# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? Confident Communicators 4-H Public Speaking Field Trip ?

For Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, and Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Members Ages 8-18

 ? Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
? Destination: University of Illinois, Lincoln Hall

? Transportation Schedule:
8:00 AM – Bus departs from Shelby County Extension Office, Shelbyville
8:40 AM – Bus departs from Cross County Mall Rural King, Mattoon
9:10 AM – Bus departs from Kirby Foods Grocery Store, Tuscola

? Event Schedule:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Public Speaking Workshop at U of I Lincoln Hall
12:30 – 1:00 PM – Lunch provided by the Department of Communications 
1:00 – 1:30 PM – Guided Campus Tour
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Interactive Activity (TBA)
3:15 PM – Depart for home

? Drop-Off Schedule:
3:45 PM – Drop-off at Kirby Foods Grocery Store, Tuscola
4:10 PM – Drop-off at Cross County Mall Rural King, Mattoon
4:45 PM – Drop-off at Shelby County 4-H Center, Shelbyville

✅ Registration Details:
Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026
Cost: FREE – All expenses are generously covered by a grant from Coles County Wind

Register here:
https://go.illinois.edu/ConfidentCommunicators

Parent Attendance: Parents/guardians are welcome to attend if it would make their child more comfortable. Please indicate on the registration form if a parent/guardian will be joining.

? Preparation Tips:
Dress Warmly! We’ll be walking outside during the campus tour, so wear layers and comfortable shoes.
Stay Hydrated: Bring a refillable water bottle or cash to grab a drink if needed.
Know Your Presentation Type:
During the workshop, youth will begin preparing for their local 4-H public speaking contest. Participants should come knowing which type of presentation they’d like to work on:
Formal Speech
Illustrated Speech
Original Works
Oral Interpretation

? More details about each speech division can be found here: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/events/state-events/illinois-4-h-public-speaking-contest
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arthur/confident-communicators-public-speaking-field-trip-to-u-of-i/200029261187859
- **Event Categories**: public-speaking, trips-adventures, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arthur
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 304 E Progress St, Arthur, IL
- **lat**: 39.71704
- **long**: -88.46939
- **full address**: 304 E Progress St, Arthur, IL, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I  being held?
  - **A:** Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I  takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am at 304 E Progress St, Arthur, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I ?
  - **A:** Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I  is organized by Moultrie-Douglas 4-H.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arthur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Confident Communicators Public Speaking Field Trip to U of I  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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