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

McDonough County youth ages five to 18 can participate in 4-H and chose projects to learn about from over 150 areas.

A new 4-H year is starting..visit a club meeting to get enrolled!

Stop and Think!

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."-- Dr. Seuss, (1904-1991) (Oh! The Places You'll Go)

Questions? Contact Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Unit Educator, Youth Development at tessa@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification
Website for 4-H and FFA youth to completed the Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification.

4-H and Youth Resources

Choose a category:

4-H Local Information
Here 4-Hers and parents can find local, county, and state forms.
Expansion and Review
This group of adults and youth is an ad hoc committee that focuses on promoting 4-H involvement by all youth in the local area and especially targeted area/audiences and under-served youth populations.
Fact Sheets
Updated information in specific areas
General
Here is the list of McDonough County forms for 4-H to complete at the local level
State Forms and Downloads
Here are some forms available to you that come from the State 4-H Office.

Our other program areas....

4-H Clubs
There are currently 12 4-H Clubs in McDonough 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 McDonough County.

News & Updates
Random Thoughts of Kindness Blog No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." – Aesop, Greek fabulist
McDonough County 4-H Newsletter
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.
Working Families News and ideas for families with working parents.

Podcasts

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Upcoming Events

Southern Illinois Leadership Convention
Makanda, Illinois (Jackson County)
October 11-13, 2008

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H and Youth Program 4-H is a voluntary, informal educational program for boys and girls ages 8-18.

Photo Galleries
State Fair 2008
2008 Horse Show
2008 Beef Show
2008 Ag Olympics
2008 Poultry Show
2008 Rabbit Show
2008 Swine Show
2008 Bucket Calf & Master Showmanship
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For more information about these programs, please contact:

Tessa Hobbs-Curley
Unit Educator, Youth Development
McDonough County Unit
3022 W Jackson
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-837-3939
FAX: 309-833-3019
tessa@illinois.edu

Lorie Schwerer
Secretary II - 4-H/FNP
McDonough County Unit
3022 W Jackson
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-837-3939
FAX: 309-833-3019
schwerer@illinois.edu

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