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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, May 2, 2025
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| Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Busy Bees Pizza Making Dayby Reporter Gabi Westphal
On April 12, the Busy Bees 4-H Club had their annual pizza-making day. This year, over 800 pizzas were made.
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Taft 23- Roadside/Bike Trail Clean UpTaft 23 members had a blast doing the bike trail clean-up along Highway 23.
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FDL 4-H Dairy Judging Practices
We are thrilled to announce upcoming Dairy Judging practice sessions! Get ready for some fun and educational experiences at the following locations:
- Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM Location: Elmlo Holsteins
Address: N2202 County Road A, Cascade, WI 53011
- More dates and locations for practices will be announced.
Please bring a folder, notebook/notepad, and a pen or pencil. We're looking forward to seeing you there and making these sessions both fun and informative!
Contacts:
Chad Ryan: 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer: 920-838-0201
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Market Livestock Judging Teams
Test out your judging skills at the Area Animal Science Day Contest in Calumet County on June 30th! There are youth looking to build a team. We have a few youth who have expressed interest, but we only have a few Junior and Senior team members. A team consists of 4 members. BONUS: You can use this to receive points towards your Market Livestock Educational Points for the sale!
If interested, please complete the Google Form by Friday, May 9th, so we can schedule practices.
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Exciting Cloverbud Day Camps: Registration Open Now!We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Cloverbud Day Camps, designed to provide fun and educational experiences for youth. These camps offer a variety of engaging activities that will inspire and educate young minds. Here are the details for each camp:
Fun on the Farm- Do you know where your food comes from? At this camp, youth will learn about caring for animals, planting, harvesting, cooking, and more. There will be many farm-themed activities, crafts, and fun for everyone!
Out of this World- 3-2-1- BLAST OFF! Youth will learn about aerospace as they build planes, rockets, and fly kites. They will explore planets and outer space on this fun-filled day.
Outdoor Survival Camp- Do you have the skills for being in the great outdoors? Youth will hike through the Gottfried Arboretum while learning about map skills and compass/GPS use, sing campfire songs, identify wildlife and plants, and so much more. They will even cook outdoors with their very own solar ovens!
How to Register: To register your child for any of these exciting camps, please visit our website at https://2025FDLCloverbudDayCamp.4honline.com. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
Registration Deadline: Register by Friday, May 30, to receive a camp t-shirt!
We look forward to seeing your child at our Cloverbud Day Camps!
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New Member Fair OrientationTo help new families understand this process better, a new family fair orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 4 at 5:45 pm at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. Topics covered are: entering projects at the fair, important dates to remember, how judging works at the fair, and answering any questions families may still have. There will also be a short tour of the fairgrounds to help first-year families know where things are judged and what to expect. Karen Albert, a fair board member and 4-H volunteer, will be leading this orientation. Please Register by Friday, May 30, 2025.
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Barn set-up for the fair
Please plan ahead for barn set-up for the fair. The barns will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th to set up displays.
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4-H Shooting SportsWe are thrilled to announce that archery will be offered this year, with the possibility of air gun classes as well. These activities are open to youth in 3rd grade or older who are registered 4-H members.
Class Details:- Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays in May (May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29)
- Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
- Location: Izaak Walton League, N6491 County Trunk K, east edge of Fond du Lac
- Cost: $2.00 per night for each session
Parents are encouraged to stay for the classes to assist our certified shooting sports leaders. Attendance at the first class is particularly important for receiving essential instructions and background information.
Call to Action: We are in need of more shooting sports volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy at (920) 906-4625 or email tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu
For any questions about the shooting sports program, please reach out to Dwight Paulin at 920-922-9805.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Bella E, Cloverbud youth leader, Hattie F, camper of the week, and Makayla S, 4-H Summer Intern pose for a picture after camp
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4-H Summer Day Camp Youth Leaders Wanted
We are seeking youth leaders to help teach activities during our Day Camps this summer! If you are interested in helping with any of the day camp opportunities, please reach out to Tracy for more details! You can contact her at (920) 896-3360 or tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu. Youth leaders should reach out to Tracy by Friday, May 16.
Day Camps Offered are:- Around the World
- Art
- Cardboard
- Cloverbud
- Foodie
- LEGO
- STEM- CSI
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| May:Air Gun & Archery-
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Izaak Walton, N6491 Co Rd K, FDL
Dog Project Meetings:- May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- FDL Co Fairgrounds, Beginners at 5:00 pm, Returners at 5:45 pm
LEGO Club - May 27, 6:30 pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC)
Teen Leaders Association Meeting- May 27, Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
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