If you are planning to attend UW-Madison or are currently a student at UW-Madison, take some time to apply for scholarships–they are available in all academic areas! Check out the UW-Madison Wisconsin Scholarship Hub! Deadlines vary–some are due Dec. 15, 2021!
If you are new to 4-H (or would like a refresher), please read our Exploring 4-H for New Families Newsletter! One newsletter is for 4-H members and the other newsletter is for adults (parents, guardians, 4-H Volunteers or any adult)! This month’s topic is 4-H Club Meetings. How many of these words do you know? […]
Wisconsin State Fair has amazing holiday deals for you to check out on their website! From discounted admission tickets, to ride and game packs, to cream puffs–State Fair has something to offer for everyone on your holiday list! While you’re thinking about the Wisconsin State Fair, be sure to mark the dates on your calendar! […]
Virtual Cooking and Crafting Camp–Homemade for the Holidays Are you looking for something fun to do during the winter break? If so, join in daily to interact with 4-H professionals from across the country, as they provide hands-on instruction on a variety of holiday treats and crafts. Camp is 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. on Mon., […]
Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce that two statewide opportunities are opening up applications/registration starting today! Both the 2022 National 4-H Conference and the 2022 Citizenship Washington Focus programs will be in-person in 2022. Both programs are open to youth in 10-12th grades. The application process for National 4-H Conference will open today and applications will […]
They’re here! The holidays! It is wonderful to hear about so many of our clubs celebrating their communities and their 4-H experiences in many different ways from parades to volunteering. Last year the Extension office participated in the reverse holiday light parade in Janesville. Thank you to the Rock County 4-H Communications Committee for encouraging […]
Are you an enrolled 4-H Cloverbud or 4-H Member? If you are, plan to enter the Celebrate the Arts 4-H Contest! (Entrants do not need to be enrolled in any specific project to participate.) The contest has eight different categories: Drawing Using Any Medium Painting (Acrylic, Watercolor or Oil) Pottery, Ceramics or Clay Photography Paper […]
Three State 4-H Arts Groups are formed every year to give 4-H youth the opportunity to develop their artistic and leadership skills. They then have the opportunity for real-world applications of these skills at the 4-H and Youth Conference and the Wisconsin State Fair. 4-H Drama Company creates a stage performance involving acting, song and […]
Are you looking to join one of the many fun community holiday parades? Wisconsin 4-H is committed to providing safe and healthy environments for youth and adults participating in 4-H programs and activities. Preparing floats and participating in parades can be a fun way to promote 4-H, AND there are risks associated with these activities. […]
Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2022 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years. To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous […]
While this program was cancelled, you can still learn more using the call to action resources. Self-Educate: Find a format that is right for you to research American Indian Boarding Schools. You can watch documentaries. This great documentary is available for free on Youtube. I would recommend it for older students as some topics discussed […]
Join Wisconsin 4-H in a yearlong experience – Learn Together, Lead Together: Youth-Adult Partnerships! The first session will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 30. The virtual session will be Learn Together, Lead Together: Building Relationships, Communication and Inclusion. Use the following link to register. https://go.wisc.edu/7r9x64 A second session will be offered in early […]
