Christian County 4-H

09/07/2026

Are you interested in sewing or want to learn how? Join us this fall for the 4-H Sewing Spin Club!

Learn new sewing skills, work on fun projects, and get hands-on experience with a sewing machine. No previous sewing experience is needed, and equipment will be provided!

Learn more and register here: go.illinois.edu/sewingspin

09/06/2026

Fall is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get crafty!

Join us for a Macramé Pumpkin Workshop where youth will learn the basics of macramé while creating an adorable pumpkin to take home. This hands on workshop is perfect for beginners and is a great way to get creative, learn a new skill, and make a fun fall decoration.

Ages 8–18
Cost: $3 to cover supplies
You do not have to be a 4-H member to participate!

Spots are limited, so don't wait! Learn more and register here: https://go.illinois.edu/MacrameCC

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

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

09/03/2026

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.

09/02/2026

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