Description:

Offers various educational programs for Lake County youth, including:
- 4-H Youth Development: Introduces youth to potential careers and offers training.
- Commercial Agriculture: Works to address the needs of various local producers.
- Consumer Economics: Offer tips, strategies, and insights into managing finances.
- Horticulture: Encourages individuals to learn about the benefits of flower and vegetable growing.
- Nutrition and Wellness: Food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention and management.
- Family Life: Connect with information and resources to assist with helping family members

Eligibility:

Open to all, for most programs

For the 4-H program, must be youth ages 5 - 18 years old

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Activity fees vary

Intake Process:

Call or visit

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Monetary funding to add additional programs

Volunteer Opportunities:

4-H Volunteers - offers various volunteer opportunities, including: program assistants, club leadership, mentors, fair volunteers, event planning, guest speakers, board members, digital marketing, and graphic design.

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Ofelia Delgado at 847-223-8627 or odelgado@illinois.edu.

Date of Official Change:

January 7, 2026

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