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4-H and Youth
Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes............ by Lawana Blackwell, The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter, 1998

Stop and Think
"Reason often makes mistakes but conscience never does." – Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw), American writer and humorist (1818-1885)

Questions? Contact Sheri Merry, Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development at smerry@uiuc.edu

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Leadership Development Through Community Action Character Development Becoming 4-H Savvy Just for Kids Family Works Illinois 4-H
Local Programs
Ag Literacy

Ag Literacy
Check out what's new with the Hancock County Agricultural Literacy Program

Hancock County Youth Leadership Academy

Hancock County Youth Leadership Academy
The Hancock County Youth Leadership Academy is an interactive program focusing on building communication and leadership skills in order to help students prepare for their future careers and leadership roles. Selected students will attend eight monthly sessions, each highlighting a specific topic. The sessions will include a variety of leadership and teambuilding activities as well as opportunities for students to interact with each other.

4-H and Youth Resources
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Our other program areas....

4-H Clubs
There are currently 9 4-H Clubs in Hancock 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 Hancock County.
News & Updates
Random Thoughts of Kindness Blog
No act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted....Aesop Greak Fabulist
Youth Leadership Academy Blog
We're off to another exciting year with our Hancock County Youth Leadership Academy...
4-H Newsletter
News from the Hancock County 4-H program.
Ag Literacy Resource List
Find a comprehensive listing of books, videos and kits available for free loan to Hancock County educators.
Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Leadership Convention
Makanda, Illinois (Jackson County)
October 11-13, 2008

Photo Galleries
Achievement Day Pictures (2007)
Youth Leadership Academy 2007-08
Youth Leadership Academy 2006-07
2007 4-H Fair
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sheri Merry
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
smerry@illinois.edu

Susan Sewell
Community Worker, Youth & Family
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
sdsewell@illinois.edu

Dawn Weinberg
Community Worker, Agricultural Literacy
Hancock County Unit
550 N Madison
Carthage, IL 62321
Phone: 217-357-2150
FAX: 217-357-3598
dweinber@illinois.edu

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