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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 Ceremonies Becoming 4-H Savvy 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation All About 4-H Illinois 4-H Foundation
Additional Websites
  • MyPyramid.gov
    One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
  • Livestock E-Quiz
    This site provides youth and adults the opportunity to quiz themselves about dairy, beef, horses, sheep and forages.
  • My First Garden
    Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden.
  • Herb Gardening
    Guide to growing and using common herbs.
  • Social and Emotional Learning
    Social and emotional learning refers to both a core set of competencies and a process of learning whereby adults and youth learn the skills, attitudes and values to manage themselves, their relationships and their tasks effectively and ethically.
  • Great Plant Escape
    Join Detective LePlant and his partners Bud and Sprout as they uncover the mysteries of plant life.
  • Working with Committees
    This website contains fact sheets, role descriptions, worksheets, and additional resources to assist volunteers and 4-H members in developing effective committees within their club
4-H and Youth Resources
Choose a category:
  • 2008 Illinois State Fair Forms
    Check here for project forms, dress review forms, photography releases, and exhibit rules for the 2008 Illinois State Fair.
  • 2008 Scoresheets
    Be sure you know what the judges are looking for by reviewing the scoresheet for your exhibit at the show!
  • 2008 White County 4-H Show
    All you need to know to survive and THRIVE at the 2008 White County 4-H Show.
  • 4-H Award Applications & Form - Hamilton County
    Check here for current applications and award forms.
  • 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 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
    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.
  • Selecting a 4-H Project: The Illinois 4-H Clover Publication
    The Illinois 4-H Clover lists all the state 4-H projects available to 4-H members. A copy of this publication is also available from the county Extension office. Please note: your county may also offer county projects in addition to the state projects listed in the 4-H Clover.
  • Show Guidebooks & Policy Manuals
    Download the 2008 Showbooks, Guidebooks & Policy Manuals for Hamilton, Wayne & White counties.

Our other program areas....
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
Helping Kids Grow Blog
Tips for parents, teachers and other caregivers.
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

Hamilton County 4-H Tractor Rodeo
McLeansboro, IL, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 5, 2008

Hamilton County 4-H General Project Show
McLeansboro, IL, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 7, 2008

Hamilton County 4-H Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser
McLeansboro,, Illinois (Hamilton County)
July 7, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
2007 4-H Kids Helping Kids Benefit Walk
2007 4-H Corn Day Royalty Candidates
2007-2008 Hamilton County Events
2007 Babysitter Workshops
2007 White County 4-H Show
2007 White County 4-H General Activities
2007 Hamilton County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
2007 White County After Hours After School Program

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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@uiuc.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@uiuc.edu

Renate Jobst
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
Hamilton/Wayne/White Unit
1715 College Avenue
Carmi, IL 62821
Phone: 618-382-2662
FAX: 618-382-2276
brooking@uiuc.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@uiuc.edu

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