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4-H and Youth

4-H and other youth programs give kids a chance to develop life skills that will help them succeed in life. 4-H members explore projects that interest them, and they gain leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills. Schools can also request 4-H programs that help them meet state goals for learning. Check out these current programs:

  • School Enrichment Programs
  • Summer Recreation Program
  • 4-H Club Membership
  • Clinics and Workshops
  • Education and Fun Days

4-H is ...

  • learning by doing
  • having fun
  • helping others
  • developing leadership skills
  • belonging to a club

4-H is . . .

  • participating in 6-12 meetings a year, where members learn how to conduct business meetings
  • having the opportunity to teach a lesson to other club members
  • participating in recreational activities, tours, trips and the fair with other members of their club
  • serving communities
  • having fun together

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Randolph County 4-H Connection
Keep up to date with the Randolph County 4-H program with the monthly 4-H newsletter.
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

Robotics Workshop
Chester, Illinois (Randolph County)
December 12, 2009

Livestock Quiz Bowl
Steeleville, Illinois (Randolph County)
January 18, 2010

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Yvonne Eater
Community Worker, Youth and Family
Randolph County Unit
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
yeater@illinois.edu

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