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

4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

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!

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Questions? Contact Jamie Kleiss, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth at kleissjm@illinois.edu

Featured Websites

4-H Volunteer Courses 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation All About 4-H Illinois 4-H 4-H Leader Orientation Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports

Additional Websites

  • 4-H Memorial Camp
    The 4-H Memorial camp website includes general information about camp in Monticello, the various summer and specialty programs, facility rental information, as well as information about applying to work at the camp.
  • 4-H Program Planning
    4-H program planning tools for 4-H clubs designed for new and less experienced 4-H leaders.
  • Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian
    A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.

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