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The official 4-H page for Christian County, IL.

10/13/2026

Unit-Wide Community Service

Local 4-H members are putting their hands to larger service by collecting travel-size care items for area schools and food pantries. These everyday essentials help students and families in our community feel confident, healthy, and cared for.

From September 1 through October 15, we invite 4-H members, families, businesses, and community members to donate travel-size personal care items that will be used to create care kits for individuals and families in need.

Please register and select the item(s) you plan to donate. This helps us balance donations, avoid shortages, and ensure each kit contains a variety of essential care products.

Registration: go.illinois.edu/4-HFallCommunityService

Collection Dates: September 1 - October 15

Drop-Off Locations:
• Extension Office
• Officer Training on October 17

Every item donated helps us create care kits for local schools and food pantries. Together, we can make a big impact through small acts of service.

10/13/2026

CJMM 4-H Officer and Leader Training

4-H Officer Training
Whether you’re an experienced officer, newly elected or just curious about stepping into a leadership role, this hands-on training will help you:
-Explore officer responsibilities
-Build leadership & teamwork skills
-Learn how to run effective club meetings
-Have fun while growing your confidence

4-H Club Leader Training
At the same time, 4-H Club Leaders will gather for a dedicated training on:
-Making meetings fun
-Tips for engaging families and volunteers
-Review 4-H programming data from 2025-2026

📆 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏱️Time: 10am – 12 pm
📍 Location: Macoupin County Fairgrounds

Join us for an exciting morning of leadership development. Let us know you are coming and register using the links below.

Officer Training Registration: go.illinois.edu/CJMM4-HOfficerTraining
Leader Training Registration: go.illinois.edu/CJMM4-HLeaderTraining

10/10/2026

Bake, Learn, and Explore This Fall!

Our Pumpkin Bread Take-Home Kit is the perfect way for youth ages 5-18 to build kitchen skills while having fun. Each kit includes dry ingredients, a pumpkin bread recipe, and a discovery sheet designed to help youth explore the science and creativity of baking.

Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate.

🗓️Register by October 16
🎟️$5 per kit
📍Pick up at your local Extension Office October 26-30

Registration: go.illinois.edu/4-HPumpkinBread

10/10/2026

One of the best parts of 4-H is making a difference in our communities!

Today, find a way to lend a helping hand. Help a neighbor, clean up a local park, volunteer with a community organization, pick up litter, or find another way to make your community a better place.

Big or small, every act of service makes a difference!

Show us how you’re giving back today.

10/09/2026

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? It's not too late to join the Christian County 4-H Youth Leadership Team!

Join us at:
Christian County Extension Office (1120 N Webster St, Taylorville)
October 12, 6-7:30pm
We will be eating soup and sandwiches!

Email [email protected] if you are planning to attend or have any questions!

What is the Youth Leadership Team?
The 4-H Youth Leadership Team is looking for youth in grades 8 and up who are ready to step up, make a difference, and put leadership into action!

Being part of the Youth Leadership Team gives you the chance to:

-Make an impact through service projects
-Help lead programming for Cloverbuds
-Present to and attend board meetings
-Build teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
-Share your ideas and help shape 4-H programs and experiences
-And so much more!

This is more than just a title. It’s an opportunity to serve your community, grow your confidence, meet new people, and make your voice heard.

10/09/2026

This month's newsletters for youth and volunteers went out today. If you didn't receive it please email Cheralee at [email protected] to be sure we get you added to the list!

10/09/2026

Let’s end the week on a positive note!

Do something today that makes someone else feel good or makes you feel good! Give someone a compliment, lend a helping hand, share a smile, make time for something you enjoy, or do something kind just because you can.

Let’s spread a little extra kindness throughout our community today!

Share your Feel Good Friday moment with us.

10/08/2026

Fall Family Fun Day!

Grab your family and join us for a day full of fall fun with 4-H! Current 4-H members are invited to bring their families and friends, and everyone in the community is welcome to join us. Enjoy hands-on activities, games, seasonal fun, and plenty of opportunities to make new memories together.

Whether you're already part of 4-H or curious about what 4-H is all about, this is a great chance to come see what we're doing, meet other 4-H families, and experience 4-H for yourself. Come ready for some fall fun and discover why there's a place for everyone in 4-H!

Ages: 5-18. You do not have to be a 4-H member to participate!
Cost: FREE
When: Saturday, November 14 from 9-11AM
Location: University of Illinois Extension Office (1120 N. Webster St., Taylorville)

Register at: https://go.illinois.edu/CCoFamilyFunDay

Address

1120 N. Webster Street
Taylorville, IL
62568

Telephone

217-287-7246

Website

http://extension.illinois.edu/cjmm/4-h-christian-county

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