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4-H and Youth

4-H The Fun Starts Here. Various life skill building opportunities are offered to youth throughout the year. These opportunities include:

  • 4-H Club Activites
  • Project Workshop Day
  • 4-H Camp
  • Teen Federation Trips and Activities
  • Dog Obedience Classes
  • Communications Contest
  • Farm Safety Day Camp (biannually)
  • Pork Quality Assurance Workshop
  • Henry & Stark Counties 4-H Shows

4-H Is Still Free

If you are between the ages of 8-18 as of September 1 of the current year, then you are eligible to join 4-H in Henry and Stark Counties.

4-H Youth Development School Enrichment
Opportunities for teachers to incorporate Extension's experiential learning curriculum into their classrooms.

  • Embryology
  • Earth Day
  • Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Schools On-Line: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu
  • Teacher curriculum available on "The Great Plant Escape", "The Adventures of Herman", "Incubation and Embryology", "Walk in My Shoes", "Character Education", "Apples and More" and more.
  • Many other local resources offered upon request and availability.

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News & Updates

News Releases

4-H Insight
News from the 4-H program in Henry and Stark Counties.
The Clover Patch
Cloverbud news for Henry & Stark Counties.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Upcoming Events

Henry County Fair
June 22 - January 27, 2010

Illinois State Fair Jr. Horse Show
July 27 - August 1, 2010

Stark County Jr. Fair & 4-H Show
July 30 - August 2, 2010

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Henry-Stark Unit
26234 Black Hawk Rd.
Galva, IL 61434
Phone: 309-853-1533
FAX: 309-853-1634
henry_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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