4-H activities are events that happen throughout the year and are offered to suit a variety of ages and interests. Some county-wide 4-H activities include camps, workshops, trips, judging contests, and county fair activities. See the following 4-H Activity Listing for more details on these events!
- Waupaca County 4-H Activity Listing (3 pages, 109 KB) Watch the 4-H Forecast for further details on these exciting, educational opportunities.
4-H Winter Camp
Winter Leadership Camp 2021 Flyer Registration: http://bit.ly/4HWinterCamp
Attention youth leaders in grades 7-12 and adult 4‐H volunteers! Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2021 Winter Leadership Camp. It is always a great weekend full of leadership development and fun, and this year we are making it happen in a virtual format! Youth from throughout Wisconsin will come together at Virtual 4‐H Winter Leadership camp to work on improving their leadership skills through hands‐on, interactive leadership sessions. Youth will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader and how to apply being a youth leader in their club, county, and school. Along with leadership learning, youth will have opportunities to participate in a variety of virtual recreational activities. Adult leader volunteers are also needed to support youth in learning leadership skills. Cost for youth is $20, which includes supplies that will be shipped to you. Registration can be found here: http://bit.ly/4HWinterCamp – After you submit the form, you will receive a link for payment of a $20 registration fee that can be paid with a debit or credit card. Please contact Kevin Palmer, Manitowoc County 4-H Educator, kevin.palmer@wisc.edu or (920)242-5448 with any questions.
2020 Drive-thru Awards Program – 4-H Member Achievements and 4-H Leader Recognition
4-H Fridays
- 4-H is an opportunity to try new activities and learn new skills. If you’re looking for an idea to pass the time and want to try something new, check out the projects below. 4-H Friday will be created weekly with a variety of projects and skill levels highlighted each week. Please remember the social distancing and safer at home guidelines while doing these projects. If you would like to take a picture of you or your family doing one of these 4-H projects, feel free to email it to me at penny.tank@wisc.edu with the subject line: 4-H Friday Photo and each family will be entered into a drawing at a later date for some special gifts! I may even ask for your permission to post a few on Facebook or our website/newsletter.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison – Wisconsin Youth Livestock – Division of Extension
- Livestock Lessons – Round 2 – Youth sought to showcase their ‘Livestock Lessons’. Great news! We are releasing the next round of Livestock Lessons ending on March 5, 2021. The potential topics for your lessons are endless! We would love for you to submit your 4-H demonstrations, FFA public speaking entries, any videos, and written work that aligns with the work your already doing. This time period will allow us to see you talk about acquiring your animal project or caring for newborn animals. No matter what topic you choose, remember that the most impactful presentations are both accurate and engaging. Be creative, be funny, be serious, just be you! Think about something you have learned in your animal science project or something that you enjoy doing and prepare to share it. For more information click here!
Projects in a Box
Information – 4-H FAQs Related to COVID-19 / Wisconsin 4-H Webpage
4-H FAQs Related to COVID-19 Updated: August 7, 2020
1. What types of 4-H programs and activities are currently available for youth participation?
Virtual & Distance Programs are preferred.
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- Examples include:
- “In a Box” activity kits delivered or picked-up without contact
- Pen Pal Programs
- 4-H at Home https://4-h.org/about/4-h-at-home/
- Virtual Learning- https://teamup.com/ksnu8io835yz2chr6f
- Online experiences require us to follow the 4-H electronic Communication policy: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4h-ext/resources/wisconsin-4-h-policies/health-and-safety/
A few things to note are:- Youth 12 and under need parental consent
- Youth 13 and older need parental notification
- Platform needs to be safe for young people and protect any personal information.
- An adult and young person may never be online together alone, a 3rd person must always be present.
- Examples include:
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UW-Madison, Division of Extension Waupaca County
Waupaca County Courthouse
811 Harding Street
Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: 715-258-6230, ext. 3
Fax: 715-258-6232
Please note new email – penny.tank@wisc.edu
Arts & Communications Activities:
4-H offers a variety of projects and activities for members to pursue their individual interests and express their talents. Each spring Waupaca County hosts the 4-H Performing Arts Spectacular and Speaking Contest, which are opportunities that all members can take part in performing and showcasing their arts and communication interests. A statewide study revealed the impact of 4-H arts and communications programs which allow youth to gain communication and teamwork skills. Surveyed 4-H members shared that 4-H helped them improve their individual performance and creativity skills as well as gaining confidence in public speaking. 4-H alumni and older youth members will often reflect on their growth through public speaking experiences, demonstrations, holding officer positions, counselor opportunities, and emceeing events. These opportunities provide to be memorable occasions for members, while also possibly impacting their future career prospects. The Wisconsin State 4-H Website provides further information on statewide opportunities in the arts and communication project area.
