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4-H and Youth
The goal of the youth development program of the University of Illinois Extension is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, forming attitudes, and developing essential life skills so that they become caring, confident, and contributing members of their communities and the world.

In DuPage County, youth development programming includes: traditional 4-H clubs, learning enrichment/out-of-school programming, professional development for those working with youth, issues programming, and volunteer development.

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Program Registrations

Gettin' Buggy Day Camp
Register by July 28, 2008
4-H Clubs
There are currently 20 4-H Clubs in DuPage 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 DuPage County.
News & Updates
DuPage County 4-H News
News from the DuPage County 4-H Program.
Cloverpatch
For the latest ideas in leading Cloverbud 4-H Clubs, check out the Cloverpatch.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Upcoming Events

Action-Oriented Judging
July 16, 2008

County Fair Setup
Wheaton, Illinois (DuPage County)
July 17, 2008

County Fair Project Judging - non-livestock
July 21-23, 2008

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Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Youth Program
Research clearly indicates that a caring adult can make a profound impact on a child. Your passion and skill can indeed make a difference. Call the Extension office today for more information.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Christina Foster
Extension Specialist, Social and Emotional Learning
DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123 x22
FAX: 630-955-1180
cdfoster@uiuc.edu

Christine Birns
4-H Coordinator
DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123 x17
FAX: 630-955-1180
cbirns@uiuc.edu

Heather Britton
Learning Enrichment Coordinator, Youth Development
DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123 x18
FAX: 630-955-1180
hbritton@uiuc.edu

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