Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

Happy May everyone!  I hope you are having a fantastic Spring and enjoying the warmer weather!  I know that the next few weeks are busy for many of you, but please be sure to check out the information in this newsletter.  There are some great opportunities available and there is also Fair related information in this newsletter.  

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.

May

June

Save the Dates!  

A quick note on upcoming changes to the Extension Office hours.  Beginning May 26th, the new hours for the Door County Extension Office will be Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

In addition to the change in hours, there may be times that the office is closed due to staff schedules.  I encourage you to call the Extension Office at (920)746-2260 or email me at candis.dart@wisc.edu before stopping by to ensure that someone is available.

Applications for the Door County 4-H Key Award are now available on our website:
https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards-etc/.

The 4-H Key Award is the highest 4-H recognition that you can receive! Youth in 11th Grade and older can apply for the Door County 4-H Key Award. Up to two Door County 4-H youth will be chosen to receive this award.  Applications are due June 4th.

The 4-H Key Award is based on consistent 4-H growth, youth leadership, and service to Club, Community, and County.

Door County 4-H Dog Project Members - Weekly Dog Training Practices will be held weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. until the Dog Show in August. 

An orientation meeting was held on May 6th. If youth did not attend, please reach out to Dog Club Leader Amy Moreaux to receive any information that was missed.  

The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 13th.  This will be the first session practicing with dogs.  If you have not yet turned in your vaccination records, these are REQUIRED prior to practice on Wednesday.  Your dog will not be allowed if vaccinations records are not turned in.  

An Exciting Announcement from the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association!!!

New this year - the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association presents the Door County 4-H Calendar Fundraiser!  This calendar will feature photos taken by our very own Door County 4-H members.  This year, the photos will be Fair themed.    

We have several businesses already lined up to help sponsor the calendar.  If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Candis for more information.  Sponsorships are due June 1st.    

We are still working on some of the details but watch for more information on rules and how to submit photos to come soon!

Join us for a fun evening at a Green Bay Blizzard Football game on Friday, May 29th!  Use this link (or the QR Code below to purchase your tickets:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/DoorCounty4-HClub

Tickets are buy one for $20, get one free!  And $5 from every purchase using our link comes back to Door County 4-H!  We would love to see many of our members and families attend!  Tickets must be purchased before May 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Youth empowerment is all about using your voice, building leadership skills, and making a difference; right now and into the future. It’s young people working alongside adults to create positive change in their communities.

Think big. Think bold. Think about the future YOU.

Ask yourself:

What does it look like when someone is truly involved in their community?

How can young people take action and be civically engaged?

What problems are youth solving in 2076?

How are youth leading, speaking up, and creating change?

For more information and to register:  https://go.wisc.edu/2x2za3

Youth empowerment is all about using your voice, building leadership skills, and making a difference; right now and into the future. It’s young people working alongside adults to create positive change in their communities.

Think big. Think bold. Think about the future YOU.

Ask yourself:

What does it look like when someone is truly involved in their community?

How can young people take action and be civically engaged?

What problems are youth solving in 2076?

How are youth leading, speaking up, and creating change?

For more information and to register:  https://go.wisc.edu/2x2za3

This spring, we invite youth and adults to participate in the LEGO Brick Build Challenge. This challenge encourages participants to imagine their dream vehicle and then create it using LEGO bricks.  Where will your vehicle take you?  How will it move?  Will it travel under or on the water, through the air, or on the earth’s surface?  Does it rely on tracks to stay on course or can it fly through the air to anywhere?  Does it require a special launch system?  Grab that LEGO tub and build a model to show the rest of us what a cool vehicle you dream about.  

Submission Details
• Due Date: June 1, 2026
• Submit Here:  https://go.wisc.edu/96x8z9
• Topic: VEHICLES
• Each participant or team may submit one entry.
• Entries may include up to three photos of the LEGO model taken from different perspectives.
• When submitting, please indicate whether the entry is from an individual or a team. Youth and adults are both welcome and encouraged to participate.

A virtual Viewing Party will be held on June 7th, where all submitted creations will be showcased and celebrated. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your imagination and creativity, see how others use Lego to bring their ideas to life, and enjoy the creations of other LEGO fans.  

We look forward to seeing the unique and thoughtful LEGO creations that represent your dream vehicle.

The 2026 Door County Fair will be Wednesday, August 12th - Sunday, August 16th.

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 are now available. 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.