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4-H and Youth
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Featured Websites
All About 4-H Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian 4-H Leader Orientation Becoming 4-H Savvy Illinois 4-H Character Development
Additional Websites
  • Character Education
    Cultivating knowledge for purposeful living, students learn through literature, art, humanities, and throughout the existing school curriculum the benefits and consequences of behavior.
  • Community Service
    Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
  • 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.
  • Working with Youth with Special Needs
    Resources for working with youth with special needs.
Local Programs
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer

Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
Resources for becoming a 4-H volunteer.

Kane County 4-H Fairbook

Kane County 4-H Fairbook
Come one, come all to the 4-H shows happening as part of the 2009 Kane County Fair! In this section, you will find the 4-H exhibit requirements for the Kane County Fair. Additionally, you will find information about the fair schedule (before & during), trophy donors, and the Blue Ribbon Sale.

4-H and Youth Resources
Choose a category:
  • 4-H Club Fundraising
  • Enrollment
    In this section, you will find all of the paperwork related to enrolling in 4-H clubs and/or projects.
  • General
    Information located here includes: 4-H calendar, 4-H policies, Camp Shaw, county event information and registration, and other miscellaneous items.
  • Horse Lease & Ownership Papers
  • Illinois State Fair
    In this section you will find information concerning the Jr. Department of the Illinois State Fair.
  • Recognition of Excellence & Recordkeeping
    In this section, you will find information related to awards and recognition and record keeping for clubs and members.
  • School Enrichment Programs
    This section includes information related to 4-H Youth Development resources for use by teachers in local schools. Program offerings supplement or enhance what is currently happening in your classroom. All programs are aligned with the ISBE learning standards. Deanna Roby is the contact person for these programs.

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Program Registrations

From Egg to Chick: Advanced Embryology Training for Teachers (2010)
Register by February 15, 2010

4-H Clubs
There are currently 20 4-H Clubs in Kane 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 Kane County.
News & Updates
Kane County 4-H Newsletter
News from the Kane County 4-H program.
Upcoming Events

Environmental Science in Action
Manteno, Illinois (Kankakee County)
May 6, 2010

Natural Resources Day
Manteno, Illinois (Kankakee County)
May 12, 2010

Natural Resources Day
Manteno, Illinois (Kankakee County)
May 13, 2010

Full event calendar >>

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

Deanna Roby
Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Kane County Unit
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166
FAX: 630-584-4610
roby@illinois.edu

Doris Braddock
4-H Community Worker
Kane County Unit
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166
FAX: 630-584-4610
dbraddoc@illinois.edu

Ruth Thompson
Office Support Assistant
Kane County Unit
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166 x12
FAX: 630-584-4610
rathomps@illinois.edu

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