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• Ag Literacy Lines Blog
  A blog featuring fun information on agriculture for youth and adults.
• Federation Teen Talk Blog
  Want to know what is happening with Federation, check out this blog for the latest information.
• 4-H Leader Link
  4-H News for volunteers in Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion Counties
• 4-H Leaders Navigator
  News for Champaign County 4-H Leaders.
• Ford-Iroquois Extension Line
  News from Ford-Iroquois Extension.
• Illinois Leader
  Leader news from the State 4-H Office.

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• 4-H Sharpshooters
• 4-H Auction donations
• 4-H Leather Crafting Workshop
• 2010 Fall 4-H Activities!
• Moon Walk Launch Party

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Contact Us

Jamie Boas
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
801 North Country Fair Drive
Suite D
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-333-7672
FAX: 217-333-7683
kleissjm@illinois.edu

The goal of the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension is to provide youth opportunities to develop critical life skills. Our programs and offerings include: 4-H Community Clubs, School Enrichment and After-School Programs, professional development for individuals working with you, and volunteer development. 4-H is a community of people, young and mature, across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Please explore our website or call us for more information!

Local Resources and Information

Please click a category to view the included resources.

• 4-H Awards & Scholarship Applications
  Check here for information about scholarships and awards you can receive in 4-H.
• 4-H Camp
  Check here for all the information about 4-H Camping Opportunities.
• 4-H Enrollment Forms
  Check here for all the forms you need to enroll in 4-H! Welcome to the 4-H Family.
• 4-H Foundations & Support Groups
  How can you support 4-H? Check here for the latest information about your local 4-H fundraising efforts for Extension.
• 4-H Project Records
  Check here for record sheets to help you keep track of your 4-H projects.
• 4-H Project Scoresheets
  Check out what the judges will be looking for when they grade your 4-H exhibit. Most projects are included. Not seeing yours? Send us an email and we'll see if we can help.
• 4-H Risk Management Forms
• 4-H Show/Fair/Exhibition Information
  Check here for information about your 4-H Show Exhibition.
• 4-H Volunteer Screening Information
  Check here for enrollment and verification forms for new club leaders.
• Club Resources: Fiscal Responsibilities
  Clubs which have checking accounts are required to follow all state 4-H, IRS, and federal requirements. Several forms you need are available for download here.
• Club Resources: Secretary & Treasurer Books
  Clubs are required to file their secretary and treasurer books with the Extension office annually. We've made that job easier by providing a downloadable version of both books you can complete on your computer!
• Guidelines for Using the 4-H Name & Emblem
  Information on using the 4-H name and emblem.
• Help for 4-H Club Leaders
  Check here for information to help club leaders.
• Help for New 4-H Club Members
  You've joined 4-H...now what? Check out the publications below to learn more about being a 4-H member.
• Help for Your 4-H Club Meetings
  Check here for agenda templates, officer help sheets, program ideas, games, and so much more. Make your meetings MATTER.

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