Calling all current and future 4-H club officers! Join us for a morning of leadership development, officer skill-building, and some seasonal fun with pumpkin carving.

🗓 October 17 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 📍 Waushara County Highway Building 403 Ruth's Way, Wautoma

Whether you're a new officer looking to learn the basics or an experienced leader wanting to strengthen your skills, this training is for you. Plus, you'll get to show off your creativity with a pumpkin carving activity! 

✅ Register today: Complete the Registration Survey 

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cdgSmWgVVN

We hope to see youth leaders from across Waushara County there!

Looking for more livestock educational opportunities?

Be sure to check out and bookmark our Waushara County Livestock Project webpage! We've recently added a livestock events calendar featuring upcoming educational opportunities, shows, workshops, webinars, and other events offered both in person and virtually.

Whether you're new to livestock projects or looking to expand your knowledge, there's something for everyone!

https://waushara.extension.wisc.edu/livestock-project/

Looking for a way to grow your leadership skills, meet other teen leaders, and make a difference in your community? Consider becoming a Waushara County 4-H Ambassador!

As an Ambassador, you'll:

✅ Promote Waushara County 4-H
✅ Help plan and participate in countywide events
✅ Serve as a positive role model
✅ Build leadership and communication skills

Open to youth in grades 9-12, this is a great opportunity to lead, serve, represent, and connect with fellow 4-H members from across the county.

📅 Kick-Off Meeting
 🗓 Thursday, November 12
 ⏰ 6:30 p.m.
 📍 Waushara County Highway Building
 403 Ruth's Way, Wautoma

Join us and discover how you can make a positive impact in Waushara County through 4-H leadership!

🍀 Lead. Serve. Represent. Connect. 🍀

🍀  Mark your calendars! October 4-10, 2026 is National 4-H Week! This year, we’ll come together as a system to recognize National 4-H Week and the Beyond Ready initiative on two celebratory days.

💚  Day 1: Go Green

🗓️  Monday, October 5, 2026

On Monday of National 4-H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4-H state spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, professionals, volunteers, alumni & supporters across the country to celebrate their 4-H program being Beyond Ready. Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint - anything green goes. Let's paint the nation GREEN, on Monday, October 5th!

Share your Go Green moment on social and tag National 4-H, your State 4-H program, and use #4HBeyondReady #National4HWeek

🫶  Day 2: Thankful Thursday

🗓️  Thursday, October 8, 2026

On Thursday of National 4-H Week, help us shine a light on all the good that 4-H does! A day to recognize all 4-H'ers who are doing good and making positive impact by helping their communities and beyond.

Share your own story or celebrate someone who is making a difference - another 4-H'er, volunteer or educator We want to know, on Thursday, October 8th and use #4HBeyondReady

🍀  Explore the Go Green Map at https://4-h.org/events/4-h-week/  to locate landmarks that will be lighting up green on October 5th in support of 4-H! Visit a landmark near you and share your photos with us by using #4HBeyondReady #National4HWeek

The Blazing Stars help the Waushara Gardeners to maintain our community gardens.  They recently helped to mulch and winterize the Deep Rock Garden in Wautoma

Ambassadors get unique opportunities to represent Wisconsin 4-H, develop leadership skills, and contribute to statewide programming. Apply to join the Arts, Leadership, Agriculture, or NEW Outdoor Ambassadors depending on what inspires you most. Youth must be in grades 9-12 to apply! Individual information listed below. 

Applications are open October 1-November 15! Learn more and apply here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../wi-4-h-ambassador-team/ 

Calling All Creative Wisconsin 4-H Youth!

Don’t miss the chance to be on one of the 2026 teams

🍀 Art Team

🍀 Drama Company

🍀 Photo Fanatics

Youth in grades 9-12 can apply for this opportunity to develop their artistic skills. Applications will be open October 1-November 15, 2026 in 4-H Online!

