Illinois 4-H Projects for 2003-2004
Cook/South Suburban
Participant’s Name
Group’s Name
I have enrolled in _____ projects this year (as noted below.)
Select projects below by clearly marking the box to the far left of the project name. If you need the project
manual clearly mark the circle. (The circle only appears if project manuals accompany project enrollment.)
See the Illinois Clover for details. If the symbol  replaces the circle, the member manual is new this
year and should be ordered even if the member has the old project manual. Suggested ages listed after
all projects.
Aerospace
Beef
Clothing & Textiles
 Sewing & Textiles I, 8-11
 Sewing & Textiles II, 11-13
 Sewing & Textiles III, 14-18
 Clothing Decisions I, 11-13
 Clothing Decisions II, 14-18
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Crocheting, all
 Beef I, 8-11
 Beef II, 12-14
 Beef III, 15 & up
Collections/Hobby-General
 Collection/Hobby-General, all
 Stamp Collecting, all
Bicycles
Communications
 Bicycle I, 5-8
 Bicycle II, 12-14
 Bicycle III, 5 & up
 Bicycle Restoration &
Modification
 Creative Writing, all
Journalism 13 & up
 Public Presentations, all
 Aerospace II, 8-11
 Aerospace III, 12-14
 Aerospace IV, 14-19
Camping
Computers
 Computer Mysteries I, all
 Computer Mysteries II, all
 Computer Mysteries III, all
 Campcraft, all
Consumer Ed
Cats
 Cat I, 8-11
 Cat II, 12-14
 Cat III, 15 & up
Child Care
 Child Development II, 8-11
 Child Development III, 12-14
Citizenship
Citizenship I, 8-10
Citizenship II, 11-13
Financial Champs I, 12-13
Financial Champs II, 14-15
Crops and Soils
 Corn, all
 Small Grains, all
 Soybeans, all
Dairy Cattle
 Dairy I, 8-11
 Dairy II, 12-14
 Dairy III, 15 & up
Dogs
 Dog I, 8-11
 Dog II, 12-14
 Dog III, 15 & up
Electricity
 Electricity I, 8-10
 Electricity II, 11-12
 Electricity III, 12-13
 Electricity IV-Electronics, 14
& up
Entomology
 Entomology I, 8-11
 Entomology II, 12-14
 Entomology III, 14 & up
 Shutter Bug Safari, all
Food and Nutrition
 Breads & Cereals, 13-18
 Dairy Foods, 13-18
 Exploring Food Heritage, 8-11
 Food Preservation, 13-18
 Food Science, 8-11
 Fruits & Vegetables, 13-18
 International Foods, 14-18
 Let's Start Cooking, 8-11
Meat & Other Protein
Sources 13-18
 Microwaving, 10-13
 Outdoor Meals I, 8-12
 Outdoor Meals II, 12-14
 Outdoor Meals III, 14-18
 Sports Nutrition, 8-11
 Tricks for Treats I, 8-11
 Tricks for Treats II, 11-14
 You Learn To Bake, 11-14
 Cake Decorating, all
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion,
Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment. The 4-H Name and Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.
