Join Us in Celebrating National 4-H Week, October 5-11!
Are you ready to make a difference and help us spread the word about 4-H? Whether you're a proud 4-H alum or a supporter, you can participate with easy, daily social media posts to highlight the 4-H community. We’ll provide everything you need—prompts, graphics, and inspiration.
You can post on your personal channels or encourage your company to join in for employee participation. Together, let's inspire the next generation of leaders and celebrate the impact of 4-H!
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Sunday - County Day
Give a Shout-Out to Your Home 4-H County!
Celebrate what makes your 4-H county special! Whether it’s a unique project, tradition, or community spirit, we want to hear about it. Share your favorite memories and highlight what sets your county apart.
Let’s show the world the heart of 4-H across Illinois!

Monday - GO GREEN DAY
GO GREEN DAY!
Share a picture of you wearing GREEN or your favorite 4-H shirt or post a 4-h Clover as your profile picture!
Let's turn the nation GREEN Today!

Tuesday - 4-H Alumni Day
Why Are You Proud to Be a 4-H Alumni?
Share your 4-H pride with the world! Tell us how 4-H shaped who you are today and why you're proud to be part of this incredible community. Your story can inspire the next generation of 4-H members!
Post your 4-H journey and show what it means to be a 4-H alum!

Wednesday - 4-H Mentor Appreciation Day
Honor a 4-H Leader or Mentor!
Take a moment to give thanks to the 4-H leader or mentor who made a difference in your journey. Share a post highlighting their guidance, support, and the impact they had on your 4-H experience.
Let’s fill social media with gratitude and celebrate those who’ve helped shape our paths!

Thursday - #BeyondReady: 4-H For Good
Let's Show THE GOOD 4-H Does!
Share a photo or tell about how you, your club or others are making a positive impact in your communities and beyond!
Community Service, Serving on a Board, Volunteering, Giving Back - how has 4-H prepared you to give back to others?

Thursday Bonus - 4-H Throwback Thursday
Throwback Thursday: Share Your 4-H Memories!
Dig into your photo archives and share a throwback picture of you in action during your 4-H days! Whether it’s from a project, event, or fair, we want to see those memories that made your 4-H experience unforgettable.
Post your throwback and let’s celebrate the rich history and impact of 4-H together!

Friday - 4-H Leadership Day
What Leadership Did You Gain in 4-H?
4-H is all about building leaders! Share the leadership skills you gained during your time in 4-H and how you use them today in your career, community, or personal life.
Your story can inspire others to embrace leadership through 4-H, so let’s showcase the lifelong impact of these valuable skills!

Saturday - Join 4-H Day
Why Should Youth Join 4-H?
Help us inspire the next generation! Share a post about why young people should join 4-H. Whether it’s the life skills, friendships, or endless opportunities for growth, let the world know how 4-H can make a lasting impact.
Your voice can encourage others to start their 4-H journey today!

General Post - Are You Illinois 4-H Grown?
General Post - Encourage 4-H Alumni to Register for the IL 4-H Alumni Association
Are you Illinois 4-H Grown? We want to connect with you!
The Illinois 4-H program established a new Illinois 4-H Alumni Association in 2016 and are seeking alumni of the Illinois 4-H program! 4-H alumni can register to keep up to date on Illinois 4-H, learn about 4-H alumni opportunities to engage as volunteers or through networking opportunities and receive a quarterly newsletter.

General Post - Share Your Beyond Ready Story: Then & Now
General Post - Share your Beyond Ready Story: Then & Now
We are calling all Illinois 4-H alumni to share your Beyond Ready "How it Started. How's it's Going." story and show how your 4-H journey launched your future. Complete a quick survey, upload photos from your 4-H days and today, and inspire others with your growth, skills, and success story. Your journey isn't over—it's just the beginning!
Share your story below to participate and be featured on our Illinois 4-H Alumni social media. Let's celebrate how 4-H has made a difference in your life!