A 4-H
project is a series of experiences that allow youth to explore, create, and demonstrate the skills gained from applying their new-found knowledge. With over 50 projects to choose from, there is something for everyone!
Listed below are some of the projects that have county leaders with ongoing events. Many clubs have their own project leaders & meetings, which are not listed below. A complete list of projects is available in the 2018-2019 Fond du Lac County 4-H Project Enrollment Guide. If you are wondering if there is a project leader for a certain project or club, we have the following two lists you can view:
Project Leaders Sorted by Project (2017-2018)
Project Leaders Sorted by Clubs (2017-2018)
Table of Contents
- Top 3 Popular Projects
- Arts & Crafts Projects
- Cat Project
- Communications Project
- Dairy Project
- Dog Project
- Food & Nutrition Project
- Horse Project
- Meat Animal Projects
- Photography Project
- Quilting Project
- Sewing/Clothing Project
- Shooting Sports Project
- Small Animal Projects
Top 3 Popular Projects
The top 3 popular 4-H projects in Fond du Lac County, according to enrollment numbers are:
- Arts & Crafts
- Photography
- Foods & Nutrition
Arts & Crafts Projects
- Super Craft Saturday
- Family Fun Day
- Creative Arts Festival
- 4-H Family Learning Day
- Wisconsin 4-H Arts & Crafts Resources
- Wisconsin State Fair Opportunities
- 4-H Arts Experiences
- Art Lab
- ArtBeat!
- Arts Camp
- State Arts Groups
- 4-H Drama Company
- 4-H Art Team
- 4-H Communications Team
Cat Project
- County Contact Person – Jen Niemczyk & Kathy Oetjen
Communications Project
- Writing Contest
- Creative Arts Festival (Speaking & Demonstration Contest)
- Wisconsin 4-H State Fair Demonstrations
Dairy Project
- Fond du Lac County Dairy Youth Website
- Wisconsin Ayrshire Breeders Shayr-A-Heifer Program – Word doc
- Wisconsin Extension Dairy Youth Website
- Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Project Resources
Dog Project
- Contact person is Jenny Kutz (920) 960-8786
- 2019 Dog Project Information (PDF, 5 pgs)
- Wisconsin 4-H Dog Project Opportunities
Food & Nutrition Project
- Foods Revue (see May 4-H newsletter)
- Wisconsin 4-H Food & Nutrition Project Resources
Horse Project
- Horse Project Website – https://fdlhorseproject.wixsite.com/home
- 2019 Horse & Pony Project Booklet (PDF, 37 pgs)
- Wisconsin 4-H Horse Project Opportunities
- Horse and Pony Scholarship Info. (PDF, 1 pg)
- Fond du Lac County Horse and Pony 4-H Scholarship App. (Word, 1 pg)
Meat Animal Projects
- Fond du Lac County Meat Animal Education Website
- Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation Scholarship
Photography Project
- Wisconsin 4-H Photography Project Resources
- Family Learning Day
Quilting Project
- Contact: Cindy Heuer at (920) 602-6941
Sewing/Clothing Project
- Fashion Revue – Monday, June 10, 2019, JPC Building, Winnebago County
- Fashion Revue Score Card
- State Fair Clothing Revue
- Wisconsin 4-H Clothing Project Resources
Shooting Sports Project
- Contact: Dwight Paulin at (920) 922-9805
- Archery and Air Gun Workshops
- Shot Gun Workshops
- Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Project Opportunities
Small Animal Projects
- 2019 Educational Requirements Attendance for Small Animal Project updated 7-17-19
- Fond du Lac County 4-H Small Animal Fun Day
Rabbit Entry Form Poultry Entry Form - 2019 Calendar of Events
- Small Animal Project Auction Requirements
- 2018-2019 Small Animal Committee Members
- Small Animal Auction Requirements Check Off Sheet
- Small Animal Project Out-of-County Activity Form
- Small Animal Project in County Activity Sign in Sheet
- Small Animal Project Bylaws
- Small Animal Scholarship Application
- Dorothy Wilke-4-H-Small Animal Project Award Application
- Bunny Hopping at the Wisconsin State Fair – View Video: Rabbits hop over hurdles in daily demonstrations in the Dairy Barn at the Wisconsin State Fair. Video by Alison Sherwood.
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