4-H is a youth organization that belongs to the members, their families, and other interested adults who serve as volunteer leaders.
Featured Websites
Additional Websites
MyPyramid.gov One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
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.
Claude's Got the Scoop on Soil Students learn about how soil is made, who really needs soil, and what happens to soil if you don't take care of it.
Just for Kids Lots of fun websites for kids to learn everything from how worms eat garbage to how to get along with others.
Becoming 4-H Savvy Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
Helping Kids Succeed in School Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
Illinois Livestock Trail Livestock related research from University of Illinois Extension animal systems specialists.
Incubation & Embryology Teacher's guide for the 4-H Incubation and Embryology project including lesson plans, activities, and background resources.
Local Programs
4-H Camp
4-H camp at Camp White Eagle is a long-time tradition in Ogle County.
4-H Fair
This annual event showcases 4-Hers' project work.
4-H Wilderness Day
Join us on July 8, 2008 at Lowden Memorial State Park for Wilderness Day - Outback and Down Under.
4-H Membership Agreement (contract)
This agreement is intended to assist youth whose academic/extracurricular schedules or other special circumstances prevent them from participating fully in club activities and meetings.
Horse Lease and Ownership Forms
Any 4-Her planning on showing horses at the 4-H fair must turn in Lease Agreements or Ownership Forms by May 1st.
Ogle County 4-H Fair
The Ogle County 4-H Fair is held the first week of August in conjunction with the Ogle County Fair. The fair is an opportunity for Ogle County 4-H'ers to showcase their wonderful projects.
Talks & Demonstrations
Need an idea for an upcoming talk or demonstration? Click here to find ideas in an assortment of project areas. We will continue to add projects so check back often.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Debbie Moser
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
Ogle County Unit
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007 dmoser@uiuc.edu
Jodi Baumgartner
Community Worker
Ogle County Unit
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007 jbmgrtnr@uiuc.edu
Cathy Anderson
Secretary
Ogle County Unit
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007 canders3@uiuc.edu