Momence Troopers and Mini Troopers 4-H Clubs

01/13/2026

Calling all cake artists and chefs!
The Illinois 4-H Food Challenge is now the Kitchen Skills Challenge—and there are two exciting ways to compete!
📅 Save the date: May 7, 2026
📍 University of Illinois campus
Choose your challenge:
-Cake It ’Til You Make It Cake Decorating Experience
-Dish Dash (formerly Food Challenge)
Registration opens February 23. Mark your calendar and get ready to bring the heat in the kitchen!

via Illinois 4-H

01/13/2026

Big Ideas, Clear Displays! Get ready for our virtual session, Building a Better 4-H Poster, on March 18, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm!

Ever wonder why some posters grab your attention right away? In this workshop, 4-H youth will learn simple design and presentation tips that help posters stand out and clearly tell a story. We’ll talk about common mistakes, smart design choices, and easy ways to improve posters without starting over. Open to 4-H members age 8 – 18.

To register visit go.illinois.edu/PosterWorkshop

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

12/20/2025

Way to go to all!

Announcing... 🥁🥁🥁 the 2025 Kankakee County 4-H Award recipients! Please join us in congratulating these talented youth who were recognized at the awards night in December. Read more 🔗 extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/kankakee-county-4-h-recognizes-2025-youth-award-recipients

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

Come learn about food science and the food industry AND make homemade ice cream in this fun, hands-on virtual workshop by the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation happening Jan 22nd from 6:00pm - 7:00pm ! This counts as a state level experience for awards. You will need to gather a small list of supplies prior to the event (included in registration) if you want to follow along with the ice cream making experiment.
There is no age minimum for this event, but younger attendees should have an adult with them to help them navigate the webinar and hands-on experiments.
Register by noon at go.illinois.edu/4HFunWithFoodScience by Wednesday, January 21st. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

via Illinois 4-H

12/09/2025

Are you 4-H member or volunteer in Grundy, Kankakee, or Will counties? 🍀✨ We want hear about how 4-H has impacted you! Learn more and submit your story 🔗 go.illinois.edu/your-4h-story

10/22/2025

The Momence Troopers are supporting the community’s fall festivities. Coraline has made her home in Clock Park. Members will be assisting with the hayride at the Bordertown Hauntings this Saturday, October 25th, 12-4pm (downtown Momence). Following the hayride, they will be handing out treats at the Park District’s trunk or treat event, 5-7pm (Island Park).

10/22/2025

The Club is holding their annual gift card fundraiser. Orders are due November 4th. Please help support your favorite 4-H members.

Gift card forms are in the comments. Card availability is subject to change as some cards do sell out.

10/08/2025

Big news! 4-H is teaming up with NBCUniversal and Wicked Movie to celebrate youth who lead with heart and hands 🩷💚🫶.

As an official nonprofit partner of Wicked: For Good—in theaters Nov. 21—4-H is shining a spotlight on young changemakers who prove that everyday acts of good can be powerful.

Stay tuned for the Challenge launching Oct. 9 during National 4-H Week! https://bit.ly/3IOSqHZ

10/06/2025

Celebrate "Make-It Monday" on day 2 of National 4-H Week by sharing your favorite 4-H project! Whether it be your favorite project you've made throughout your 4-H journey or your favorite project to exhibit each year, we want to see them! Ready, set, share!

10/06/2025

Let’s paint the nation green!

We’re kicking off with a bold splash of Illinois 4-H spirit. Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—show the world you’re !

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Snap a pic in your best green gear, tag & , and help us flood social media with the power of Illinois 4-H. Let’s light up every feed with your boldest green!