4-H Events & Activities
4-H Kick Off
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6-8 pm
Where: Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, FDL
Who: New Members, Youth Leaders, Club Volunteers, and General Leaders for Fond du Lac County 4-H
What to Bring: Bring your ideas, notebook, pen/pencil, refillable water bottle and Service Project Items (such as laundry pods, dish soap, floor cleaner supplies, shampoo, ziplock bags, lotion, etc – for a complete list of items please visit: https://skdsfdl.org/list-of-items-needed)
What to Wear: Wear your neon colors or 4-H apparel
Get ready to light up the night and launch into a new year of hands-on learning, leadership, and connection! Our Neon Night-themed Fall Kick-Off is your chance to shine bright with fellow 4-H members, families, and volunteers as we celebrate the start of an exciting program year. Whether you’re returning or brand new to 4-H, this event is all about building momentum, sparking creativity, and strengthening our community.
Expect glowing activities, vibrant snacks, and plenty of opportunities to kick off right—with fun, friendship, and a shared commitment to growing together.
Club Officer Workshop
Saturday, November 8 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Fond du Lac County Campus – Room 205/206
All 4-H club officers elected for 2025-26 are invited and encouraged to participate in the annual club officer training. Check in will be from 2:45-3:00 pm and the workshop will promptly start at 3pm at the Fond du Lac County Extension office with free pizza to follow the workshop!
Participants will learn the responsibilities of their officer positions, so it is important that all officers attend. Officers will also meet other 4-H members from throughout the county, and this will give them a chance to exchange ideas and build new relationships. Youth do not have to be incoming club officers to attend the training. Spread the word and invite your friends! All participants must RSVP by Monday, November 3rd. If we don’t have a minimum of 20 youth signed up, we will cancel the event.
Family Learning Day
Save the Date – February 28, 2026
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.
List of Family Learning Day Sessions (coming soon)
| 8:15 am – 8:45 am | Check in: All participants MUST check in. Many people participate in this event, so plan to arrive early to allow for registration time prior to the 9 am session, so that you may get to your session before it starts. |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Session 1 |
| 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Session 2 |
| 11:45 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm | Session 3 |
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Session 4 |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Session 5 |
Parents are encouraged to attend. If you attend with a child to help them, please indicate that you will be working with your child to allow for adequate seating. When working with your child, remember, this is their learning day, so please refrain from doing the project for them.
For your own information, record the sessions that you registered for. Save this flyer and refer to it for your schedule.
Arrive early on Family Learning Day, so you are on time for you first session.
Fashion Revue
All 4-H members in the Clothing, Crocheting, Knitting, Cloverbud, Consumer Savvy, and Exploring projects are invited to participate in the upcoming statewide Fashion Revue.
When: 2026 Date TBD
Where: TBD
Schedule:
5:30 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Fashion Revue begins
Foods Revue
Foods Revue – Blueberries are Best!
When: June 24, 2025
Where: Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr
Schedule:
5:00 – 6:00 pm check-in and set up
6:00 – 7:30 pm Judging and Awards
7:30 – Taste of Fond du Lac 4-H
Age Groups:
1. Cloverbud – Grades K-2
2. Grades 3-5
3. Grades 6-8
4. Grades 9-13
A little information on the Foods Revue for members: The youth will make a food item from the category listed below using the Blueberry theme. Youth will set one place setting, to include a recipe card for the item made, placemat or tablecloth, and centerpiece.
Categories: Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Challenge Dish (Ingredients: Oats, Cinnamon, and Brown Sugar)
Rules:
1. DO NOT bring Food Revue entries to the fair.
2. Any member can make one food entry, one photography entry, and one centerpiece entry in the Foods Revue.
3. Open to ALL youth in our community and 4-H members enrolled in any project.
4. Foods Revue displays shall consist of the food(s), the recipe on a 3”x 5” or 4” x 6” card, a place setting, a placemat or tablecloth, and a centerpiece.
5. Each participant is expected to answer questions pertaining to the project work.
6. Participants may use 4-H project books, favorite family recipes, or recipes from other sources.
7. Garnishes are acceptable and encouraged for all entries.
8. Cloverbuds will receive ribbons; all others will receive premiums and ribbons. Premiums will be on your fair checks that are distributed after the fair. Additional prizes may be also presented as determined by the Foods Revue Committee. Remember to enter this item when you do your online fair entry.
