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Youth Development | Peoria County 4-H

4810 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL 61614

Eligibility

Children age 5 to 18

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Noon to 1 p.m.
309-685-3140
Voice·

Main Line

Languages

English with potential accommodations for additional languages

Application process

Please call.

Fees

Please call.

Service area

Peoria County, IL
4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension, offering hands-on learning experiences for young people ages 8 to 18 ("Cloverbud" clubs available for ages 5 to 7). The program helps youth build life skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness through activities in science, technology, agriculture, health, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants can join local 4-H community clubs, take part in short-term “SPIN” clubs, enroll in project areas, or attend workshops, camps, and statewide events. Adult volunteers provide mentorship, and youth work on projects that develop problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and responsibility. 4-H welcomes young people from all backgrounds and interests--rural, suburban, and urban--and supports positive youth development through experiential learning, leadership opportunities, and community involvement.

Last Assured

11/26/2025

Providing organization

Peoria County 4 H
4-H is the youth development program of University of Illinois Extension, offering hands-on learning experiences for young people ages 8 to 18 ("Cloverbud" clubs available for ages 5 to 7). The program helps youth build life skills, leadership abilities, and career readiness through activities in science, technology, agriculture, health, civic engagement, and the arts. Participants can join local 4-H community clubs, take part in short-term “SPIN” clubs, enroll in project areas, or attend workshops, camps, and statewide events. Adult volunteers provide mentorship, and youth work on projects that develop problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and responsibility. 4-H welcomes young people from all backgrounds and interests--rural, suburban, and urban--and supports positive youth development through experiential learning, leadership opportunities, and community involvement.