🌟 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
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