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

Wow - school has already started and that means it is time for a new 4-H year! We have lots in store for Clark County 4-H this year. You are invited to join a club and see what it's all about. Kids who are eight years old by September 1, 2009 are able to join 4-H and kids ages 5 - 7 by September 1, 2009 can join a Cloverbud Club. Check it out!

Featured Websites

4-H and Youth Resources

2008 - 2009 Clark County 4-H Handbook
Our new handbook includes information on all the 4-H livestock and general projects, activites and events.
2008 Illinois State Fair Premium Book
2008-2009 4-H Fairbook Updates
There have been a few changes to or additions of projects for this year's 4-H Fair. Be sure to check out the fairbook update as you prepare your projects for this year's fair.
2009-2010 4-H Enrollment Form
Please fill out this 2009-2010 form to enroll in 4-H. Please note that there is a $20 enrollment fee for 4-H this year. The charge for siblings, after the first child has paid, is $10 each, with a $50 family maximum. The enrollment fee will be waived for 1st year members. Scholarships may be applied for to waive the fee.
2009-2010 4-H Project Form
Please fill out this form to enroll in 4-H projects. If you have any questions, please phone the Extension Office at 217-826-5422.
4-H Source Book
Shop here for all of your 4-H merchandise & supplies.
Clark County 4-H Award Application
Everything You Need to Know About Joining 4-H
Illinois 4-H Clover
You will find complete details & descriptions of 2008 Illinois 4-H projects at this website.
Illinois 4-H Livestock Records (RA0102)
Livestock E-Quiz web site
Learn more about beef, dairy, forages, horses, meats, poultry, sheep & swine by interacting with the Livestock E-Quiz! This is also an excellent tool for preparing for judging contests such as meats judging, horse hippology or the Superior Young Producer Award Contest at the State Fair.
Project Report Sheet
4-H Fair general project guide
Voluntary Livestock Premise Registration
All 4-H'ers across the state will be required to have a Livestock Premises Identification number to exhibit their animal at the 2008 Clark County 4-H Fair, County Fairs and other county and state fairs. Use this link for quick, easy registration.
Youth to Washington Application Form

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4-H Clubs
There are currently 13 4-H Clubs in Clark County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.

News & Updates
	Extension Dimension Are you having a hard time connecting with your children or spouse? Is it hard to keep up with the family schedule? If you are like many families, family time together can be difficult to come by, so that is why mealtime is a great opportunity to spend time visiting with your family. The Family Mealtime Challenge is a University of Illinois Extension effort to encourage families to eat together. Fall is a great time for your family to “Strive for Five” by eating five meals together each week.
Clark County 4-H Express
Illinois Leader Leader news from the State 4-H Office.

Upcoming Events

Clark County 4-H Achievement Night
Casey, Illinois (Clark County)
November 13, 2009

Clark County 4-H Club Officer Party
Casey, Illinois (Clark County)
November 30, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Organizational Leader Would you like to work with youth ages 8-18 years old? Start a 4-H Club in Clark County. The 4-H Organizational Leader provides leadership to the club organization, structure and operation and serves as the primary contact for the club.
4-H Cloverbud Organizational Leader The 4-H Cloverbud program is open to any youth 5-7 by September 1 of the current 4-H year. Cloverbud clubs meet at least six times throughout the year. The volunteer role is to provide leadership to a 4-H Cloverbud club and be the primary contact person for the group with the Clark County Extension Unit Office.
4-H "Funshop" Volunteer Volunteers are needed to assist with planning, preparing & leading the monthy 4-H "Funshops". A new topic is introduced each "Funshop". Contact Jessie Crews or Cartha Gustafson at the Clark County Extension Office to volunteer

Photo Galleries
2009 4-H Carnival

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Jessie L. Crews
Extension Unit Educator, Youth and Family
Clark County Unit
15493 N State HWY 1
Marshall, IL 62441
Phone: 217-826-5422
FAX: 217-826-8631
jcrews@illinois.edu

Cartha Gustafson
Community Worker, 4-H & Youth
Clark County Unit
15493 N State HWY 1
Marshall, IL 62441
Phone: 217-826-5422
FAX: 217-826-8631
cgustafs@illinois.edu

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