9. All entries must follow the 2025 theme and contain Blueberry in the recipe.
10. All participants are asked to bring at least 25 sample-size portions of their recipe to serve during the Taste of Fond du Lac 4-H portion of the evening. Covers will be available if participants want to take samples home.
Fond du Lac County Small Animal Fun Day
Date TBD
Around the World Camp
Get ready for an exciting global adventure! Pack your bags and grab your passports as we explore different cultures from around the world. Campers will engage in a variety of activities, including sports and geography games, listening to music from different countries, creating cultural crafts, and savoring traditional foods. Each day, youth will visit one country in the morning and another in the afternoon, collecting a total of 6 passport stamps by the end of the camp. In addition to these activities, campers will learn about the history, customs, and languages of the countries they visit.
When: June 30-July 2, 2025 from 9 am- 3 pm
Who: Youth grades 3rd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $30
Must have a minimum of 5 participants. Camp is limited to 20 participants.
Art Day Camp
Art-Rageous 2-D Camp (August 4) – Calling all youth artists! From clay to oil pastels and everything in between, youth will explore art by channeling their creativity while learning about different artists, techniques, and medias. Youth will explore visual arts such as drawing, painting, printing making, photography, and more. Bring your paint clothes and creative minds and we will supply the rest!
Super Sculptures 3-D Camp (August 5) – Youth will explore various 3-D forms of art such as macrame, sculpting, hand-built clay pottery, weaving, soap carving, and recycled art. Youth will work with various materials such as clay, wood, paper, yarn, soap and more.
Creative Cultural Arts Camp (August 6) – Youth will learn about different cultural arts which might include origami, braiding, dream catcher making, weaving, piñata making, and more.
When: Monday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 9 am-3 pm
Who: Youth grades 3rd – 8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $15/day or $40 for all 3 days
Cardboard Camp
Cardboard Camp – Transportation Station
Youth will have an opportunity to build planes, trains and automobiles in this 3-day, in-person cardboard camp! Youth will design their transportation method of choice and use their design to build a model. Youth will construct the model using various materials such as cardboard boxes, paper towel tubes, paper plates, and more. Youth will also work as a team to complete a challenge!
When: August 19-21, 2025 from 9 am-12 pm
Who: Youth grades 2nd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $20 (Cardboard AM only) OR $40 for Cardboard (AM) & LEGO Camp (PM)
Cloverbud Day Camps
Fun on the Farm (June 26) – Do you know where your food comes from? Youth will learn about caring for animals, planting, harvesting, cooking, and more. There will be many farm-themed activities, crafts, and fun for everyone!
Out of this World (July 23) – 3-2-1- BLAST OFF! Youth will learn about aerospace as they build planes, rockets, and fly kites. You will explore planets and outer space on this fun-filled day.
Outdoor Survival Camp (August 13) – Do you have the skills for being in the great outdoors? Youth will hike through the Gottfried Arboretum while learning about map skills and compass/GPS use, sing campfire songs, identify wildlife and plants, and so much more. Youth will even cook outdoors with their very own solar ovens!
When: Thursday, June 26, Wednesday June 23, and Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr
Camps run from 9 am – 3 pm each day
Who: Youth who have completed grades 5K – 2nd
Cost: $15 per youth/camp or $40 for all three camps
Register by May 30 to receive a camp T-Shirt.
What to bring to Camp: a bagged lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, jacket, and a water bottle in a backpack for the day.
Foodie Camp
Put on your aprons and chef hats! Campers will measure, chop, and stir their way into the cooking world by creating recipes and snacks! Youth will compile a recipe book at the end of camp. Each day youth will have the chance to practice different culinary skills while cooking in the kitchen.
When: June 16-18, 2025 from 9 am- 3 pm
Who: Youth grades 3rd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $36
Must have a minimum of 5 participants. Camp is limited to 20 participants.
Lego Camp
LEGO Camp is a camp for youth to learn different LEGO building skills. The LEGO Club and the project is growing fast. Join us during this camp and get a taste of what LEGO Club is like! Youth will build different creations with LEGO bricks at the office. No need to bring any from home! Youth will also learn about different building and engineering techniques, as well as do some LEGO crafts they can take home! Youth will work as a team to complete a challenge, so let’s get building! Grades 2-8 can participate, and grades 9-12 can lead the camp.
