University of Illinois Extension-Champaign County-4-H and Youth

The goal of the youth development program of the University of Illinois Extension is to provide youth opportunities to develop critical life skills Our programs and offerings in Champaign County include: 4-H clubs, school enrichment and after school programs, professional development for individuals working with youth, and volunteer development. We invite you to explore our website or call us for more information!

Special Events and Programs!

What is 4-H?

Plan to attend our "find out" party on Saturday, November 7 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Click here for more information.

Pencils for Kids sponsored by Philo 4-H Friends and the 4-H Ambassadors. This project challenges Champaign County 4-H clubs to collect new pencils for Iraqi children. As many as 6 children share 1 pencil in school. Donations will be accepted until October 30. Simple pencil sharpeners and erasers are welcomed as well. Donations can also be dropped off at the County Office.

Records Workshop - Read, Do, and Review. Find out how to increase your 4-H families 4-H learning experiences by creating and maintaining 4-H records. Saturday, November 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Warm A Kid is happening again! November 14 is the date. Construction begins at 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. in the Auditorium. Donations of at least 1/2 yard of FLEECE fabric are being requested. Fabric can be dropped by the County Office. Click here for more information.

4-H Officers Basic Training Camp - Monday, November 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Click here for details.

Not sure what projects you want to select? In addition to our Illinois Clover, 4-H of Minnesota has a cool website to clic and explore ideas for projects. Many projects are similar to Illinois! Have Fun!

Click here to see what is happening in 4-H around the country.

Questions? Contact Kathy Mullins, 4-H Program Coordinator at mullins@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites

Local Programs
	Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
	New Initiatives! New programs and opportunities are being developed for Champaign County's youth and adults almost daily.

4-H and Youth Resources

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Video Features
Champaign County 4-H Video Broadband \| 56k Modem

Our other program areas....

Program Registrations

4-H Club Officers Training Camp
Register by November 12, 2009

Warm A Kid Sew A Thon
Register by November 12, 2009

College/Career Shadowing for Junior High and High Schoolers
Register by November 16, 2009

4-H Girl Talk!
Register by December 1, 2009

4-H Clubs
There are currently 24 4-H Clubs in Champaign 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 Champaign County.

News & Updates
Champaign Leader's Navigator News for Champaign County 4-H Leaders.
Enrichment Explorer Updates on 4-H projects available to local schools.
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.

Upcoming Events

4-H Find Out Party
November 7, 2009

4-H Record Book Workshop
November 7, 2009

4-H Warm A Kids Sew A Thon
November 14, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Volunteer Opportunities
Operation Military Kids Operation Military Kids is a special interest 4-H club for youth who have suddenly become "military."

Photo Galleries
Moon Walk 2008
2007 4-H SET Workshops

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Champaign County Unit
801 Country Fair Drive
Suite D
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-333-7672
FAX: 217-333-7683
champaign_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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