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 […]

Tracy Keifenheim, 4-H Program Educator 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, […]

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 […]