Session #1 – Canceled due to low enrollment
When: June 9-11, 2025 from 9 am – 12:30 pm
Who: Youth in grades 2nd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $30
Session #2
When: August 19-21, 2025 from 12:30 – 4:00 pm
Who: Youth grades 2nd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $30 (Lego PM only) OR $40 for Cardboard (AM) & LEGO Camp (PM)
STEM Camp
STEM Camp – CSI
Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of crime scene investigation? Join us for an action-packed, three-day STEM CSI Camp designed for curious minds. This camp is perfect for young detectives who love solving mysteries and exploring the fascinating science behind crime-solving. Youth will participate in hands-on activities such as fingerprinting, learning how to crack codes, and other techniques to examine evidence. At the end of the camp, they’ll have the chance to solve a mini crime scene! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to become a junior CSI agent!
When: July 29-31, 2025 from 9 am- 3 pm
Who: Youth grades 3rd-8th
Where: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Cost: $30
Must have a minimum of 5 participants. Camp is limited to 20 participants.
Tri-County Science Expedition
November 5, 2025 | 7:30am-5:30pm | UW-Madison campus
The first annual Tri-County Science Expedition Field Trip to UW–Madison is set to give 4-H youth in grades 6 and up an unforgettable day of hands-on science exploration. Youth from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington counties will come together for an immersive experience featuring workshops, tours, and demonstrations in fields like astronomy, biology, geology, engineering, and sustainability.
Participants will visit cutting-edge research labs, vibrant greenhouses, and fascinating museums, engaging directly with scientists and researchers. This in-person opportunity offers a unique glimpse into college life while sparking curiosity in future STEM careers through interactive, age-appropriate activities.
Space is limited to 20 youth participants, and two approved adult volunteers are required as chaperones. Transportation provided from two bus stop locations. Adult Leaders Association is providing funding assistance for a bus. There is a $10 cost per youth. Youth will need to bring a bagged lunch. Participants needing a note for an excused absence from school should contact Tracy.
Sample Schedule Overview (Times may vary slightly)
- 7:30 AM – Depart from the county pick-up locations
- 10:00 AM – Arrive at UW–Madison, Discovery Building
- 10:15–11:00 AM – UW Biotechnology Center: Chymosin & Cheese Making
- 11:15–12:00 PM – Chemistry Lab: Solar Energy Experiments (Closed-toe shoes and long pants required)
- 12:15–12:45 PM – Lunch (on location)
- 1:00–1:45 PM – Wisconsin Energy Institute: Climate Change & Biofuels
- 2:00–2:45 PM – UW Physics Museum: Hands-on Physics Activities
- 3:00 PM – Depart from Discovery Building
- 5:30 PM – Return to county pick-up locations
Additional sessions may include:
- Morgridge Institute for Research: Stem Cell Culturing & Directed Differentiation
- State Climatology Office: “Toying with Tornadoes” Severe Weather Lab
Registration closes October 27.
Tri-County Visual Arts Festival
Date TBD
4-H Achievement Recognition Program
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Please join us in celebration of another successful 4-H year!
Meal at 12:00 pm, Award Recognition to follow. Please bring a dish to share.
4-H Travel Experiences
Travel information for these trips: Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, American Spirit Experience and New Horizons.
4-H Fundraising Events
4-H Adult Leader Food Stand at Fond du Lac County Fair |
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4-H Teen Leader Food Stand
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4-H Raffle |
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4-H Silent Auction |
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Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Fond du Lac County Campus
400 University Dr, Fond du Lac
Youth in grades K-2 are invited to enter their pumpkins into the annual Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest!
Pumpkins grown by the Cloverbuds can be entered in to one of the following categories: smallest in height, most unusual shape, tallest in height, largest in circumference, smallest in weight, roundest looking, and best pumpkin color.
Cloverbuds can also enter pumpkins that they have painted in to one of the following categories: scariest, funniest, most colorful, most unique, and use of 4-H theme.
No pre-registration is required. Youth may dress in a Halloween Costume if they choose, but dress to be outside. The event will take place outside if the weather allows, but in case of inclement weather, we will be inside the university in room 205/206.
