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4-H and Youth
4-H is the youth audience of the University of Illinois Extension. 4-H is open to youth ages 8-18 years old by September 1 of current year. Youth participate in individual or group learning experiences related to over 200 project areas. Youth learn skills for living.

Featured Websites
Illinois State Fair Premium Books 4-H Memorial Camp Schools Online Let's Party Illinois 4-H All About 4-H
Additional Websites
  • Business of Babysitting
    Want to start your own babysitting business? Visit this site to learn what you need to know to become a great babysitter!
  • Out on a Limb
    It's not easy to get along. Help Maria and her friends solve their problems peacefully.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Working with Committees
    This website contains fact sheets, role descriptions, worksheets, and additional resources to assist volunteers and 4-H members in developing effective committees within their club
  • 4-H FAQs
    The most commonly asked questions about 4-H.
  • Becoming 4-H Savvy
    Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
4-H and Youth Resources
  • "Get Up and Move"
    Information that will be shared monthly on both activity and a healthy recipe.

  • 4-H Council Website
    The www.4husa.org website lets you communicate with 4-H members all over the world! Check out the web logs, message boards, create an email account, win a free digital camera, or just explore!

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4-H Clubs
There are currently 8 4-H Clubs in Piatt 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 Piatt County.
News & Updates
4-H Leader Update
Update for Piatt County 4-H leaders.
Piatt County 4-H News
News from the Piatt County 4-H program.
Cloverpatch
For the latest ideas in leading Cloverbud 4-H Clubs, check out the Cloverpatch.
Upcoming Events

Piatt County 4-H General Show
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
July 11, 2008

4-H Foundation BBQ
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
July 12, 2008

4-H Foundation Cookout at County Market
Monticello, Illinois (Piatt County)
August 16, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
2006-07 Piatt County 4-H Photo Gallery
Piatt County 4-H Photo Gallery
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Piatt County Unit
210 South Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856
Phone: 217-762-2191
FAX: 217-762-2703
piatt_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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