Fall 2025 – More info coming soon

February 25, 2025 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. There are two sessions (1 in session 3 and 1 in session 4) being offered to adult volunteers new to 4-H. Cost will  be $15 for 4-H youth, $18 for community youth,  and $0 for adult volunteers.

Register Online at: https://v2.4honline.com/ starting December 30.
List of Family Learning Day Sessions

Registration begins December 30, 2024 and ends January 27, 2025. Participants may attend five (5) sessions until they are filled to capacity. Register for this event at https://2025FamilyLearningDay.4honline.com or log into your 4Honline account and find it under events.

· Please register early! Sessions may fill up quickly. Starting Jan. 10, sessions will be opened to neighboring counties.

· Cost will be $15 for 4-H youth, $18 for community youth, and $0 for adult volunteers with an additional charge for lunch.  If there are 3 or more children attending from the same immediate family, the charge for the third and fourth child is reduced by $3.00 each. Discretionary funds are available for those with financial need. Call the Extension Office at 920-906-4623 to inquire.

· Payment for this event and lunch must be  mailed to the Extension Office by February 10, 2025 to hold your sessions. PLEASE print your invoice from “4-H Online” and mail a CHECK payable to Fond du Lac County and send to: Extension Fond du Lac County, Attn: 4-H, 400 University Drive, RM AE-227, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

· 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.

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

Date TBD

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. 

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

Date TBD

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Exciting STEM Adventure Awaits: Help Shape the Tri-County Science Expedition!

We need your help! The first annual Tri-County Science Expedition Field Trip to UW–Madison is set to give 4-H youth 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.

To make this event as impactful as possible, we need your feedback! Let us know what topics, activities, or experiences would be most exciting for your young scientist. Your input will help shape an unforgettable expedition. Share your thoughts today and be a part of crafting this incredible opportunity! Please fill out this short survey to provide input!

More info coming soon

2024 Achievement Recognition Program

2023 Achievement Recognition Program

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.