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4-H and Youth
4-H has a rich history in Hamilton, Wayne and White counties. More than 600 youth are members of traditional 4-H clubs where they are developing life skills in leadership, citizenship, public speaking and project work. But that's not all there is to 4-H. 4-H is at your school. 4-H is involved in your community. 4-H is involved in local government. To see how you can be involved in 4-H as a member or volunteer leader, contact any of the staff members listed on this page.

Featured Websites
Illinois 4-H 4-H FAQs 4-H Program Planning All About 4-H Animals Past and Present Claude's Got the Scoop on Soil
Additional Websites
  • Healthy Hopping
    Jumping rope is fun and good for you, too! Learn nine different single rope stunts along with jump rope rhymes and games.
  • Just for Kids
    Lots of fun websites for kids to learn everything from how worms eat garbage to how to get along with others.
  • Riding the Winds with Kalani: A Weather Adventure
    This website is for K-2 students and teaches the concepts of temperature, clouds, precipitation and basic earth movements.
  • Science on the Go
    Introducing the Science on the Go Mobile Science Laboratory, a classroom on wheels.
  • Walk in My Shoes
    Learn what it feels like to be older and what happens to our bodies as we age.
  • Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian
    A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.
4-H and Youth Resources
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  • 2009 Scoresheets
    Be sure you know what the judges are looking for by reviewing the scoresheet for your exhibit at the show!
  • 2009 White County 4-H Show
    All you need to know to survive and THRIVE at the 2009 White County 4-H Show.
  • 4-H Award Applications & Forms - White County
    You've done the work, now get the rewards. Application forms for ALL local 4-H Awards are located right here. No need to drive to the office. If you wish to type in your answers, I suggest you download the WORD version of the form and enter your answers on the form. Or, if you want to print a blank form and write in your answers, download the PDF Version. Remember, for all awards, you must complete the 4-H HIGHLIGHTS form each year you are in 4-H.
  • 4-H Gift Ideas
    Check here for gift ideas for the 4-H enthusiast in your life.
  • 4-H Kids Helping Kids
    4-H Kids Helping Kids was initiated in 2003 by the White County 4-H Federation. 4-Hers raise money each year for needy children. Do you know children in need? Download the form to request money for children in need. Need the 2006 Walk Form? Download it here!
  • Enrollment Forms & Info
    Use these forms to enroll in the projects you want to study this year in 4-H. Once you complete these forms, give them to your 4-H club leader.
  • Help For Completing State 4-H Records
    4-H members are eligible for many awards and trips through the State of Illinois 4-H Awards Program. Get help for completing the applications here!
  • Help For New Members
    Brand new to 4-H? You'll find lots of helpful advice on these pages! Learn what to expect at your club meetings, how to prepare speeches, what trips are open to 4-H members, how to prepare an exhibit for the 4-H show and how to win awards.
  • Help for Your Club Meeting: Agendas & Activities
    Activities combined with questions designed to help youth learn.
  • Help With Your 4-H Projects: Tips & County Manuals
    Every now and then, 4-Hers need more information than a project manual has to learn about their project. As resources become available, we'll post them here. Come back often.
  • Leader Training Handouts
    Do you need a copy of one of the handouts distributed at the 2007 4-H leader training in Carmi? Here they are!
  • Newsletters for Hamilton County 4-H
    PDF versions of the Hamilton County 4-H newsletters for the current 4-H year.
  • Newsletters for Wayne County 4-H
    PDF versions of the Wayne County 4-H newsletters for the current 4-H year.
  • Newsletters for White County 4-H
    PDF versions of the White County 4-H newsletters for the current 4-H year.
  • Record Sheets & Project Sheets
    Need a record sheet but don't want to make the trip to the county Extension office? No problem. Download several project records and 4-H career record sheets here.
  • Show Guidebooks & Policy Manuals
    Download the 2009 Showbooks, Guidebooks & Policy Manuals for Hamilton, Wayne & White counties.

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Online Forms & Surveys

White County 4-H Alumni Project
4-H Clubs
There are currently 32 4-H Clubs in Hamilton/ Wayne/ White. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.
News & Updates

News Releases

Hamilton County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Hamilton County 4-H program.
Wayne County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Wayne County 4-H program.
White County 4-H Newsletter
News from the White County 4-H program.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Upcoming Events

New Cloverbud Club for 5-7 Year Olds Starts in Carmi
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
November 17, 2009

White County 4-H Federation Meeting
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
November 17, 2009

New Cloverbud Club for 5-7 Year Olds Starts in Carmi
Carmi, Illinois (White County)
December 1, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
2008/2009 4-H Year in White County
2009 White County 4-H Show
2008 White County 4-H Show
2007-2008 Hamilton County Events
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Judy Mae Bingman
Community Worker, 4-H/Youth/FNP
Hamilton/Wayne/White Unit
1715 College Avenue
Carmi, IL 62821
Phone: 618-382-2662
FAX: 618-382-2276
jmbingma@illinois.edu

Paula Hatfield
Community Worker, 4-H/Youth/FNP
Hamilton/Wayne/White Unit
100 S. Jackson
Courthouse Basement
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Phone: 618-643-3416
FAX: 618-643-3206
pjhatfie@illinois.edu

Matt Rush
Community Worker, 4-H/Youth
Hamilton/Wayne/White Unit
#2B Frontier Dr
Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone: 618-842-3702
FAX: 618-842-4725
mattrush@illinois.edu

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