A five day resident camp program for youth (ages 8-15) conducted at White Eagle Camp in Adeline, IL with Extension staff, 4-H counselors, Camp staff, and the Camp Director cooperating
4-H Club Of The Year Contest
Sponsored by 4-H Federation, this 4-H club participation contest awards points to 4-H clubs for participation in a variety of activities which occur throughout the 4-H year; rules are provided to club leaders each fall; winning clubs are recognized at the county Achievement Program each fall
4-H Fair
An annual county level event at which 4-Hers exhibit products of their project work, talk with judges about their learning experiences, and gather ideas for future project expansion; a celebration of member learning
Achievement Program
A recognition ceremony held at the county level for clubs and 4-Hers who submitted winning award applications and record books
Beef Weigh-in
An event held each winter during which all market beef animals are weighed and tattooed
Bowling Tournament
Held each winter, this event allows 4-H member teams to bowl at locations throughout the county for individual and team recognition
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
Offered annually to teen 4-Hers, this trip to Washington D.C. provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn about the United States government and the role they can play in it; the Illinois delegation is organized by the State 4-H Office
Conference Judging
A method of judging used to evaluate a majority of project exhibits; during a face-to-face visit, a conference judge talks to 4-Hers to learn about their project experiences, provide feedback about exhibits, answer project-related questions, and challenge them for future project expansion
County Judging Teams
Youth teams that learn about and compete by evaluating show ring animals of various species at specially planned events; teams for non-animal judging areas (meats, horticulture, etc.) are sometimes formed as well
Day of Dabbling
An annual hands-on event featuring a variety of project-related workshops; "Day of Dabbling" is for youth between the ages of 5 and 12 years old; "Advanced Day of Dabbling" is for youth in grade 6 and up
International 4-H Youth Exchanges
Travel and hosting opportunities for youth; applications are typically due during late autumn; information is available in the Extension office
Illinois State Fair
Held each August, this state event showcases 4-H exhibits specially selected at the county level for state competition; 4-Hers, ages 10 and older by September 1 of the current 4-H year, are eligible to compete
Illinois Teen Conference
A statewide conference held each summer for teen youth providing participants with theme-related educational and recreational workshop opportunities
Legislative Connection
Coordinated by the State 4-H Office, this annual late winter/early spring event at the Illinois State Capitol puts legislators in direct contact with 4-H members; participants learn about government hands-on while promoting their organization and gaining recognition for project achievements
National 4-H Week
A week devoted to recognizing and promoting 4-H membership; usually the first week in October
Penny Carnival
Held each winter, this Federation-sponsored fun fair event features game booths created and run by clubs; special awards are offered for booths showing outstanding creativity, originality, etc.
Pizza Day Fundraiser
This annual winter money-maker is organized by 4-H Federation and allows members to earn money for their clubs while building county 4-H funds used to support U of Extension Youth Development efforts, camp and conference scholarships, county website costs, club insurance, and more
Wilderness Day
This summertime day camp offers youth ages 5-12 the opportunity to participate in a number of hands-on outdoor educational activities including nature crafts, recreation, outdoor cooking, and scientific investigations
