4-H Robotics Showcase 2026

2026 Illinois 4-H Robotics Challenge: ArchaeoBot

“Archaeology is not about the past. It is about the future.”
- Sir Mortimer Wheeler

April 25, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
Team check-in begins at 8:00 AM

College of Lake County

19351 W Washington St, Grayslake
Athletics Building

The Annual 4-H Robotics Showcase will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fitness Center from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Building 7, 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake IL 60030. Teams will arrive at the CLC fitness center at 8:00 am. The Showcase will begin promptly at 9:00am. Teams may only include currently registered 4-H members.

Challenge Description: HERE
CLC 4-H Robotics Showcase flyer HERE

Required data collection forms:

As a university, we are required to collect data. Please help us by completing and submitting the following forms.

Youth Group participation HERE -
Each site must submit this quick and easy group summary form for university data reporting.
Individual Member Enrollment:
- Online member enrollment may be available. Contact Michele for details!
- 2025-2026 Club Member Enrollment Form - English
- 2025-26 Club Member Enrollment Form - Spanish
  
  Each member participating in the 4-H Robotics Showcase must have an enrollment form on file at the Extension office for liability purpose and University compliance. Each member will be entered as a 4-H member and will be eligible to participate in ANY 4-H program, including the IL 4-H State Robotics competition.

Forms can be submitted to the University of Illinois Extension by mail, email, or upload (preferred):

Mail to: University of Illinois Extension, 100 US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
Email copies to Michele Aavang: maavang@illinois.edu
OR Upload enrollment forms HERE

Do you have anyone willing to volunteer at this event?? Please submit volunteer information below or contact Michele Aavang! Thank you!!!

For questions please contact Michele Aavang at maavang@illinois.edu or 217-265-8059

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Street Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Daytime Phone

Evening Phone

E-mail Address

Note: Team registration should only be done by the team coach or club leader. Multiple registrations may be used.

List EACH TEAM SEPERATELY. Only one registration needed per TEAM, listing individual members' names and grades. If you have more than THREE teams, you may need to complete this form more than once.

Name of Your School/Library/Other

Additional coach/volunteer contacts List any additional coach contacts that should be included in communication.

Team ONE Name Each team should be listed separately and identified individually. (Example: Robot Team 1)

Team ONE members: Please list individual team members' name and grade level: John Smith -7, Susie Jones - 8, etc

Team TWO Name Each team should be registered separately and identified as individually. (Example: Robot Team 1)

Team TWO members: Each team should be listed separately and identified individually. (Example: Robot Team 1)

Team THREE Name Each team should be registered separately and identified as individually. (Example: Robot Team 1)

Team THREE members: Please list individual team members' name and grade level: John Smith -7, Susie Jones - 8, etc

I understand that each member participating in the 4-H Showcase must have a membership form on file for insurance purposes. Membership can be gained through either completing the paper forms OR through the online registration at https://4h.zsuite.org/. See link to form information above.

I have submit forms for each team member listed to the Extension office or members have completed ZSuite.

I will submit forms for each team member listed to the Extension office or members will complete ZSuite prior to the competition.

START TIME Check-in begins at 8 AM - Event begins at 9AM

YES, I acknowledged the check-in at 8am and event start time of 9am

Recruit Volunteers or Judges We are asking each participating organization to submit at least ONE volunteer to assist with the event. Please share name and contact of anyone that is willing to volunteer the day of the event. Thank you in advance!