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!
- 4-H Summer Camp for Grades 3-6 June 9-10, 2023 RSVP by May 9th
- Countywide Cloverbud Workshop – May 15, 2023 – RSVP by May 5th
- “Around the World” Evening Fun for Children K-4th Grade (2023 Day Camp) Monday, July 24, 2023
- Countywide Cloverbud Workshop – May 15, 2023 – RSVP by May 5th
- 2023 4-H Junior & Intermediate Camp – June 9-10, 2023 Central WI Environmental Station, Amherst
- 4-H Night Out at a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Game on Friday, August 11, 2023. Click link to pre-register
- Pollinator Picnic on a Farm – family event on August 3, 2023. Click link to pre-register
- 4-H Pumpkin, Watermelon, Sunflower & Poster Contest -Saturday, October 7th City Park in Weyauwega
2022 Leaders Program 2022 Achievement Night Program
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.
- December 11 November 20 November 6 October 23 October 9 September 25 September 11 August 28 August 21 August 14 August 7 July 31 July 24 July 17 July 10 June 26 June 19 June 12 June 5 May 29 May 22 May 15 May 8 May 1 April 24 April 17 April 10 April 3
VIP Training Zooms for New 4-H Leaders
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer
Becoming a 4-H Volunteer includes four steps to ensure youth protection for 4-H members. These steps include:
- signing up as a volunteer in 4HOnline (which also starts the background check process)
- passing a background check
- doing an online module called Mandated Reporter training (through your 4-H online account)
- completing the Volunteer in Preparation training
Two dates for VIP Leader Training have been planned for (both of these sessions will be virtual via zoom):
- Friday, January 14 from 9-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Go to this link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGtLnIY3EZqP0lkyMhwwBadtBkP9zzBm9wd7eK7s9wYzeFvg/viewform
Projects in a Box
4-H Related to COVID-19 Information
- 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.
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