Kimel 4-H Club

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

Reminder that an in-person YQCA training will be held on May 12 at the Milan Extension office.

YQCA is required each year for youth showing beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and/or swine.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Milan Extension Office
Ages: 8–18 (as of September 1, 2025)
Cost: $3.00

How to register:
Go to https://yqcaprogram.org/
Log in or create an account
Select Instructor-Led Training
Choose a class based on the member’s age
When prompted:
Select participant
Choose Illinois
Select 2026 Rock Island County 4-H YQCA Training
Add to cart and complete payment

Youth must complete the required pre-test before attending the training.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions or to request accommodations.

05/03/2026

Meeting tonight at 5:00 at College Avenue.😉

05/01/2026

Meeting Sunday, May 3 at 5:00 at College Avenue.

04/27/2026

An in-person YQCA training will be held on May 12

YQCA is required each year for youth showing beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and/or swine.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Milan Extension Office
Ages: 8–18 (as of September 1, 2025)
Cost: $3.00

How to register:

Go to https://yqcaprogram.org/
Log in or create an account
Select Instructor-Led Training
Choose a class based on the member’s age
When prompted:
Select participant
Choose Illinois
Select 2026 Rock Island County 4-H YQCA Training
Add to cart and complete payment

Youth must complete the required pre-test before attending the training.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions or to request accommodations.

04/24/2026

Staying locked in.

Fair Entry is OPEN for entries for the Mercer County 4-H Fair until June 1! 🍀

All 4‑H participants must submit their exhibit classes through Fair Entry in order to exhibit at the 4-H Fair.

Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any issues or accidentally submitting your entries before everything is complete.

If you run into any problems, don’t panic, additional classes or members can be added after Extension staff approve your submission.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

04/20/2026

Reminder: State Fair Lamb and Goat Nominations are due May 15!

04/16/2026

We will be hosting an in-person YQCA training:

YQCA is required yearly for youth showing Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep and or Swine.

Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Aledo Farm Bureau Office
Ages: 8-18 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Price: $3.00

How to Register for the YQCA Training:
1. Go to https://yqcaprogram.org/
2. Log in to your account, or create an account if you do not have one.
3. From the menu, select Instructor‑Led Training.
4. Find the class that matches your member’s age, then click Add to Cart.
When prompted:
Select the participant
Choose Illinois
Select 2026 Mercer County 4‑H YQCA Training
Click Add
Pay the $3 registration fee.
Youth must complete the required pre‑test before the training.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or need an accommodation.

04/15/2026

Fair Entry is now OPEN for entries! 🍀

All 4‑H participants must submit their class entries through Fair Entry in order to exhibit at the Mercer County 4‑H Fair.

Entries are due June 1 at: https://fairentry.com/

Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any issues or accidentally submitting your entries before everything is complete.

If you run into any problems, don’t panic, additional classes or members can be added after Extension staff approve your submission.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

04/13/2026

Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to get into the sport? Would you like to have a fun family weekend where those who wanted to fish can while other family members can do other activities, all on the same property? If so, we have a great program for your family with our 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp!

Date: May 1 -3
Age: At least one participant per family must be 4-H age (5-18 years old)
Location: 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello
Time: Check-in starts 4pm May 1 and check-out is noon on May 3
Registration link: go.illinois.edu/FamilyFishCamp

If you need reasonable accommodation to attend, please contact the 4-H Camp Office.

04/13/2026

Join us for the Mercer County 4-H Fishing Club!

Informational Meeting: Saturday, April 18

Fishing Sessions: 9 - 11 a.m.
Saturday- April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23

Where?
Different ponds around Mercer County

Who?
Youth ages 8-15, as of September 1, 2025

How to register?
Please register via ZSuite Events: 2026 Mercer Fishing Club
https://4h.zsuite.org/events

Cost to register?
$10, plus the $20 enrollment fee if you’re not already enrolled in 4‑H

If you have any questions or need an accommodation, please contact [email protected]