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Illinois 4-H Youth Development

Menard Extension Office

4-H youth development programs offering various educational and skill-building activities for young people.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://extension.illinois.edu/lms/4-h-youth-development, loads successfully and is part of the University of Illinois Extension's 4-H Youth Development program. It features a 'Your Thoughts Matter' curriculum aimed at promoting mental wellness among youth. This is not a traditional summer camp website, but rather a resource page for educational programs. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific camp operational details like staff ratios or background checks. The owner type is clearly a university. A Facebook page for 'Illinois 4-H' was found, but no Instagram handle. Google reviews for 'Your Thoughts Matter' as a camp were not found, as it appears to be a curriculum rather than a standalone camp program. The program type is unknown in terms of day or overnight camp, as it's a curriculum resource.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Illinois 4-H Youth Development is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 101 N. Main St., Petersburg, IL 62675, USA
  • Phone: 217-632-7416
  • Cost notes: Free, but participants must bring their own sack lunch.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Illinois 4-H Youth Development

What ages does Illinois 4-H Youth Development accept?
Illinois 4-H Youth Development is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Illinois 4-H Youth Development cost?
Illinois 4-H Youth Development doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free, but participants must bring their own sack lunch. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Illinois 4-H Youth Development's hours?
Illinois 4-H Youth Development runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Illinois 4-H Youth Development?
Illinois 4-H Youth Development is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Illinois 4-H Youth Development provide lunch?
Illinois 4-H Youth Development does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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