State 4-H Hippology Contest

Target Audience: Ages 8 to 18 
How to Participate:  Qualify to participate via regional Hippology contests. Register with your local county's office. 
Event Contact: Debra Hagstrom (…

State 4-H Horse Speaking Contest

Target Audience: Age 8 to 18 
How to Participate:  Contact your local Extension office to register to participate.  
Event Contact: Debra Hagstrom (hagstrom@illinois.edu)   

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State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest

Target Audience: Ages 8 to 18 on teams of 4 youth, or as individuals 
How to Participate:  Register through your county by February 24, 2023
Event Contact: Debra Hagstrom (hagstrom@…

4-H By the Decades 2000s

We are seeking Illinois 4-H History from our 4-H alumni by the decades!  Join us to visit about how 4-H impacted your life during the 2000's growing up in the Illinois 4-H program.  We will also…

4-H State Public Speaking Contest

4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive…

4-H Largemouth Bass State Virtual Fishing Challenge

Youth from across Illinois can head into the great outdoors to participate in the statewide 4-H Hooks Us Together Virtual Fishing Challenge this spring and May is the Largemouth Bass 4-H State…

2023 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training: May 6

Disciplines offered: Shotgun, Rifle; Pistol; Archery; Coordinator; Hunting/Outdoor Skills

If interested, contact your local University of Illinois Extension office for registration…

Explore 4-H Child Development Virtual Event

Are you ready to help shape the next generation? Learn about careers in the child development field while you learn best practices for caring and working with children in our upcoming virtual…

4-H State Robotics Competition

It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H robotics to demonstrate their learning,…

Crappie State 4-H Virtual Fishing Challenge

Youth from across Illinois can head into the great outdoors to participate in the statewide 4-H Hooks Us Together Virtual Fishing Challenge this spring and April kicks it off with the Crappie…