Forestry
Natural Resources
Rabbits
 Exploring The Forest-Intro, 8-10
 Forestry I, 9-11
 Forestry II, 12-14
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 Rabbit I, 8-11
 Rabbit II, 12-14
 Rabbit III, 15 &up
Geology
 Geology, all
Goats
 Goats I, 8-11
 Goats II, 12-14
 Goats III, 15 & older
Health
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Health-It's Your Choice II, 8-9
Health-It's Your Choice III, 10-11
Health-It's Your Choice IV, 12-16
Health-It's Your Choice V, 16-18
Horse and Pony
 Horse I, 8-11
 Horse II, 12-14
 Horse III, 15 & up
Horticulture
 Horticulture I, 8-11
 Horticulture II, 12-14
 Horticulture III, 15 & up
Intercultural
Natural Resources I, 8-11
Natural Resources II, 12-14
Natural Resources III, 15-18
Earth Trek: Soil Conservation, all
Prairie Plants in Illinois, all
Sportfishing I, 8-10
Sportfishing II, 12-14
Sportfishing III, 14-18
Amphibians, all
Animal Tracks, all
Birdhouses, all
Birds Of Prey, all
Birds Non-Game, all
Birds – Quail, all
Mammals – Squirrel, all
Mammals – Taxidermy, all
Raising Earthworms, all
Reptiles – Snakes, all
Reptiles – Turtles, all
White-tail deer, all
Wildlife Foods, all
Wildlife Urban & Backyard, all
 Theater Arts II, 8-10
 Theater Arts III, 10-12
 Theater Arts IV, 13 & up
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Leadership Skills I, 9-11
Leadership Skills II, 12-19
Leadership Skills III, 12-19
Leadership Skills IV, 15-18
Jr. Leadership/Diplomatic Corps
only, 12 & up
Small Pets
 Small Pets I, 8-11
 Small Pets I, 12-14
 Small Pets III, 15 &up
 Swine I, 8-11
 Swine II, 12-14
 Swine III, 15 &up
 Tractor I – Acquaintance, 14 & up
 Tractor II – Operation, 14, up
Photography
Veterinary Science
Plant & Soil Science
Leadership
 Small Engines I, 8-11
 Small Engines II, 11-13
 Small Engines III, 14-18
Tractor
Personal Development
 Party Planning, all
 Walk In My Shoes, all
 Interior Design, 10 & up
Small Engines
Swine
Intergenerational
Interior Design
 Sheep I, 8-11
 Sheep II, 12-14
 Sheep III, 15 &up
Performing Arts
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 Passport To The World, all
Sheep
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Photography I, 8-10
Photography II, 11-14
Photography III, 12-14
Photography IV, 12-14
Explore Plants & Soils, 8-11
Plant Characteristics, 12-14
Plant Reproduction 12-14
Soils, 12-14
Poultry
 Poultry I, 8-11
 Poultry II, 11-14
 Poultry III, 15 &up
 Veterinary Science I, 12-18
 Veterinary Science II, 13-18
 Veterinary Science III, 16-18
Visual Arts
 Visual Arts, all
Woodworking
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Woodworking I, 8-10
Woodworking II, 11-12
Woodworking III, 13 & up
Woodworking IV, 13 & up
Clover Challenge, 15-18
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion,
Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment. The 4-H Name and Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.
Illinois 4-H Group Projects for 2003-2004
Cook/South Suburban
The following projects are especially recommended for classroom or structured group settings.
Suggested ages listed after all projects.
Leaders Only!
Community Clubs, 8 yrs old & up
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Arts & Crafts, 8-13
Embryology I, 8-10
Embryology II, 11-14
Get Real! Get Active, 8-10
Focus on Character, 8-13
Food Science 8-11
Nonverbal Communication I, 8-10
Nonverbal Communication II, 11-12
Nonverbal Communication III, 13-14
Passport to the World, all
Public Adventures, all
Polite is Right, 8-11
Theater Arts II, 8-10
Theater Arts III, 10-12
Theater Arts IV, 13 & up
Sports Nutrition, 8-11
Talking with TJ (Conflict) 8-9
Talking with TJ (Teamwork) 8-9
Walk in My Shoes, all
WOW! Wild Over Work, all
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion,
Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment. The 4-H Name and Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.
Illinois 4-H Group Projects for 2003-2004
Cook/South Suburban
The following projects are especially recommended for classroom or structured group settings.
Suggested ages listed after all projects.
Leaders Only!
Cloverbud Clubs, 5-7 yrs old
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Aerospace, 5-7
Arts & Crafts, 5-7
Bicycle I, 5-8
Building Family Strengths, 5-7
Child Development I, 5-7
Cloverbud Project I
Cloverbud Project II
Embryology I, 7
Family 4-H, 5-7
Get Real! Get Active, 5-7
Gifts of Gold, 5-7
Health-It’s Your Choice I, 5-7
Polite is Right, 5-7
Talking with TJ (Conflict) 7
Talking with TJ (Teamwork) 7
Theater Arts I, 5-7
WOW! Wild Over Work, 5-7
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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion,
Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment. The 4-H Name and Emblem are Protected Under 18 U.S.C. 707.