacaldwe@uiuc.edu for enrollment information and club in your community. You may join at any time throughout the year!

A traditional 4-H club has a minimum of five members, ages 8 to 19, and at least one screened adult volunteer. These clubs hold regular business meetings at least six times per year and elect officer positions. 4-H members may participate in individual and group projects, workshops, judging contests, the 4-H fair, and other fun learning activities throughout the year. There are over 200 project areas to choose from. All 4-H curriculum is designed to include hands-on activities.

4-H Cloverbud Program is a an opportunity for 5 to 7 year old youth that is designed to introduce the younger 4-H member to a variety of 4-H experiences concentrating on life skills. This program helps build confident kids by using hands-on learning activities. The five life skills targeted within the Cloverbud program included: understanding self, learning to learn, social interaction, decision-making, and physical mastery. Cloverbuds are given the opportunity to display their accomplishments in a noncompetitive environment during the annual 4-H Fair.