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4-H and Youth
All youth ages 5-7, as of September 1st are welcome to join a 4-H Cloverbud Group. And all youth ages 8-18, as of September 1st are welcome to join a 4-H Club, 4-H Project Club or 4-H Independent Membership! If you farm or raise animals that's great but it is not necessary to join 4-H!

Featured Websites
4-H Leader Orientation 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian Character Development Character Education Community Service
Additional Websites
  • Walk in My Shoes
    Learn what it feels like to be older and what happens to our bodies as we age.
  • Becoming 4-H Savvy
    Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
  • Working with Youth with Special Needs
    Resources for working with youth with special needs.
  • Community Service
    Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
  • 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
  • Helping Kids Succeed in School
    Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
  • Ayudando a los Niños a Triunfar en la Escuela
    Ayudando a los niños a triunfar en la escuela es un programa que proporciona estrategias a padres y educadores para que los niños hagan de su experiencia escolar, un éxito.
  • Illinois 4-H Foundation
    The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations that supplement state and county 4-H programs
4-H and Youth Resources

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4-H Clubs
There are currently 5 4-H Clubs in Williamson County. Click here for a complete listing of area 4-H Clubs.
News & Updates
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Upcoming Events

4-H PROGRAM FEE DONATION FUNDRAISER
November 5 - November 5, 2011

4-H OFFICERS TRAINING
Marion, Illinois (Williamson County)
November 11, 2009

WEST FRANKFORT LIGHTS PARADE
November 24, 2009

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Volunteer Opportunities
WANTED: 4-H Club, 4-H Project Club and 4-H Cloverbud Group Leaders
4-H Club and 4-H Project Club Leaders provide leadership and educational opportunities to boys and girls ages 8-18 years old. 4-H Cloverbud Group Leaders provide boys and girls ages 5-7 years old group educational activities. Call 993-3304 today and ask for Mrs. Etha Anderson.
WANTED: 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Members
Purpose: To expand the opportunities to all youth and volunteers in the Extension Unit. One-third of committee should be youth and committee should be representative of the county population. Call 993-3304 today and ask for Mrs. Etha Anderson.
Photo Galleries
2009-2010 3rd So. IL Leadership Convention
2009 4-H Horse Show
2009 4-H Acheivement Awards Program
Escape to Power Point Adventures
Pollen Detectives
2009 4-H Small Animals Show
2009 4-H Exhibit Show
2009 Character Education Lincoln

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

Etha Anderson
Community Worker 4-H Youth Development
Williamson County Unit
1306 N Atchison Ave, Ste A
Marion, IL 62959
Phone: 618-993-3304
FAX: 618-997-1542
eanders1@illinois.edu

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