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Arts Ambassadors Needed

Join the Wisconsin 4-H Arts Ambassadors! 4-H Arts Ambassadors are three distinct, arts-based groups of statewide youth leaders in Grades 9–12. If you have a deep interest in the expressive arts, want to grow your skills, and desire to lead art activities locally and statewide, apply today! Choose Your Creative Team Important Logistics Key Dates Program Cost […]

Fall Forum

Fall Forum is an opportunity for youth and adult leaders to attend the statewide training weekend with county and state staff. Planned by a team of youth and adult volunteers from the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassadors with the support of county and state staff; promote to youth and adult leaders in your county! Our hope is […]

Jr. Leader Kick-Off Event

The Jr. Leader’s will be hosting a kick-off event for the new 4-H year at the Vernon County fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19. Meet at Vernon County’s 4-H Food Stand at noon for a brief meeting, then enjoy fair rides and an evening of Demolition Derby starting at 7 p.m. All members in Grades 7+ […]

2026-2027 4-H Year

Our new 4-H year officially starts today, September 1st! Just a friendly reminder that the 4HOnline system is being updated today through September 2nd, so the system is down. Enrollment and re-enrollment will begin on September 3rd.

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Instructor Certification

The next opportunity for PYD staff and approved volunteers to become a Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Certified Instructor, or add an additional discipline certification, will be held on Saturday, September 19, at the Central Wisconsin Sportsmen’s Club in Marshfield, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Come spend the day learning from extremely knowledgeable state-level instructors, many of whom are Level 2 National […]

Record Books

Record Books are due in the Extension Office by September 14, 2026. Treasurer & Secretary Books are due September 1, 2026 along with the club’s Annual Financial Report & Charter Renewal. You will notice that the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and the Club Charter has been COMBINED this year to simplify the renewal process. We’ve […]

Foods Revue

Sign up and show your creativity in the Foods Revue on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Leon Community Center, Leon. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and judging at 7 p.m. Find all the details here in the Foods Revue Guidelines and Form. Register by July 6th!

Clothing Preview

When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Time:  Register at 9 a.m. Judging begins: 9:30 a.m. Where: Extension Office, 206 So K Street, Sparta Entry Deadline:  June 22, 2026 Registrations are due to the Extension Office or postmarked no later than June 22. Once your registration form is received, more information will be sent to you with details […]

Friday Fun Night

     The Jr. Leaders will be hosting a Friday Fun Night for members in grades 3-6 on May 29 from 7 pm—9 pm at the Pine View Campground at Ft. McCoy. Come enjoy a campfire, eat some hot dogs and s’mores and have fun using tie dye and making your very own t-shirt. Cost will […]

Clover College

    Come join us on Saturday, May 30th at Pine View Campground at Ft. McCoy from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Youth in Grades K-2 are invited to this special event. Cost is only $10 per member. Lunch will be served. The Jr. Leaders will host the fun activities which will include STEM, crafts, food […]

Earth Day

April 22nd, marks Earth Day, a wonderful time to celebrate the natural world and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards! Whether you are planning a last-minute activity or looking for ways to integrate nature into your programming throughout the spring, there are many meaningful ways to get 4-H youth involved in conservation and scientific […]

Fur, Fin & Feather Fun Show

This small animal show will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Sparta Barney Community Center, 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta. This event is open to all youth in grades 3-13. There are a some areas where youth in grades K-2 can enter. The show gives our youth the opportunity to show their […]