Thank you for your interest in joining 4-H where you'll get to explore projects that interest you in more than 150 areas! From rockets to cooking, robotics to horticulture, sewing, visual arts, livestock, dog obedience, shooting sports and more!
We have several 4-H Community Clubs that meet on a regular basis in Mercer County. We invite you to look over the list and select a club in a location and time that best suits you. We will put you in contact with the leader who will let you know more about their club and the opportuntiies that await! You will enjoy fun activities, special events, community service projects, leadership opportunities, awards, scholarships, friendships, and more in 4-H! In addition to our community clubs, we also have workshops and special events that are open to members.
Please note: Youth must be 8 years old on or before September 1 of the current year to join a community club. However, the clubs also offer Cloverbud clubs for youth ages 5-7, which meet at the same time as the regular club. Cloverbuds participate in age‑appropriate activities rather than taking part in the standard business meeting.
If you have any questions, please don't hesistate to contact Mercer County 4-H Program Coordinator Lyndsey Flickinger at lkflick@illinois.edu
The Mercer County 4-H Office is located at 910 13th Street, Viola, IL and our phone number is (309) 513-3100.
We look forward to having you as part of the 4-H family!
Mercer County 4-H Clubs:
Alexis All Stars- 3rd Sunday @ 6 pm in Alexis
Country Kids- Last Tuesday @ 6:30 pm in Viola
Hamlet Handy Helpers- 2nd Sun @ 5 pm in Hamlet
Joy Eliza Ag- 2nd Sunday @ 4 pm in Eliza
Kimel- 2nd Sunday @ 5 pm in Aledo
Peppy Partners-3rd Saturday @ 9:30 am in Aledo
Saddle Teens- 2nd Thursday @ 6:30 pm in Viola