The Institute of Positive Youth Development is offering a “Summer Virtual Learning Community” for youth and families throughout Wisconsin! This means that youth and adults, in kindergarten and older, can choose from one or more virtual activities being offered from July 1-August 31. These high-quality virtual opportunities include everything from live cooking experiences, self-paced lessons, […]
4-H Youth from Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, and Winnebago Counties participated in the annual Fashion Revue Monday, June 15. The event was hosted virtually via Zoom due to Covid-19. The youth were able to showcase their sewing skills by modeling during their narratives as they would have done in person. The judge utilized the […]
Physical distancing continues to prevent the spread of COVID-19, requiring the Fond du Lac County 4-H program to cancel or postpone all in-person programs through the end of June. To keep the 4-H youth and volunteers active, Tracy has communicated through weekly emails and social media for community service and educational opportunities. Many clubs participated […]
April 19-25 is national volunteer week, a time to salute our volunteers and say thank you. Fond du Lac 4-H volunteers teach, serve as role models, plan and organize, advise, help raise funds, and are mentors so young people may have the best experiences possible. Adult volunteers are essential to the 4-H program. They put […]
Highlights for the April 4-H Family Times Newsletter include: Spring Leader Meeting via Zoom, Summer Camp, Virtual Creative Arts Fest, April 4-H Challenge, Fairest of the Fair Competition, Fashion Revue, Archery, and Animal Updates.
Creative Arts Festival is an opportunity for local youth to share their talents with the community. Categories include music, drama, dance, public speaking, demonstrations, arts and crafts, photography, writing, drawing and more! The event will take place on Saturday, March 28th but will have a slight twist this year. The event usually takes place in […]
As a Division of UW-Madison, Extension is following the lead of UW-Madison leadership in responding to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, in conjunction with public health and county officials. The latest guidance from UW-Madison and local government is to limit on-site work in addition to postponing events. This guidance is in reaction to a worldwide event […]
**CANCELLED**CANCELLED**CANCELLED Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Orientation Meeting Monday, March 16, 2020 **CANCELLED** As you may be aware, Extension along with the UW-Madison community, UW-Oshkosh Fond du Lac Campus, and our county, have been keeping a close eye on developments around the novel coronavirus COVID-19. At this point in time, UW- Madison Extension […]
Highlights for the March Family Times 4-H Newsletter include: Summer Camp, Lemonade Day, Spring 4-H Leader Meeting, Super Craft Saturday, 4-H Food Stand Sign Up, Scholarship Info, Creative Arts Fest, Fashion Revue, Junior Master Gardeners, Shooting Sports, and the Basketball Tournament.
On Saturday, February 22nd Fond du Lac County 4-H held its Family Learning Day event. 125 youth from around the area were able to choose from 33 different educational sessions. Parents were encouraged to participate in sessions along with their children. These educational sessions were led by 50 different community members and 4-H volunteers. Youth […]
