University of Illinois Extension-Kankakee County-4-H and Youth

The goal of the youth development program of the University of Illinois Extension is to provide youth opportunities to develop critical life skills. Our programs and offerings in Kankakee County include: 4-H clubs, school enrichment and after school programs, professional development for individuals working with youth, and volunteer development. We invite you to explore our website or call us at 815/933-8337 for more information!

Featured Websites

4-H and Youth Resources

Choose a category:

2009-2010 Enrollment Information
These forms are to be used to enroll in 4-H for the 2009-2010 4-H year.
4-H Club Resources
4-H Recognition Banquet
Award Information
County and State Fair Information
Kankakee County 4-H Federation News
Livestock Project Information
Here you will find the Rate of Gain booklet as well as the Horse Ownership Form, 4-H Livestock Partnership Agreement Form and Enrollment and Ownership Deadlines.
Project Records
Risk Management Information
Scholarship Information
Superintendent Information
If you are Kankakee County 4-H Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or would like information about being one, please look here for further information.
Upcoming Program Information
Upcoming programs being held for youth
Volunteer Information
If you would like to become a volunteer for youth programs in Kankakee County, please read the Volunteer Application Cover Letter First and then fill out all forms. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Extension at 815/933-8337.

Our other program areas....

Program Registrations

Wonderwise Science for Educators
Register by November 26, 2009

CSI - Come Study Insects
Register by January 5, 2010

Embryology Training for Educators
Register by January 20, 2010

The Power of Wind
Register by March 2, 2010

4-H Clubs
There are currently 22 4-H Clubs in Kankakee County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.

News & Updates
News Releases
10th Master Showmanship Contest Kankakee County 4-H Garden Tractor Rodeo Kankakee County 4-H General Projects Judging Results Science Siesta 4-H Bicycle Rodeo Kankakee County 4-H Clothing Judging Kankakee County 4-H Foods Project Judging Results Kankakee County 4-H Federation Cookbooks
4-H Newsletter News from the Kankakee County 4-H program.
Get Up and Move! 4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Illinois Leader Leader news from the State 4-H Office.

Upcoming Events

4-H Federation meeting
Bradley, Illinois (Kankakee County)
November 9, 2009

4-H Recognition Banquet
Bradley, Illinois (Kankakee County)
November 22, 2009

4-H Projects Committee Meeting
Bourbonnais, Illinois (Kankakee County)
December 3, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
2007 General Projects Judging
2007 4-H Clothing Judging
2007 Kankakee County 4-H Fair
2007 4-H Public Presentations/Demonstrations
2007 4-H Bicycle Rodeo

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Donna Nuger
Unit Educator, Youth Development
Kankakee County Unit
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
FAX: 815-933-8532
dnuger@illinois.edu

Joyce Goodwin
Community Worker
Kankakee County Unit
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
FAX: 815-933-8532
jlgoodwi@illinois.edu

Debbie Gaffield
Office Support Associate
Kankakee County Unit
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
FAX: 815-933-8532
gaffield@illinois.edu

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