Clay County Illinois 4-H

06/05/2026

🍀 What a fantastic day at our annual Cloverbud Camp! 🍀

Our young campers had a blast exploring a variety of exciting 4-H project areas, including animal science, visual arts, horticulture, agriculture, and aerospace. Through hands-on activities, they learned new skills, discovered new interests, and experienced all that 4-H has to offer!

We wrapped up the day with some water balloon fun and delicious ice cream sundaes—a perfect ending to an amazing day filled with learning, laughter, and new friendships. ☀️🎨🐄🌱🚀🍨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Cloverbud Camp a success. We loved spending the day with these enthusiastic young learners and can't wait to see them at future 4-H events! 💚

06/05/2026

⚾🌟 Join Us for Illinois 4-H Day with the Thrillville Thrillbillies!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. and head to Mt. Dew Stadium in Marion for an unforgettable afternoon of learning, fun, and baseball!

Illinois 4-H families and clubs are invited to experience Life Lessons on the Diamond: Buck O'Neil and the Negro Baseball Leagues, an inspiring educational exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of baseball legend and humanitarian Buck O'Neil. Discover powerful stories of leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and character—then cheer on the Thrillville Thrillbillies as they take the field!

🎟️ Register by June 16 for just $20 and receive:
✅ Game admission
✅ All-you-can-eat meal
✅ Commemorative event T-shirt

After June 16, tickets are only $12 and include:
✅ Game admission
✅ All-you-can-eat meal

📍 Mt. Dew Stadium
1000 Miners Drive, Marion, IL

Bring your club, gather your family, and enjoy a day filled with education, connection, and baseball!

📣 Registration is required.
👉 Register today: go.illinois.edu/4-Hday

06/04/2026

‼️2025 Fair Premium Checks‼️

If your child exhibited any project (general project or livestock) at the 2025 Clay County 4-H Fair last year, they have a check to pick up.

Want to double check before making a trip to town, call our office at 618-662-3124.

ALL checks must be picked up at the Clay County Extension Office (210 S Church St, Louisville) and must be signed for. Anyone from the family can pick it up.

06/03/2026

TODAY is the last day to get your fair entries in!! The site will close at 11:59 p.m tonight, June 3rd.

If you have any questions, you can call our office at 618-662-3124 or email Breanna or Megan!
[email protected] [email protected]

05/29/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨

This is the LAST in-person YQCA training opportunity in Effingham County for the 2026 season! 🐄🐖🐑🐐🐓

📅 June 4 at 6:00 PM
📍 Effingham Extension Office

✅ 4-H members are welcome to attend in-person trainings in other counties if they cannot make this date.
💻 YQCA training is also available online, but please note the online option is available at a higher cost.

🔗 Register today at:
https://yqcaprogram.org/

Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your certification! ⏰

05/29/2026

Hey, Clay 4-H!

The Equity is hosting a 2027 Calendar Photo Contest, and they’re looking for great agriculture photos from 4-H members! This is a fun opportunity to showcase your photography skills and highlight life in agriculture.

Photo ideas include:
🚜 Farm Equipment
🐄 Livestock
🌅 Rural Landscapes

Winning members will receive an Equity merch bundle, and their club will receive a $50 prize!

📅 Entries are due by Friday, June 19. Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your photos.

We’d love to see Clay County 4-H represented — good luck and have fun snapping photos! 📷

05/26/2026

Ready to put your ideas to the test?

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow your skills, challenge yourself, and have fun with others passionate about agriculture and conservation.

05/25/2026

Our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back to normal business hours tomorrow!

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

⚠️ Due to flooded roads, tonight’s YQCA Training at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Louisville has been CANCELLED.

Please help spread the word to any 4-H families who planned to attend. We will share a rescheduled date as soon as one is determined — watch our page for updates!