Learn more: Wisconsin 4-H State Arts Ambassadors

http://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-arts-teams/

Agriculture Ambassadors will grow their leadership in agriculture by engaging in agriculture opportunities, contributing their ideas and shaping statewide events.

Youth in grades 9-12 can apply to build leadership skills in agriculture. Applications will be open October 1-November 15, 2026 in 4-H Online!

💚 Learn more about Agriculture Ambassadors on our website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/wi-4-h-agriculture-ambassadors/

The Outdoor Ambassadors are a new team for 2027 who will be leaders and advocate for ethical practices and safe recreation.

Youth in grades 9-12 can apply for this opportunity to make a positive impact in outdoor programming. Applications will be open October 1-November 15, 2026 in 4-H Online!

💚 Learn more about Outdoor Ambassadors on our website: Link coming soon

Leadership Ambassadors advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and build leadership skills through supporting statewide programs.

Youth in grades 9-12 can apply for this opportunity to gain leadership experience. Applications will be open October 1-November 15, 2026 in 4-H Online!

💚 Learn more about Leadership Ambassadors on our website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-leadership-council/

Between February 11-15, 2027, youth in grades 6-8 will travel to St. Louis, Missouri and experience fun, learning, and cultural discovery. 

Participants can experience:

🍀 Science museums

🍀 Art centers

🍀 Live music and performances

🍀 Local food

Registration opens October 26 and will close November 22. Learn more on the website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/beyond-wisconsin-exploring-the-midwest/

🏛️  National 4-H Conference annually brings 4-H youth and adults from around the nation to Washington D.C. to work towards strengthening and expanding the 4-H Youth Development program at the local, state, and national levels. National 4-H Conference is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Headquarters is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, National Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs.

‼️  Due to the nature of this program, 2027 dates are unknown at this time, but will be sometime during the Spring season.

🗓️  Submit an application with references to the State 4-H Office between October 15, 2026 – December 1, 2026. Between 8-10 youth are selected to attend this working conference.

🔗  For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/national-4-h-conference/.

💻  This 100% virtual, no cost program is a 4-week experience for youth grades 8-10! Sessions include:

❄️ Session 1: Charting A Path - January 13th, 2027 

❄️ Session 2: Finding Your Strengths - January 20th, 2027 

❄️ Session 3: Beyond Ready & Me - January 27th, 2027 

❄️ Session 4: LEGO Communication - February 3rd, 2027

‼️  Registration will be open from November 1-30, 2026. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come first-served basis!

🔗  For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/winter-academy/.

🍀  This program is available to youth grades 8-10 and will be held from June 25-July 3, 2027!

🏛️  The 4-H American Spirit Experience is an opportunity for youth to immerse themselves in history and heritage through a 10-day bus journey to the East Coast and Canada. This program will also focus on career readiness, leadership development, and experiential learning around history and civics, with an emphasis on diversity and the challenges that different groups of people have faced.

Locations Include:

📍Nappanee, Indiana

📍Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

📍New York City, New York

📍Boston, Massachusetts

📍Lexington/Concord, Massachusetts

📍Gloucester, Massachusetts

📍Salem, Massachusetts

📍Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (A passport will be needed!)

‼️  Applications will be open in 4HOnline from November 1-30, 2026.

🔗  For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/american-spirit-east/.

🚀  Space Camp is a camp experience where you learn and experience a ton of different aspects about life as an astronaut, working at NASA, and exploring places beyond Earth! Wisconsin 4-H Space Camp participants experience the Pathfinder Program, a 3 day experience where youth participate in a variety of simulated space activities at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center!

👩‍🚀 Space Camp is open to youth in grades 6-8 and will be held from April 30-May 2, 2027 in Huntsville, Alabama.

🗓️  Registration will be open from November 16-December 13, 2026. 

💫  For more information, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/space-camp/.

Emily Jensen 

Waushara County 4-H Program Educator

emily.m.jensen@wisc.edu

Cell: 715-935-8874

Office: 920-787-0484

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