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Or 4-H club has had many great speakers come so far this year! We had Oscar Stowell come and share about his bee keeping experiences. Another speaker we had this year was the K-9 officers. So far for community service, we went to the Christian Home and Prairie Ridge for Christmas caroling. We sang about 10 songs at each place then sang in the halls at the Christian Home. For our first fundraising event, we are having a bake sale.
Later in the year, we will have our Brat Fry for extra fundraising. The pictures with this article are some activities that we did this past winter with our club! We made paper snowflakes. We do a different activity every meeting.
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Registration now open for Cloverbud Day Camps! |
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Cloverbud Day Camps, designed to provide fun and educational experiences for youth in grades K-2. These camps offer a variety of engaging activities that will inspire and educate young minds.
Foodie Camp (June 24) – Grab your aprons as we enter the kitchen for Foodie Camp. The camp is a camp for youth to learn different cooking and baking skills. Youth will try different recipes and compile a recipe book.
Superhero Camp (July 22) – Be a superhero for the day while learning about different superheroes in the Fond du Lac County community such as police officers, firefighters, teachers, farmers, etc. Youth will participate in an obstacle course, learn about the superpowers of the community superheroes, and create their own superheroes at camp!
Art Camp (August 12) – If your camper loves making a colorful mess, then this is the camp for them! Your artist will love to get their hands dirty by painting, creating, and molding new creations. Examples of projects may include painting, simple woodworking, drawing, tie-dye, etc.
Register though 4-H Online by Friday, May 30 to receive a camp t-shirt. Spaces are limited, so don't wait to sign up. We look forward to seeing your child at our Cloverbud Day Camps!
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The Fair Board has adopted DATCP's recommendations set on March 5 that repeals PRRS/PEDv testing requirements, yet requires standard intra-state swine health certificate. It is important to note that this waiver ONLY applies to the PRRS/PEDv testing. Standard health papers/testing are still required. Email info@fonddulaccountyfair.com with any questions.
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| Poultry Project Opportunities |
Volunteer Lori Quackenboss will be hatching silkie chicks at Ascension Lutheran Church (901 Cty Rd V, FDL) and there are several opportunities to be involved:
Egg Candling - Check for viable eggs on May 7th at 6:00pm.
Members in Small Animal projects can earn 1 educational point by attending the egg candling. Attendees are responsible for submitting their points.
Hatching Day - Come (hopefully) see some of the chicks hatch on May 15th between 11am-12:30pm or 6-6:30pm
All potential chicks are spoken for at this time. If you have any questions, contact Lori at 920-517-8172.
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Dairy Judging Opportunity |
Dairy Judging is a great opportunity to help 4-H youth sharpen their skills on decision making, build confidence in public speaking, and building relationships with their peers. We have a few practices scheduled below, with more to be announced at later dates. In addition, the Area Animal Science Days competition will be Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 in Clark County. *Please bring a notebook and a pen or pencil to practice.* We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 PM: Vir-Clar Farms, N5119 County Road K, Fond du Lac
Chad Ryan 920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer 920-838-0201
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Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30am at Vir-Clar Farms, N5119 County Road K, Fond du Lac
Will cover nutrition and showmanship for dairy cows and counts as a fair requirement. Contact Karla at kstumpf1@new.rr.com with any questions
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| Day Camp Committee – Volunteers Needed! |
We are seeking volunteers who would like to be part of the 2026 Day Camp Committee! Youth in grades 9-13 are also encouraged to volunteer as youth leaders at camp. Opportunities include planning camp activities, leading games and crafts, and guiding youth. Day Camps include Cloverbud, Around the World, Art, Foodie, Cardboard, LEGO, and STEM. Whether you can help one day or all summer, there’s a spot for you!
If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please contact Tracy at tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu or 920-906-4623.
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We are thrilled to announce that archery will be offered again this year! These activities are open to youth in 3rd grade or older who are registered 4-H members.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays in May (May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28, 2026)
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Izaak Walton League, N6491 County Trunk K, 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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Which track will you choose at Summer Academy? |
Youth in grades 8-11 will explore career and hobby pathways in various fields like agriculture, STEM, leadership, arts, and more. You’ll also have the chance to build friendships and networks with people from across Wisconsin.
Dates: June 14-18, 2026
Location: UW-Madison Campus
Registration Fee: $150 (Covers lodging, meals, transportation, activities, and more)
Register by April 26
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- Agriculture & Animal Sciences: Explore agriculture and animal sciences with facility tours and hands-on experiences in animal handling, reproductive biology, veterinary genetics, meat processing, animal welfare, and more.
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Artificial Intelligence: Engage in hands-on activities on the UW-Madison campus that help youth develop their skills in responsible and ethical use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Learn more about appropriate AI tools and applications that will prepare participants for any career or college experience!
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Automotive: Be ready to experience a transportation career while working with technical college staff and industry professionals to practice industry repairs and experience the transportation industry with some fun competition along the way. Youth will explore the various systems with hands-on activities including creating electrical circuits, using power tools (and a variety of other tools) to disassemble and reassemble components, and learn about components of a variety of vehicles.
- Baking & Decorating: Learn the basics (reading a recipe, scaling ingredients, evaluating for doneness, decorating) while gaining confidence that leads to self-sufficiency while exploring career opportunities in baking and decorating. Participants will work with instructors at Madison College to bake and decorate food that may include yeast bread, cookies, and hand pies.
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Civic Engagement & Local Leadership: Our track will help youth reimagine their community and work to develop a plan that can build the community they want to be a part of now into the future. We want participants to be able to not just imagine themselves in local leadership but provide tools so they can make it happen. This track hopes to travel to the Wisconsin Capitol building and see where legislators engage in civic decision making every day.
- Culinary: Youth will spend the day in the culinary arts skills lab to gain hands-on experience in a professional cooking environment, focusing on introductory competencies including safety, sanitation, recipe management and execution, and classical cookery techniques.
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Health & Wellness: Our health and wellness track participants will explore topics like nutrition, athletic training, and sleep health as well as learn more about health related majors and careers. Participants may have an opportunity to spend time in the sub-zero test kitchen creating their own healthy snacks and visiting the UW Dream Lab. In addition, participants may have the opportunity to learn from and connect directly with public health faculty and healthcare professionals.
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The 2026 spring adult leader meeting will be Thursday, April 30, 6:30 pm at Fond du Lac County Campus room 205/206. All general leaders are encouraged to attend. Raffle tickets and Cloverbud pumpkin seeds will be distributed to club leaders at the meeting.
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Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center
National Volunteers Week - April 19-25
Acrylic Painting Art Workshop - April 25 at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Horse Project Meeting - April 25, 12pm at Double Bar A, N3758 Dehring Rd, Oakfield
Teen Leaders Association (TLA) - April 27, 6:45pm at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
LEGO Club - April 28, 6:30pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus - LEGO Build Challenge: Mystical/Dragons
Dairy Judging - April 29, 6:30 pm, Vir-Clar Farms, N5119 County Road K, Fond du Lac
Junior Master Gardeners - April 30, 4pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Adult Leaders Association Meeting - April 30, 6:30pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
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Jr Holstein Workshop - May 2, 8:30am at Vir-Clar Farms, N5119 County Road K, Fond du Lac
Archery Project Meetings - Tuesday & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Izaak Walton League
Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center
Wildlife Club - April 14, 6pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Junior Master Gardeners - May 14 & 28, 4pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Deadline for County 4-H Scholarships - May 15
LEGO Club - May 26, 6:30pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
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UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623
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