4-H Friday Newsletter

Friday, August 28, 2026

System Access Pause: From Monday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 2, families will not be able to access their 4-H Online accounts. This temporary shutdown allows us to implement updates for the new program year.

Registration for the 2026-2027 program year will be available starting September 3, 2026!

Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

Emilee Simon has joined the UW-Extension Fond du Lac County team as the administrative assistant. She lives in Fond du Lac with her husband and they share four children (3 boys and 1 girl) ranging from 19 down to 5.

She loves to play volleyball and spend time with her family. She also LOVES to travel (especially to the beach!) and hopes to visit all 50 states someday. She graduated from Moraine Park Technical College with two Associate’s degrees – Legal Administrative and Office Assistant.

Looking for fresh ideas and ready-to-use activities to enhance 4-H project learning? Join the new 4-H Project Learning Labs, a virtual series for volunteers, youth and adult leaders, and anyone interested in helping young people learn by doing.

The kickoff session on September 24th will introduce the series, highlight available resources, include a sample project lesson, and gather participant input on future topics.

Each Learning Lab will offer: 

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just getting started, Project Learning Labs will offer practical tools, creative ideas, and opportunities to connect with others.

Save the date for these additional learning labs which will be offered in a hybrid format, with local in-person participation, virtual presenters, and time for discussion and county-level planning.

When: Sunday, August 30 at 6:30pm

Where: Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Room 205/206, FDL

Contact Sarah Loehr at 608.792.7013 or sarahloehr24@gmail.com with any questions.

All exhibitors who sold an animal at the 2026 MLC Meat Animal Sale must submit a Market Livestock Production report to the Market Livestock Committee by Friday, September 11, 2026. Failure to do so will result in loss of privilege for the 2027 MLC Meat Animal Sale. You can find the MLP report at www.fonddulaccountyfair.com under Exhibitors→Market Livestock Committee and Project. 

The report can be emailed to fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com or sent to Fond du Lac County Fair ℅ MLP, P.O. Box 1466, Fond du Lac, WI 54936.

Click here to view the notes from the Intro to Beef meeting on August 24, 2026. If you have questions, please reach out to Ben Zick at 920-948-1221.

Come spend the day learning from extremely knowledgable state-level instructors, many of whom are Level 2 National 4-H Certified Instructors, with decades of combined experience to share! Becoming a qualified instructor does not mean you need extensive experience or background knowledge. This training will prepare participants to help lead or support an existing Shooting Sports program. Only one discipline may be completed per workshop. Disciplines Offered: Archery, Coordinator, Muzzleloader, Pistol/Air Pistol, Rifle/Air Rifle, and Shotgun

When: Saturday, September 19, 8am-5pm
Where: Central Wisconsin Sportsmen's Club in Marshfield
Who: Approved volunteers who are registered through 4-H Online
Cost: $65
Register at https://26centralworkshop.4honline.com/ by Sunday, September 13

Join us on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m. for a fast-paced overview of everything you need to start the new 4-H year with confidence! We'll cover where to find information, navigating 4HOnline, using the Digital New Club Leader Kit, key resources, important dates, and tips for a successful club year. Whether you're in your first year or your third, this session is for you!

Register here for the crash course: go.wisc.edu/6n513a

Registration opens soon for Fall Forum 2026, held from November 6-8, in Stevens Point, WI!

At Fall Forum, participants can look forward to:
- An inspiring keynote address
- Opportunities to participate in dozens of youth- and adult-led workshops
- Choose-your-own-adventure interactive activities
- Reflection on the weekend and future goal setting

Registration will open on September 1 and will close on September 15, 2026! Explore more about Fall Forum here: go.wisc.edu/4hfallforum

Club Annual Authorizations due to the Extension office by September 1

Enrollment for 2026-27 Opens September 3

Extension Office Closed - September 7

Record Books due to Office for County Awards - September 8

Nominations for Awards due - September 8

Junior Master Gardener Club - September 10 & 24, 4-5:30pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

Market Livestock Records due September 11 - Email to fdlmarketlivestock@gmail.com or send to Fond du Lac County Fair Attention: MLP,  P.O. Box 1466, Fond du Lac, WI 54936

Record Book Review Day - September 12, 8:30am, Fond du Lac County Campus - RSVP to sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu by September 9

Key Award & Funding Applications due - September 15

LEGO Club - September 22, 6:30-7:30pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

4-H Project Learning Lab: Intro to Learning Labs - September 24, 6:30pm, virtual via Zoom

Small Animal Projecting Meeting - September 27, more details to follow

TLA Meeting - September 28, 6:45 pm, Rolling Meadows

Interviews for Key Award & Travel Funding - September 28, 5-8pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

Interviews for Key Award & Travel Funding - September 29, 5-8pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

New Club Leader Crash Course - September 29, 6:30pm

  Tracy Keifenheim

4-H Program Educator

tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu

Sarah Stevenson

4-H Program Assistant

sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu

 Misty Jimenez

4-H Associate Educator

misty.jimenez@wisc.edu

UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623

http://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/4h/

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