Chippewa Chatter | March 2026 |
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What’s Buzzing at the 4‑H Office |
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Hello 4-H members, families, and community members,
With the weather beginning to warm up, I’m getting excited for all of the spring and summer programs ahead! In February, we wrapped up our Winter Camp—and what an incredible experience it was. Youth in grades 6 and up joined us for a weekend full of fun, connection, and leadership. We also spent time brainstorming new opportunities for our older youth and began laying the groundwork for a youth leadership team launching next year!
Are you a new family? Looking for a helpful resource to guide you through the 4-H program? Be sure to check out our Program Catalog—it’s a great tool for navigating your 4-H journey.
I hope you can join us tomorrow morning for our 2026 Performance Arts Festival at Elk Mound High School -- many of our 4-H members will be performing!
As always, if you have feedback or are interested in volunteering, please feel free to reach out. We are continually looking for ways to improve, grow, and strengthen our programming.
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Upcoming Events & Programs |
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What's happening in Chippewa County 4-H?
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For a detailed list of upcoming county events, visit our Chippewa County 4-H Youth Development website at go.wisc.edu/chippewa4hevents. There, you can find all the details on upcoming events, important deadline reminders, and much more.
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| Cloverbuds Dream, Explore, and Imagine: "When I Grow Up"
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Our next Cloverbud Club Meeting will be held on March 9 from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Room 003.
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| Register now for the 2026 Chippewa County 4-H Summer Camps!
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- Overnight Base Camp
- June 22–25, 2026 — WFU Kamp Kenwood
- Grades 2–8 (must be 8+ as of Oct. 2025; first 70 youth)
- $70 members • $72 non‑members (due June 1) Includes hands‑on activities, camper‑chosen sessions, and cabin lodging with trained teen counselors.
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| Pop-up in the Parks - Save the date!
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We’re partnering with the Chippewa Falls Public Library for Pop-Up in the Parks this summer!
Join us at local parks for fun activities and community connection—each event runs from 1–2 PM. 2026
Dates: 6/11, 6/18, 7/13, 7/20, 8/02 and 8/13.
For more information, visit our website.
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| Clover College - Registration closes March 7th!
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Clover College is back on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:am-3:00pm at Chippewa Falls Middle School!
This year, we’re excited to expand opportunities for all youth in grades K–13—and we’ll have sessions for adults too!
Register and learn more at, go.wisc.edu/chip4hclovercollege by March 7.
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| Horse Project Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
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Support the Chippewa County 4‑H Horse Project while enjoying a delicious breakfast with friends, family, and fellow 4‑H supporters. Funds raised help provide educational opportunities, events, and experiences for local 4‑H youth involved in the horse project.
Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Village of Lake Hallie, Municipal Building, 13136 30th Avenue
Lake Hallie, WI 54729
Cost/Donation: No set cost - donation based breakfast
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Shooting Sports Opportunities |
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| Blast from the past: 4-H Muzzleloader Workshop
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4-H Youth and Parents will have the chance to learn about traditional and modern muzzle loading rifle and pistol shooting. The workshop will occur on April 18th at 9 am at the Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724. Shooter must be at least the age of 12. Workshop fee is $25. Equipment will be provided.
Learn more on our website at, Shooting Sports – Extension Chippewa County! or register below
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| Target Time! 4‑H Indoor Pistol Program
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4‑H youth can learn pistol safety and shooting basics this spring at the Bloomer Rod & Gun Club.
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- Air Pistol: 3rd grade & age 8+
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.22 Pistol: Ages 12+ with Hunter Safety or one year of Air Pistol
- Practice dates run April 26–June 7.
- Registration fee: $20
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Statewide Experiences & Opportunities |
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To view upcoming State Opportunities and Experiences, visit the Wisconsin State 4-H Website at: 4h.extension.wisc.edu
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| Calling all older youth and adult volunteers!
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Older Youth Leaders and Adult Volunteers – looking for ways to bring the fun into your meeting agendas? Join us for the Clover Connect idea sharing zoom in March to learn some great tips and practical ideas to bring laughter and connections to your meetings!
For more information visit: Clover Connect Idea Sharing Zooms Website
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| Wisconsin 4-H WHEP & Forestry Tracks March Newsletter Now Available!
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The March 'TRACKS" Newsletter is now available from our friends at Wisconsin 4-H WHEP and Forestry
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| Represent Chippewa County at Summer Academy!
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Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s main college and career readiness conference at UW–Madison. Youth in grades 8–11 get an immersive college experience with hands‑on learning, campus tours, and staying in a residence hall.
This year’s theme, The Quest, lets participants choose learning tracks—from agriculture and science to the arts and artificial intelligence—while building teamwork, communication, and independence.
NEW: $150 per youth!
Registration covers housing, meals, activities, and on‑site transportation. Optional statewide busing is also available.
Learn more and register at go.wisc.edu/4HSummerAcademy.
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| Something new...Wisconsin 4‑H Presents: STEAM GAZE!
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Wisconsin 4-H proudly presents STEAM GAZE, a dynamic, full-day experience designed for curious and creative youth in grades 3–5. Open to 4-H ers and non 4-Hers. $10.00 per youth participant.
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Event Details:
- Wausau: April 25, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Marathon County Extension Office, Wausau, WI - Milwaukee: May 16, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Kellogg PEAK Initiative
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| Dog Quiz Bowl
Competition where all questions deal with dog topics. Competition in the 4-H Dog Bowl encourages a 4-H member to develop a more complete knowledge of dogs and related subjects. WI 4-H Dog Bowl Information Packet
State 4-H Obedience, Rally, and Showmanship Show
September 26 & 27, 2026, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Antigo
In addition to the dog competitions, for 2026 there will also be educational contests like speaking and poster contests held during this show.
State 4-H Agility Show
October 10, 2026, Overdale Canine Sports, Spring Valley
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| Meats Judging, Skill-a-thon, and Quiz Bowl - State Livestock Events
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| Exciting Changes... Horse Education Days!
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Join us May 2–3, 2026, at the STEM Innovation Center on the UW–Green Bay Campus (2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI) for a weekend of exciting horse-related contests, including Hippology, Horse Bowl, Speaking and Demonstration, Arts, Creative Communication, Photography, Team Problems, and Model Horse. Registration details will be shared soon and completed through 4-H Online. For questions, contact Sharon, WI Horse Association Education Chairperson, at 920-757-5167.
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4-H Horse Project Members, mark your calendars for these upcoming events brought to you by the WI 4-H Horse Association. For more information head on over to the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Project Website
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Northern Wisconsin State Fair |
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Stay connected! Follow our partners on their website or Facebook page for the latest events and announcements.
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
July 8-12, 2026
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