Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

Happy Spring!  I hope you all made it through the recent snowstorm safe and sound!  It is officially Spring now and I know that I am definitely looking forward to all that Spring brings.  This newsletter has a lot of information on events that are coming up and State 4-H opportunities.  Be sure to check it all out!  

If you are new to Door County 4-H - welcome, we are so happy you are here!  This email newsletter is one of the main ways that I share information with Door County 4-H families, but you will also receive emails from 4HOnline occasionally with information.  If you have questions about 4-H, please be sure to reach out!  

Thanks,   

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

April

May

Save the Dates!  
More information about these events will be coming soon.

Door County Daily News reached out with a fun opportunity for Door and Kewaunee County 4-H members! 

They air the pledge on 104.1 WRLU (sponsored by Rio Creek Feed Mill) during the 6 a.m. hour every day. If any of our members are interested - they are looking for members to recite and record the pledge that can be aired during those times. The script is below:

Hi, I'm FIRST NAME from the _________________4-H Club in Door County. 

I pledge Allegiance to the flag

of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.

Anyone that is interested can record it and email it to Tim Kowols, Door County Daily News at kowols@doorcountydailynews.com, and then it will be rotated through the week on 104.1 WRLU. 

Join us for a fun day learning how to make a variety of Lunch themed foods at the Door County   4-H Foods Workshop! No cooking experience needed - this is a great opportunity to learn!  

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Location: Door County Government Center, Peninsula Room, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay (enter through doors on 4th Ave, across from Library)

Open to all Door County 4-H Youth (including Cloverbud Project Members)

Registration is due Friday, April 10th. Please register using this link:

https://go.wisc.edu/5k839p.

Please complete a separate form for each child. This will help us with keeping things organized. If you are not able to complete online, please reach out to the Extension Office at (920)746-2260 or email me at candis.dart@wisc.edu.

Join Door County 4-H and the Door County Historical Society for a special event on Saturday, April 11th!   Come learn about Door County history and create a project based on Door County history for the Door County Fair!  Open to all 4-H members and Door County students!  Reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or (920)746-2260 with any questions.  

Attention youth in 12th grade and post-high school!  There is still one more 4-H scholarship opportunity available to 4-H youth - the Door County HCE (***NEW to 4-H members!***) Scholarship. 

2026 Door County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE):               

Due April 1st, 2026 (new this year to Door County 4-H members) https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards-etc/

For youth who are participating in the Quality Market Animal Sale (QMAS), be sure to check out their website for updated rules and calendar information:  https://www.dcqmas.org/.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, April 18:  Marchant's Group B Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Marchant's Foods, Brussels

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Saturday, May 2:  Lamb & Meat Goat Weigh-in, Hog Weigh-in

8:00 - 10:00 a.m., Door County Fairgrounds

Registration is now open for Brown County 4-H Summer Day Camps!  Registration closes June 1st!  For more information and to register:  https://2026summercamp.4honline.com/#/public/ins_1n/evt_32b

Show your Wisconsin 4‑H pride and support a great cause! The WI 4‑H Apparel Store is open now through April 15, offering a variety of apparel in both youth and adult sizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4‑HYDP), helping support the professionals who strengthen 4‑H programs across the state.

Orders can be shipped directly to your home, or you can save on shipping by selecting delivery to your county Extension office, with pick‑up available at the end of May. Don’t miss this opportunity to support 4‑H and look great doing it!

Order online here:  https://madebymetshirts.org/wisconsin_4-h/shop/home

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Statewide experiences and events:  https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/

You can find more information about each of the specific experiences below by clicking on the picture for the experience.

As you look through and consider these experiences, please know that there are funds that may be available through the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association to help support these opportunities.  Talk to your Club Leader or Candis for more information!

Badger Dairy Camp returns to UW-Madison in July

The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences and the Dairy Innovation Hub are excited to 
announce the return of Badger Dairy Camp to the University of Wisconsin campus from July 9-12, 2026. The goal of this program is to educate youth about the breadth of areas that contribute to Wisconsin's dairy industry and the higher education and career opportunities available. The program includes hands-on workshops, tours, and recreational activities for youth ages 12-17 as of January 1, 2026. 

Faculty and dairy industry leaders in land and water stewardship, animal health and welfare, human health and nutrition, farm business and community, and linear evaluations and dairy judging will lead the hands-on workshops. College preparation workshops will be tailored to the camper’s current grade level in collaboration with CALS. Youth will network with peers, current students, and faculty through recreational campus activities, including volleyball, bowling, and a bonfire at Picnic Point. 

Campers will have the full student experience, staying and dining at the Dejope Residence Hall (double occupancy; roommate requests available). The camper registration fee of $175 covers approximately half of the program expenses, including the dormitory, meals, and recreational activities. The remainder is funded by grants and industry sponsorships. 

Applications will open at the beginning of April. The camp is limited to 100 campers, and applicants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. A mailing list for applications and more information about the camp is available at https://andysci.wisc.edu/badger-dairy-camp/. You can also contact Megan Lauber directly at (262) 902-3156 or badgerdairycamp@ansci@wisc.edu.