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The Macoupin County 4-H Program will honor the outstanding achievement of the county 4-H youth at the annual Achievement Night on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Carlinville. In addition, 4-H volunteers and alumni will also be recognized. All 4-H youth and their families are welcome to attend. To make a reservation, call the Extension office by November 6.

Questions? Contact Kate Harding, 4-H Coordinator at harding@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites
Livestock E-Quiz All About 4-H 4-H Leader Orientation 4-H FAQs Illinois 4-H Working with Youth with Special Needs
Additional Websites
  • Community Service
    Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
  • Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian
    A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.
  • Character Education
    Cultivating knowledge for purposeful living, students learn through literature, art, humanities, and throughout the existing school curriculum the benefits and consequences of behavior.
  • 4-H Ceremonies
    Discover scripts for common 4-H ceremonies.
  • Walk in My Shoes
    Learn what it feels like to be older and what happens to our bodies as we age.
  • All-Star River Explorers
    Join famous North American river explorers as you learn about what rivers are, how they form, and why they are so important to us.
  • Becoming 4-H Savvy
    Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
  • Knowing Your World
    Lessons and activities designed for 4th & 5th graders to learn about acid rain, global warming, water resources and other environmental topics.
  • 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
Local Programs
Macoupin County 4-H Foundation

Macoupin County 4-H Foundation

Teen Corner

Teen Corner

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4-H Clubs
There are currently 16 4-H Clubs in Macoupin County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.
4-H School Enrichment
School enrichment programs are 4-H projects you can use in your classroom, after school programs and at your library. Click here for a listing of programs in Macoupin County.
News & Updates

News Releases

4-H Newsletter
Agricultural Literacy News
Connecting with Kids
Resource for staying in touch with kids.
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.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thrifty Living
Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
Upcoming Events

4-H New Member Party
Carlinville, Illinois (Macoupin County)
November 30, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Youth Program
4-H is a voluntary, informal educational program for youth ages 8-18.
Photo Galleries
2009 Macoupin County 4-H Shows
2009 Small Engines 4-H Special Interest Club
2008-2009 Junior Leadership Academy
2008 4-H Achievement Night
2008 4-H Shows
2008 4-H Club International Night
Welcome to the Real World: Mt. Olive 2007
2007 Holiday Baking Workshop

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

Macoupin County Unit
#60 Carlinville Plaza
Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: 217-854-9604
FAX: 217-854-7804
macoupin_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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