All About 4-H All About 4-H is a terrific resource for 4-H volunteers, parents and youth!
Community Service Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
MyPyramid.gov One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
4-H Leader Orientation New volunteer leaders can learn about 4-H via this web orientation.
4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation The purpose of this web site is to provide training for individuals who will be responsible for the health and safety of 4-H youth development participants at overnight events and activities.
Becoming 4-H Savvy Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
Local Programs
4-H Afterschool Program
4-H Afterschool provides hands-on educational programming to youth, ages 8-18, in a safe, positive, structured learning environment.
4-H Recognition of Excellence
The 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program recognizes youth for their participation and can build self-esteem.
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 hosts one of the largest 4-H Shows in the nation with over 13,000 entries from 1,200 4-H members.
4-H Camping Opportunities
4-H Memorial Camp is located in Monticello, IL at Allerton Park. Click to see what opportunities are available at 4-H Memorial Camp!
International Travel for Youth
What does spending time in a rain forest, experiencing 22 hours of sunlight in a day, or winter in June have in common? These are some of the experiences awaiting 4-Hers who participate in 4-H international exchange programs next summer.
Leader Info
Click here for the latest leader mailing.
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@illinois.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@illinois.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@illinois.edu
Tabitha Major
Community Worker
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-862-4041
FAX: 309-663-8270 tmajor@illinois.edu
