Thank you for your interest in becoming a 4-H Volunteer! In 4-H there are many ways to volunteer! All 4-H Volunteers work with youth and adults to offer a positive youth development experience for youth from 5K to the year following high school graduation (not to extend beyond the age of 19 as of December […]
It’s time to apply for Rock County 4-H awards and recognition! Most forms (but not all) are Google Forms this year. There are opportunities for all youth enrolled in Rock County 4-H during the 2021-2022 4-H Year (September 30, 2021-October 1, 2022) to apply for awards and recognition. (Grades are the grade the Cloverbud or […]
SAVE THE DATE! Rock County 4-H Summer Camps (Base Camp—third-sixth grades, Outpost Camp—seventh-eighth grades) are scheduled for Wednesday, August 16-Saturday August 19, 2023 at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells.
Interested in meeting 4-H members from throughout Wisconsin and exploring your unique Sparks through cool statewide opportunities? Learn more about how you can join the 4-H Wisconsin Leadership Council, Arts Team, and Drama Company on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:00 PM via a statewide webinar! All teams are currently accepting applications. The Wisconsin 4-H Leadership […]
Don’t forget that as the school year begins, many other organizations offer increased learning opportunities too. They can be great for project learning opportunities. Below are a couple examples: Hedberg Public Library Kids ages 9-12 will learn to make easy, no-cook recipes. Come to one or both! Registration is required. Monday, September 12: https://bit.ly/3Tsk7ab […]
Camp Registration is open!! 4-H Base Camp/Cabin Camp and Outpost Camp will be held Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday, August 20 at Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells. Base Camp/Cabin Camp is for 4-H members in 3rd-6th grade (1-1-22). Outpost Camp is for 4-H members in 7th-8th grade (1-1-22). For more information and to register, please sign […]
June is Pride Month The Department of Instruction cites “Wisconsin’s LGBTQ students reported higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts than their peers” according to the Youth Behavior Risk Survey. Belonging is a key aspect of 4-H. We are grateful for our community partners and the work they do to keep youth safe and connected […]
4-H Camp families, we have a wonderful opportunity and need your help! The reality is, until April 15th, the state hadn’t given approval to allow us to hold our Rock County 4-H Camp (with overnights) in 2022. With this opportunity, our challenge is that without enough 4-H Adult Volunteers, we will not be able to […]
You can watch the recording on Hedberg Public Library’s YouTube Channel to learn more. Learning also means leading. The following are some Action Steps youth can take using a variety of resources. Self-Educate: Set your own learning goals and find resources you love to learn with. For example a website https://asianamericanedu.org/, a book https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/asian-americans/, a […]
What is an Educational Action Plan? It is a plan to guide our steps and actions to follow so that we reach our educational goals. You can identify the small goals in order to reach the large goals. Ask yourself: What is the educational goal you want to achieve? What are the actions needed to […]
Seed Catalogs are Sent in January It’s March. It’s officially spring. And, it’s time to plant seeds. . . almost. When I returned from Guatemala, I told my dad I wanted to learn to garden. His specific knowledge of best practices was often simplified to a garden built on hills and trenches that you visited […]
If so, the Rock County 4-H Fair is providing an opportunity for youth who missed the March 1 deadline to enroll in 4-H/4-H projects. Although there is a fee, depending on the circumstances, it might be worth exploring. Please reference Section 7 on page 5 of the Rock County 4-H Premium Book for information. https://www.rockcounty4hfair.com/p/exhibitors […]
