URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – 4-H youth put their hard work on display at the Champaign County Fair 4-H Project Show on July 21 and 22. In 4-H, projects are a way for members to learn about what interests them. Projects spark members to follow their passions, interests, and talents on a new path to career development, enjoyment, and belonging. Project shows serve as learning opportunities for youth to interact with subject matter experts who serve as judges and provide guidance as youth work toward mastery in their project area.
Youth who had the opportunity to exhibit and compete at the state level did so during the Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show on August 9 in Springfield.
To find a complete list of the presenters at this year’s 4-H Project Show, visit https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/4-h-youth-shine-champaign-county-fair. To learn more about 4-H in Champaign County, contact the office at 217-333-7672.
About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and is administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices, two times more likely to be civically active, and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
About Extension: Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.
A young 4-Her smiles as his project is judged at the Champaign County 4-H General Projects Show on July 21, 2024.