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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
Cloverpatch
For the latest ideas in leading Cloverbud 4-H Clubs, check out the Cloverpatch.
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

Discover Chicago
October 11-13, 2008

Southern Illinois Leadership Convention
Makanda, Illinois (Jackson County)
October 11-13, 2008

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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