Door County 4-H Newsletter

October 30, 2026

Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers!

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful Fall season and all that comes with it! As I put this newsletter together, I realized there are a lot of amazing opportunities available for our Door County 4-H members - both here locally and farther away! Please be sure to read through this newsletter to check out all of the great things happening. And if you have ideas for new things, please do not hesitate to reach out and share!

Welcome to all of our new 4-H members and welcome back to our returning families! I'm so glad you are here! This electronic newsletter is my main way to communicate things that are coming up and important information. You may also receive emails from me or through 4HOnline. You can also find information on our Door County 4-H website.

As we continue in this 4-H year, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email or call the Extension Office at (920)746-2260.

Thanks,

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2260

Door County 4-H Website

Extension Office Hours: Usually open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

*Please note - 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.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

Calendar of Events
4-H Enrollment Now Open!
You're Invited! Door County 4-H Awards & Recognition Celebration
Now Hiring - Extension Door County Human Development & Relationships Educator
Craft Supply Donation Request
Lego Project Meeting
Washington D.C.
Virtual Cake Decorating Workshop
Distance Learning Opportunities
Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Contest
State 4-H Opportunities
- Ambassador Teams
- Beyond Wisconsin: Exploring the Midwest
- Winter Academy
- State 4-H Livestock Events
- State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
- National 4-H Conference
- American Spirit

Calendar of Events

*Club Meeting dates/times may change. Please see our website for Leader contact information to make sure you receive communication from them on meetings.

November

1 - 4-H Enrollment due in 4HOnline
1 - 4-H Volunteer Enrollment due in 4HOnline
2 - Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
8 - Door County 4-H Awards & Recognition Celebration, 11:30 a.m.
8 - Country View 4-H Club Meeting, (See Leader for time and location)
8 - Northern Cloverleaf 4-H Club Meeting
8 - Shining Stars 4-H Club Meeting, (See Leader for time and location)
9 - Maplewood Missiles 4-H Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
10 - 4-H Horse & Pony Project Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
17 - Door County 4-H Dog Club Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
21 - 4-H Lego Project Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
23 - East Maplewood Beavers 4-H Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Save the Dates!

Door County Fair 2027: August 11-15, 2027

4-H Enrollment Now Open!

The 2026-2027 4-H Year is officially here and that means it's time to enroll/re-enroll in Door County 4-H! Here are a few quick notes, but more information can be found on the Joining 4-H tab on our website.

Door County 4-H is open to all youth, grades 5K - 13 (first year after high school). Youth can enroll in 4-H at any time during the year, but early enrollment is encouraged to get the most out of your 4-H experience.
Youth Re-enrollment should be done before November 1st. After this date, you will be removed from the Door County 4-H email list and will no longer receive updates. ***All youth enrolled by November 1st will be entered into a drawing for some fun 4-H swag!***
Enrollment will be done in 4HOnline. If you are re-enrolling, please use the email and password that was used last year to login.
Be sure to update your contact information - in the individual profile and the family profile.
If you would like to change 4-H Clubs, you can do this when enrolling in 4HOnline. If you choose to change clubs after submitting your enrollment, please reach out to Candis for assistance.
County Membership Dues: Dues are $3.50/member (Including Cloverbuds) or $10 for a family of three or more. Dues should be paid to your 4-H Club, who will then pay the Extension Office. If your family is experiencing any hardships, please reach out to Candis - we do not want this to be a barrier to 4-H enrollment!
Volunteers: 4-H Volunteers also need to re-enroll in 4HOnline and complete any required trainings and background checks. Volunteer re-enrollment needs to be completed by November 1st and all trainings/backgrounds checks complete by December 1st. Adult volunteers must complete this process and have all parts completed before they can be in custodial care of youth. Please help us ensure that 4-H is the safest place for your youth and our volunteers!
We can always use more 4-H volunteers! Whether it is to help with a one time project/event or you are interested in leading a 4-H Club - we would love to have you join us! We have youth with a wide variety of SPARKS (interests) and we need volunteers to help fuel those! Reach out to Candis if you are interested and we can help you get started!
Any Questions? Please reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or (920)746-2260.

Door County 4-H Awards & Recognition Celebration

Flyer with details for 4-H Awards & Recognition Celebration

Join us for the 2026 Door County 4-H Awards & Recognition Celebration to celebrate all of our amazing Door County 4-H members and volunteers!

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time: 11:30 am

Location: Junior Fair Building, John Miles County Park (Fairgrounds)

Lunch will be served; please bring a dish to pass if you are able (no peanuts or tree nuts please!)

RSVP by 11/1/2026

Now Hiring! Extension Door County Human Development & Relationships Educator

Come work with us! The UW-Madison Division of Extension Door County is hiring a Human Development and Relationship Educator. Applications will be accepted through November 16, 2026. See the post description for more details about the position and information on how to apply.

