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4-H and Youth
For over 100 years, the mission of 4-H has been "To Make The Best Better." In Whiteside County almost 300 youth are members of the traditional 4-H club, while over 8500 youth participate in school enrichment, special interest groups and camp experiences every year. These wonderful opportunities give the youth in Whiteside County the necessary life skills needed such as leadership, communication and citizenship.

Featured Websites
Illinois 4-H Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian All About 4-H 4-H Program Planning 4-H Leader Orientation 4-H FAQs
4-H and Youth Resources
Choose a category:
  • Additional Links
  • Whiteside County 4-H Ambassadors
    The Whiteside County 4-H Ambassadors focus on promoting 4-H and sharpening their communication and leadership skills.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Awards
    Are you keeping track of the activities that you are doing within 4-H and outside of 4-H? If so then you need to be filling out 4-H award applications.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Camp
    Camp is open to anyone ages 8 to 18. Camp facilities are located in Adeline, Illinois, near Forreston along Leaf River. Campers enjoy a week of hiking, team building, arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming, enjoying nature and making new friends.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Enrollment
  • Whiteside County 4-H Federation
    Whiteside County 4-H Federation is for 4-H'ers that are 12 year olds and up and looking for a variety of leadership opportunities at the county level. Federation meets monthly. From guest speakers, to community service, to fundraising and fun activities Federation keeps the members very active at the county level.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Show
    The Whiteside County 4-H Show is a four day event in July where all Whiteside County 4-H'ers get the chance to exhibit their wonderful projects and ideas at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Softball
    Whiteside County 4-H Softball is open to all 4-H members. There are two divisions one for 8 to 12 year olds and one for members ages 13 and up! The goal of the program is to have fun and play ball, in that order.
  • Whiteside County 4-H Volunteers
    From helping out once a year, to being involved on a monthly basis, 4-H relies on volunteers to reach youth across the county. If you have a hobby or speciality you would like to share, let us know and we will help you make an investment in tomorrow's future.

Our other program areas....
4-H Clubs
There are currently 11 4-H Clubs in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County.
News & Updates
Cloverleaf Special
News from the Whiteside County 4-H program.
Extension Link
Resources for Teachers
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Karen Atkinson
Community Worker, 4-H / Youth
Whiteside County Unit
100 E Knox Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Phone: 815-772-4075
FAX: 815-772-4077
katkinso@illinois.edu

Senietta (Sunny) Porter
Office Assistant
Whiteside County Unit
100 E Knox Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Phone: 815-772-4075
FAX: 815-772-4077
seporter@illinois.edu

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