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4-H Afterschool Program

4-H Afterschool Program
4-H Afterschoolprovides hands-on educational programming to youth, ages 8-18, in a safe, positive, structured learning environment.

4-H School Enrichment

4-H School Enrichment
The 4-H School Enrichment program brings the University to the youth of McLean County. Many free educational materials are available for your use ranging in topics from Embryology to Character Education to Social Skills and much more. Make the University of Illinois Extension part of your classroom today!

McLean County 4-H Fair

McLean County 4-H Fair
McLean County 4-H hosts the one of the largest 4-H Shows in the nation with over 13,000 entries from 1,200 4-H members.

Scholarships Available Locally

Scholarships Available Locally
Scholarships available annually.

4-H and Youth Resources
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Are you a New 4-H Member?

Jr. Federation Sign-Up

McLean County 4-H Federation Mailing List

Program Registrations

Early Planning for College - A seminar.
Register by May 21, 2008

June 17 Judging Contests & Skill-a-thon Participation Sign-Up
Register by June 2, 2008

4-H Volunteer Leader Update - 6/5/08
Register by June 6, 2008

4-H Softball Day - Team/Individual Registration
Register by June 22, 2008

Ice Cream Sundae Booth Club Workers
Register by July 26, 2008

McLean County 4-H Show Volunteer Registration
Register by August 1, 2008

4-H Clubs
There are currently 52 4-H Clubs in McLean 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 McLean County.
News & Updates
Latest Links
Linking the McLean County Extension Newsletter and YOU to the latest breaking news releases from UI educators.

4-H News Blog
New information about 4-H events!

News Releases

4-H Cloverbud Courier
4-H Volunteer Update
Click here for the 4-H News in McLean County!
The Schoolroom Newsletter
Learn about McLean County Extension school programs.
Cloverpatch
For the latest ideas in leading Cloverbud 4-H Clubs, check out the Cloverpatch.
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 Volunteer Orientation and Screening
Bloomington, Illinois (McLean County)
May 15, 2008

4-H Day with the Cardinals
May 17, 2008

4-H Jr. Federation
May 29, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Organizational Leader
Would you like to work with youth ages 8-18 years old? Start a 4-H Club in McLean County. The 4-H Organizational Leader provides leadership to the club organization, structure and operation and serves as the primary contact for the club.
4-H Afterschool Leader
Looking for a volunteer opportunity after school? We are searching for volunteers to assist with local afterschool 4-H clubs.
4-H Cloverbud Leader
Youth ages 5-7 years old are involved in the 4-H Cloverbud program. If you would like to start a new Cloverbud group and volunteer as a leader, please contact us for more information.
4-H Fair Volunteers Needed
Over 500 volunteers work together every year to showcase the 4-H program at the McLean County Fair.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sandy McGhee Yanzy
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
smcghee@uiuc.edu

Theresa Chambers
4-H Community Worker
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
techamb@uiuc.edu

Randy Lloyd
4-H School Enrichment Coordinator
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
lloyd1@uiuc.edu

Tabitha Major
Academic Hourly
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
tmajor@uiuc.edu

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