Craft Supply Donation Request

The East Maplewood Beavers 4-H Club is looking for old puzzles (missing pieces is perfect) and Tide pods containers for some craft projects they will be doing this winter. If you have either of these and would like to donate, please reach out to Theresa Kinnard or to Candis. Thanks for helping!

Lego Project Meeting - Saturday, October 17th

Please join us for our next Door County 4-H Lego Project meeting!

Date: Saturday, November 21st

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Peninsula Room, Door County Government Center (enter through the doors on 4th Avenue, across from Sturgeon Bay Library; someone will be watching to let you in)

Who: Any Door County 4-H youth interested in the Lego project may attend (including Cloverbud members)

What to bring: Your creativity and ideas! We will have plenty of Legos available for youth to build with - please do not bring additional Legos!

We do ask that an adult plan to stay with younger members.

Come join us for building fun!

Learning Journey to Washington D.C.

Ready to Explore Washington, D.C.? Have you ever wanted to stand where history happened, walk through our nation’s capital, and see government and citizenship come to life? This is your chance!

Area 13 4-H is excited to take 46 youth from Door, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan Counties on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. from June 7-11! This opportunity is open to 4-H members ages 13 and older, with a participant cost of just $100 per youth.

📅 Registration opens November 2 and closes January 8 and will be done in 4HOnline.

Please note that participation is not first come, first served. Because space is limited, youth will complete a few application questions as part of registration in 4HOnline. We ask that youth answer these questions themselves, sharing things like:

⭐ Why do you want to travel to Washington, D.C.?

⭐ What interests you about government, citizenship, leadership, or American history?

⭐ How do you hope to grow through this experience?

A team of five Area 13 4-H Educators will review applications and select the 46 participants who will represent our five counties. Families will be notified by early February regarding selection.

✨ Participants will have the opportunity to visit amazing sites such as:

• Arlington National Cemetery
• The Library of Congress
• Capitol Hill
• The White House
• The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
• National memorials and monuments throughout Washington, D.C.
…and so much more!

📍 Selected participants will be asked to attend one of two orientation sessions in April, which are strongly encouraged to help prepare for this incredible adventure.

This is more than a trip. It's an opportunity to discover history, explore leadership, deepen your understanding of citizenship, and build friendships with other youth from across Area 13.

💙 If you're ready to learn, grow, and represent your county on an unforgettable journey, start thinking about your application now!

Area 13 Cake Decorating Quest

🎂✨ Something SWEET is Coming! ✨🎂

Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate cakes like a pro? Or maybe you just love frosting, sprinkles, and being creative in the kitchen? Then this opportunity is for YOU!

Starting November 2, youth in grades 3 and up can register for our brand-new FREE Cake Decorating Quest! 🧁

Participants will receive a free cake decorating kit and learn everything from mixing buttercream frosting and using piping bags to creating fun designs and decorating techniques. Best of all, you'll be able to learn at your own pace while connecting with other young decorators along the way!

🌟 FREE cake decorating starter kit
🌟 Live kickoff Zoom session
🌟 Self-paced online lessons
🌟 Opportunities to share your creations with others
🌟 Chance to earn additional cake decorating supplies by completing the program

Whether you've never decorated a cake before or you're ready to build on your skills, this is a fun way to learn, create, and show off your imagination.

📅 Registration opens November 2!

Area 13 Cake Decorating Quest

The Wisconsin Distance Learning group is excited to announce three Distance Learning programs for 2027!

Registration opens November 1 in 4HOnline. Space is limited. Register early so you don’t miss out!

Cloverbuds: Wizarding World of 4-H: A Cloverbud Series (grades K-2)

Photography: I signed up for the 4-H Photography Project… Now What? (beginners/intermediate photographers – grades 3 and up)

Animal Sciences: The Whole Animal: Co & By-Products Uncovered (Grades: 3 and up)

Registration in 4-H Online is free. However, some programs will have a sliding-scale fee, unless families choose to gather and purchase the materials on their own.

Distance Learning Programs Winter 2027 Flyer

Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Contest

We need a big flavor! Is your Wisconsin 4-H club up to the challenge?

Cedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have again teamed up to present the Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest.

Wisconsin 4-H clubs are invited to collaborate to imagine a delicious new ice cream flavor, and come up with an interesting flavor name. Each club may submit up to five entries. The contest is open to all Wisconsin 4-H clubs and members.

Five finalists will be selected from all entries received. All finalists will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party for their 4-H club.

But One of those five finalists will be chosen as the grand prize winner.

In addition to an ice cream party, the grand prize winner will also receive a $500 prize for their 4-H club. Best of all, the winning flavor will be produced as a Cedar Crest Ice Cream Feature Flavor for the month of July! The winning flavor will be available in parlors and ice cream scoops shops that serve Cedar Crest Ice Cream.

To participate in the Flavor Creation Content, 4-H Club Leaders may submit your entry (up to 5 entries per club). See the website for online entry form or downloadable entry form. Entries are due by November 15.

4H Flavor Creation Contest - Cedar Crest

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State 4-H Experiences and Events

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Experiences and Events

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!