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 Pumpkin, Watermelon, Sunflower, and Poster Contest 2021 – October 7, 2021

We are excited to announce the annual 4-H Pumpkin, Watermelon, Sunflower, and Poster Contest coming up on Saturday, October 9 at the City Park in Weyauwega. Come celebrate National 4-H Week! See the flier for more details. Pre-registration for the contest is required this year. Please register by Thursday, October 7. We will communicate with you about the check in process once you register. If you are only sending in a photo of a large pumpkin or dropping off a poster ahead of the contest (and not planning to attend the contest in person), please still register and note that in the comment section. Large pumpkin photos should be emailed to penny.tank@wisc.edu by October 7.
Pre-registration is required! Click on the below link to pre-register by October7^th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzqJEaQZVLUgjF4QGo6ogT1wvK95b6PaiqEwQfF0FE8lJR_g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&pli=1

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’. For more information click here!

VIP Training Zooms for New 4-H Leaders

Are you a New 4-H Leader? To be recognized as a 4-H Volunteer you must complete the Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training. Zooms are being offered on March 22 and April 10. For more information on VIP Trainings click here!

Projects in a Box

Fun Photos from 4-H 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.

- 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.

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If anybody would like help setting up a first virtual meeting I would be happy to help, just email me at penny.tank@wisc.edu. If there is literature or handouts we could help distribute through mail from the Extension Office we are also happy to help make that happen.

I will continue to share information with you as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

Thank you,

Penny

Penny Tank, 4-H Program Coordinator
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.

Scholarships

Waupaca County 4-H Leaders Association
2021 GENEX Collegiate Scholarship (must be postmarked by Friday, April 2, 2021)