Okawville Busy Bees 4-H Club

10/13/2026

Thank you very much for allowing us to use the facilities. Everyone had a great time.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Fall is build season: Enter your "fall fun" creation in our free build contest.

Youth ages 8 to 18: 4-H build season has arrived! Compete in our free virtual Building Brick Challenge Series to show off your original plastic building brick builds.

The October contest theme is “Fall Fun”. Create an original build showing off your favorite fall activity and submit it for a chance to win fun buildable prizes!

Entry deadline is 11 PM October 31

View complete contest details at go.illinois.edu/4HBuildSeries.

10/12/2026

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 4-H year is open! Head over to ZSuite now to sign up for the upcoming year! Kids need to be enrolled in order to participate in certain events, club meetings, and the 4-H shows!

10/12/2026

Quilt of Valor Sewing Workshop and Service Project
Create. Connect. Honor.
Are you between the ages of 8–18 (as of 9/1/26), looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us for a unique workshop series where YOU will help design and create a beautiful Quilt of Valor — a handmade quilt that will be gifted to a veteran in recognition of their service and sacrifice. First session will be held at the Washington County Extension Office on November 11 from 1-4 p.m.

🧵 No sewing experience needed!
🧵 Learn basic quilting techniques
🧵 Collaborate with other youth artists
🧵 Hear stories from local veterans
🧵Be part of something bigger than yourself!

Cost: FREE – All materials provided!

Spots are limited — Registration will open under clubs on October 1 at https://4h.zsuite.org/

Honor a hero. Discover your creativity. Make a difference.

10/12/2026

Blooming Pumpkins
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a hands-on workshop that combines creativity, horticulture, and agricultural science! Participants will design their own floral centerpiece inside a pumpkin using fresh flowers and seasonal materials. Along the way, youth will discover how pumpkins grow, learn about the important role bees and other pollinators play in pumpkin production, and explore the fascinating connection between flowers and the fruits we enjoy. Each participant will leave with a unique harvest-inspired centerpiece and a greater appreciation for the pollinators that make our gardens thrive. Open to youth ages 8 and older (as of 9/1/26). Join us on November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Washington County Extension Education Center. Register HERE: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/57179

10/12/2026

Capture Memories, Create Keepsakes!
Turn your favorite photos into treasured works of art at this unique hands-on workshop led by local photographer Michelle Gill. Held at Michelle Gill Photography, just outside of Nashville, IL, this creative experience combines the art of photography with the craft of scrapbooking to help participants tell meaningful stories and preserve special memories. Youth will learn photography tips for capturing compelling images, explore design techniques for creating beautiful scrapbook layouts, and discover how to transform everyday snapshots into lasting keepsakes. Whether you're new to photography and scrapbooking or already enjoy expressing your creativity, this workshop offers something for everyone. Join us on Friday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging evening where pictures become stories and memories become masterpieces! Eligibility: Open to youth ages 8-18 as of September 1, 2026. Perfect for: Photography enthusiasts, scrapbookers, memory keepers, and creative youth looking to learn new skills, preserve memories, and have fun! Register HERE: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/50971

10/12/2026

Explorers to Ag Ambassadors Tour Series!
On October 16 at 9:00 a.m., youth will get a behind-the-scenes look at Gateway FS in Venedy. Explore a working grain elevator, learn how feed and fertilizer support local farms, discover the science and technology behind modern agriculture, and meet professionals working in a variety of agricultural careers. Participants will also take part in a hands-on activity designed to bring agriculture to life.

This program is open to youth ages 8 and older as of September 1, 2026. Participants who complete the tour series may have the opportunity to become Ag Ambassadors, helping plan future tours, promote agriculture in their communities, and develop leadership skills while inspiring the next generation of agricultural explorers.

Discover agriculture beyond the farm and explore the many careers that keep our food system moving!

Register HERE: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/59324

09/29/2026

Cup of Creativity
Calling all young artists, creators, and future entrepreneurs! Join us this fall for a unique hands-on workshop where creativity meets business. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a successful coffee shop, from creating products customers love to understanding how businesses make a profit. Youth will learn about entrepreneurship, pricing products, marketing, customer experience, and the day-to-day operations of a small business.Then it's time to get creative! Participants will design custom coffee cup sleeves that could be featured on cups served throughout the community this fall. With the support of local business owners and community partners, selected designs may be professionally printed and used in the coffee shop, giving youth the exciting opportunity to see their artwork in the hands of real customers.This workshop combines art, business, and community engagement while helping youth build creativity, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Who: Youth ages 8-18 (as of September 1, 2026)
When: November 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Gather Coffee Shop

Come discover what it takes to turn ideas into products, artwork into marketing, and creativity into business success, one cup at a time! Register HERE: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/50972

09/29/2026

Strong communities start with empowered youth.

When you visit Casey’s this fall, you can help create opportunities for the next generation.
Round up your purchase in-store (Sept. 30–Oct. 11) or add a donation to online and app
orders (Sept. 30–Oct. 31) to support local 4-H programs.

Together, Casey’s and 4-H are investing in young people across rural communities—helping
them build the skills and confidence to lead, serve, and thrive.