4-H News

4-H Youth Leader Austyn is hosting a hands-on Acrylic Painting & Drawing Workshop, and your young artist is invited to jump in and create their very own masterpiece! Youth will be guided step-by-step through an acrylic painting project — but with plenty of room to make it their own. We’ll help them bring their unique […]

4‑H thrives because of dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and passion to our youth. This year, help us celebrate these incredible individuals by recognizing a volunteer who has made a difference in your club or community. 💚 Share your appreciation in any of these ways: 📸 Submit a 4‑H related photo of the volunteer […]

Family Learning Day is one of those events that really shows what 4‑H is all about—giving young people the chance to try new things, learn by doing, and discover what they enjoy. In Fond du Lac County, this annual event plays an important role in helping youth find their sparks, or the interests that motivate […]

Show your Wisconsin 4‑H pride and support a great cause! The WI 4‑H Apparel Store is open now through April 15, offering a variety of apparel in both youth and adult sizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4‑HYDP), helping support the professionals who strengthen 4‑H programs […]

What’s YOUR Spark? Everybody has a skill, talent, interest, or special quality that lights them up — we call these SPARKS! They bring joy, purpose, and direction, and this LEGO challenge is all about celebrating what makes you uniquely you. Youth AND adults are invited to design and build a LEGO creation that represents one of […]

We’re excited to launch a brand‑new 4‑H club focused on hands‑on gardening experiences through the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program! Youth in grades 3-8 will dig into real gardening skills—planting seeds, exploring hydroponics, caring for indoor and outdoor plants, and tending the garden beds right at the Fond du Lac County Campus. Guided by Master […]

Are you interested in learning more about livestock judging and joining a team? Market Livestock Judging introduces youth to evaluating and ranking animals—such as cattle, sheep, and swine—based on their potential to produce high‑quality meat products. It’s a fun, educational opportunity and a great way to connect with others who are interested in agriculture. Teams […]

1. Login to your 4-H Online account. If you need help resetting the password, email program assistant Sarah Stevenson at sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu 2. Click the blue “View” button next to the member you wish to see. 3. On the left hand side of the screen, click “Projects” 4. If you need to add or drop a […]

Discover nature through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Explore animal tracks, identify trees and birds, and learn about Wisconsin wildlife through fun kits from the WCEE program at UW–Stevens Point. Try unique experiences like Pop Can Casting, building Fish Hotels, and examining animal furs. The club will also visit the Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum for […]

The four Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development work together to ensure that youth work towards a better future for themselves and their world. The four Essential Elements are: Belonging is a huge piece of supporting new families in the 4-H program.  4-H Educator Tracy Keifenheim held a New Family Orientation on January 14.  Families […]

Oriole Sparks: Fun with Science brought excitement and discovery to local classrooms this fall! Over six weeks, 60 middle and high school students dove into hands-on experiments that made science come alive—building colorful layered drinks to learn about liquid density and exploring real-world applications of scientific concepts. Partnering with Bessie Allen Middle School and Horace […]

Shared from Washington County 4-H On November 5, 2025, thirty-three 4-H members from Washington, Ozaukee, and Fond du Lac Counties traveled to UW–Madison for the annual Tri-County Science Expedition. This hands-on STEM adventure brings youth directly into university research spaces, giving them a chance to explore real science, meet experts, and envision themselves in future […]

Do you know how to do simple car maintenance, crochet/knit, or sand and paint a piece of wood? Have you ever decorated a cake, grown vegetables, or created scale models of trains/cars? Would you be interested in learning with youth how to build a rocket, how to work with animals, or how to make balloon […]

National 4-H Week is the first full week in October, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers, and alumni across the country celebrate everything 4-H. Area 4-H clubs observed National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people and highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work […]

On July 23, twenty-eight eager Cloverbuds embarked on a day filled with cosmic creativity and hands-on learning during our “Out of This World” themed day camp. Guided by two youth leaders, two adult volunteers, and two staff members, campers explored space-themed STEM activities and interstellar art projects that sparked curiosity, fostered teamwork, and encouraged imaginative […]

Fond du Lac County 4-H’s 2025 Foodie Camp welcomed 11 youth for a three-day culinary journey rooted in experiential learning. The camp, held in June, blended hands-on cooking with lessons in food safety, nutrition, and teamwork—led by a dedicated team of a Youth Leader, Adult Volunteer, 4-H Summer Intern, and 4-H Program Educator. Participants engaged […]

As the school year winds down, 4-H is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning and personal growth. June brings a variety of enriching opportunities, including the annual Foods Revue, Cloverbud & Foodie Day Camps, dairy judging practices, Area Animal Science Days, and engaging project meetings. Each experience allows youth to develop […]

Are you looking for ways to get more involved in your community? Do you have a hobby, skill, or career that you would love to share with youth? Fond du Lac County is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the growing list of 4-H project leaders. A comprehensive project leader training program is being offered to […]

Seven Fond du Lac County youth leaders were part of 40 youth from 8 different counties attending Winter Leadership camp. Over the course of the weekend Extension educators facilitated Leadership Summit- Hike your Leadership Trail from Nebraska Extension. Friday night youth arrived at Camp Spencer Lake in Waupaca. After checking in, youth had the opportunity […]

Tracy Keifenheim, 4-H Educator, partnered with the Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club Roberts location to continue a 4-H club within the Boys and Girls Club. Keifenheim worked with Anna Koepsell, Roberts Extension Director, to build out the 6-week Art Club for 1st and 2nd-grade members. The club had 9 youth members. Over 6 […]

This event is open to the public. 4-H and community youth are invited to attend Family Learning Day at UWO Fond du Lac Campus. Learn a new skill or gain fresh ideas. It will be a fun, informative day. Parents are encouraged to spend the day with their child and help them find their sessions. […]