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Cathy Blunier
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
109 East Eureka Avenue
Eureka, IL 61530
Phone: 309-467-3789
FAX: 309-467-6034
cblunier@illinois.edu

Carolyn Hansen
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Metro
University of Illinois Extension
UNITY Community Center
632 Orlando Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-862-4041
FAX: 309-663-8270
cshansen@illinois.edu

4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Development

Featured Websites

Illinois 4-H Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification 4-H Program Planning 4-H Leader Orientation 4-H Volunteer Courses 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation

Additional Websites

  • All About 4-H
    All About 4-H is a terrific resource for 4-H volunteers, parents and youth!
  • 4-H Ceremonies
    Discover scripts for common 4-H ceremonies.
  • 4-H FAQs
    The most commonly asked questions about 4-H.
  • Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports
    Illinois 4-H Shootings sports provides experiences for youth in archery, rilfe and shotgun sports.
  • Illinois 4-H Foundation
    The Illinois 4-H Foundation raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations that supplement state and county 4-H programs

Local Resources and Information

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  • 4-H Camp Opportunities
    Youth in Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties have the opportunity to experience an overnight camping experience at 4-H Memorial Camp near Monticello. Youth do NOT need to be 4-H members to participate
  • 4-H Leader Resources
    Resources for 4-H leaders and volunteers to use with their 4-H clubs.
  • Clover Challenge
    Clover Challenge is available to 15-18 year old members as an advanced study for state 4-H projects. This project unit is an option only after the 4-H member has successfully completed the other levels in a particular curriculum area.
  • Forms & Downloads
  • Information for 4-H Club Secretaries
  • Information for 4-H Club Treasurers
  • Quality Assurance and Ethics Training for Livestock Exhibitors
    4-H members exhibiting beef, dairy, goats, horses, sheep, poultry, and swine at the County Fair or the Illinois State Fair are required to complete a Quality Assurance and Ethics training. This includes both live animals and poster projects. Participants are required to only take the training ONCE during their 4-H career. Training must be complete by July 1. Because of an early state show, horse exhibitors must complete certification prior to June 9.
  • Record Keeping and Award Applications
    General Illinois 4-H record keeping forms. For county specific award applications, please go to Awards and Scholarships under your county's 4-H page.
  • Science Sleepover
    4-H Science Sleepover is an event to help young girls experience science in a fun and exciting way.

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