University of Illinois Extension-Knox County-4-H Youth Development

Now is a great time to join 4-H. If you are between the ages of 8 and 18, as of Sept. 1, you are eligible for 4-H and if you are between the ages of 5 and 7, you are eligible for Cloverbuds. Call the office today to find out how you can join our Knox County 4-H family.

Knox County 4-H Facts

Did you know there is a new 4-H award this year? The 4-H Key Award is a statewide recognition program, sponsored for older 4-H members in Illinois. Applicants must be 4-H members who are 16 to 18 years of age by September 1 of 2009. We can submit three applications from our county with only 30 being selected at the state level. Applications will be due in early February. Let's "Key" in on this as an older teen!

Questions? Contact Cheryl Geitner, Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development and Family Life at cgeitner@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian
A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.
Adventures of Herman
Squirmin' Herman the Worm teaches students all about worms and how to make their own worm bin in this interactive curriculum.
4-H Ceremonies
Discover scripts for common 4-H ceremonies.
4-H Program Planning
4-H program planning tools for 4-H clubs designed for new and less experienced 4-H leaders.
Becoming 4-H Savvy
Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.

Local Programs
	Knox County 4-H Judging Learn about all the judging opportunities 4-H has to offer. There is Livestock, Meats, Poultry, and Horse Judging just to name a few.
	Knox County 4-H Show Don't miss the fun at the Knox County 4-H Show!

4-H Youth Development Resources

Choose a category:

4-H Leader Opportunities
4-H Member Standards of Excellence
4-H Project Enrollment & Activity Sheets
4-H Recognition for Excellence Awards
General
Registration Forms
Scholarships
Scholarships available that Knox County 4-H members may be eligible for.
State Fair
Updates for the Illinois State Fair Junior Show . . .

Our other program areas....

Social Media

4-H Clubs
There are currently 19 4-H Clubs in Knox County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.

News & Updates
From the Inside Looking Out Blog What's Happening with 4-H in Knox County?
News Releases
Local Youth Selected for National 4-H Congress Knox County Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week
4-H Leaders Connection Updates for Knox County 4-H leaders.
4-H News News for Knox County 4-H families.
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.

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Club Organizational Leader Become a 4-H community club leader to help youth learn life skills. A 4-H club consists of one adult volunteer and at least five youth (ages 8 to 18).
Knox County 4-H General Show Committee A volunteer (youth or adult) on this committee helps to plan, implement, and evaluate the 4-H General Show to offer a quality educational experience for 4-H members.

Photo Galleries
2009 4-H Recognition for Excellence Program
2009 4-H Cookie Jar & Window Displays
Science Sleepover 2009
2009 4-H Clothing Judging
Science Saturday 2009
2009 Share the Fun & Showcase of Performing Arts
2008 Robotics Competition
2008 National 4-H Week
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For more information about these programs, please contact:

Cheryl Geitner
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development and Family Life
Knox County Unit
180 S Soangetaha Rd, Ste 108
Galesburg, IL 61401-5595
Phone: 309-342-5108 x125
FAX: 309-342-1768
cgeitner@illinois.edu

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