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4-H and Youth
Register for these upcoming events!

Click here for loads of opportunities for youth!

If you have questions please contact Kathy Weinzierl - kweinzie@illinois.edu or call 309-663-8306.

Questions? Contact Theresa Chambers, 4-H Community Worker at techamb@illinois.edu

Featured Websites
Illinois 4-H 4-H Leader Orientation Take Action on Radon Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification Schools Online Just for Kids
Additional Websites
  • Who Wants To Be a Parliamentarian
    A fun way to learn how to run a meeting and the basics of parliamentary procedure.
  • All About 4-H
    All About 4-H is a terrific resource for 4-H volunteers, parents and youth!
  • Community Service
    Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate community service projects in 4-H Clubs.
  • MyPyramid.gov
    One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.
  • 4-H Leader Orientation
    New volunteer leaders can learn about 4-H via this web orientation.
  • 4-H Overnight Chaperone Orientation
    The purpose of this web site is to provide training for individuals who will be responsible for the health and safety of 4-H youth development participants at overnight events and activities.
  • Becoming 4-H Savvy
    Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
Local Programs
4-H Afterschool Program

4-H Afterschool Program
4-H Afterschool provides hands-on educational programming to youth, ages 8-18, in a safe, positive, structured learning environment.

4-H Recognition of Excellence

4-H Recognition of Excellence
The 4-H Recognition of Excellence Program recognizes youth for their participation and can build self-esteem.

4-H School Enrichment

4-H School Enrichment
The 4-H School Enrichment program brings the University to the youth of McLean County. Many free educational materials are available for your use ranging in topics from Embryology to Character Education to Social Skills and much more. Make the University of Illinois Extension part of your classroom today!

McLean County 4-H Fair

McLean County 4-H Fair
McLean County 4-H hosts one of the largest 4-H Shows in the nation with over 13,000 entries from 1,200 4-H members.

Scholarships Available Locally

Scholarships Available Locally
Scholarships available annually.

The Great 4-H Debate

The Great 4-H Debate
Learn more about this teen legislative conference for Illinois high school youth.

UNITY Community Center

UNITY Community Center
The UNITY Community Center is a multicultural after school learning center.

4-H and Youth Resources
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Online Forms & Surveys

4-H Community Service/Fundraising Report Form

Team Youth (Jr. Federation) Sign-Up

Want to join a 4-H club or Cloverbud group?

Way To Grow! & Ag In Space

Program Registrations

4-H Volunteer Orientation & Screening, 2/17/2010
Register by February 17, 2010

4-H Find Out Party/New Member Meeting
Register by March 12, 2010

Oh, the places you'll go...in 4-H! - First Stop
Register by March 29, 2010

PQA Training for 4-H Swine Exhibitors - McLean Co., April 15
Register by April 15, 2010

4-H Clubs
There are currently 53 4-H Clubs in McLean 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 McLean County.
News & Updates
Latest Links
Linking the McLean County Extension Newsletter and YOU to the latest breaking news releases from UI educators.

4-H News Blog
New information about 4-H events!
Feature on 4-Hers Blog
Learn more about Mclean County 4-Hers doing extraordinary things!

News Releases

4-H Cloverbud Courier
4-H Volunteer Update
Click here for the 4-H News in McLean County!
The Schoolroom Newsletter
Learn about McLean County Extension school programs.
Get Up and Move!
4-H activities that encourage physical activity to help create healthy individuals, families and communities.
Illinois Leader
Leader news from the State 4-H Office.
Podcasts

Illini Pet Pod

The latest news about pet care and humane education
Upcoming Events

4-H Alumni
Bloomington, Illinois (McLean County)
February 11, 2010

4-H Great Debate
February 12-13, 2010

Who Did it? CSI
Nauvoo, Illinois (Hancock County)
February 12-13, 2010

Full event calendar >>

Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Organizational Leader
Would you like to work with youth ages 8-18 years old? Start a 4-H Club in McLean County. The 4-H Organizational Leader provides leadership to the club organization, structure and operation and serves as the primary contact for the club.
4-H Afterschool Leader
Looking for a volunteer opportunity after school? We are searching for volunteers to assist with local afterschool 4-H clubs.
4-H Cloverbud Leader
Youth ages 5-7 years old are involved in the 4-H Cloverbud program. If you would like to start a new Cloverbud group and volunteer as a leader, please contact us for more information.
4-H Fair Volunteers Needed
Over 500 volunteers work together every year to showcase the 4-H program at the McLean County Fair.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sandy McGhee Yanzy
Extension Unit Educator, Youth Development
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
smcghee@illinois.edu

Theresa Chambers
4-H Community Worker
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
techamb@illinois.edu

Randy Lloyd
4-H School Enrichment Coordinator
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
lloyd1@illinois.edu

Tabitha Major
Community Worker
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-862-4041
FAX: 309-663-8270
tmajor@illinois.edu

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