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4-H | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION - CARROLL, LEE, WHITESIDE COUNTIES

12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL 61081

Eligibility

Open to youth ages 5-18

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://extension.illinois.edu/clw/4-h-and-youth

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information or visit for services

Fees

Varies by program; Some programs have registration and/or supply fees - contact for information

Service area

Carroll County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois

Description

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/20/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION - CARROLL, LEE, WHITESIDE COUNTIES

Offers various programming that provides practical information in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development.