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4-H empowers young people to dream about better tomorrows and the tools to reach it.
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  • Programs
    Discover ways you can save the world. Feed the hungry. Protect the environment. Speak up for others. Change the world as you change yourself.
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    Projects
    4-H makes learning fun! You pick your adventure. There are caring adults ready to help you explore and grow. Nothing is too hard in 4-H.
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    Clubs
    You'll never feel more at home than at your 4-H club. Wherever you live, there’s a 4-H program where you can explore new things, meet new friends, and change the world. Find your place in 4-H.
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    Events
    Experience more! 4-H is a never-ending adventure of new places and new people. Travel. Explore. Discover. Imagine the possibilities.
Producing Future Scientists
4-H members are twice as likely to choose science careers. 4-H gives you the chance to try it out. Check out Illini Summer Academies on the campus of University of Illinois each summer.
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Producing Innovative Engineers
4-H and Robotics go together like peanut butter and jelly. 4-H has robotics programs in nearly every county in the state for every age. Nothing gets kids more excited than watching a robot you built come alive.
I love robotics
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BUILD

A BETTER

WORLD

Illinois 4-H prepares youth to solve Illinois' problems by producing the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need. 4-H builds good leaders by giving them safe environments to practice all the skills needed to be successful leaders. Illinois 4-H knows that our very lives are inseparable from the health of our planet and work daily to save the world for this and future generations.
4-H is helping youth understand where their food comes from, inspiring them to pursue interests in agriculture, and creating opportunities for them to lead change as they advocate for more food-secure communities. Illinois 4-H is increasing its efforts to prepare youth with skills needed in the workforce, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and channeling youth to college experiences and mentors who can guide them towards a productive path.

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