Dear 4-H Families,
Summer is in full swing, and our 4-H members are diving into hands-on learning, leadership, and fun across the county. We’re proud to celebrate the incredible impact of our 4-H club members and dedicated adult volunteers across our clubs and groups. From photography and crops to woodworking and dairy, our top projects reflect the diverse passions and talents of our youth. This snapshot of 2024 Dodge County 4-H “by the numbers” showcases the strength of our community and the bright future we’re building together.
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Have a great week!
UW Extension Staff
Dodge County
University of Wisconsin-Madison-Division of Extension
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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Newsletter Submissions Reminder |
If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Monday to be included in that week’s issue. Anything received after 12 p.m. Monday will be considered for the following week. Secretary Minutes need to go to Marie now too. The articles should be sent to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu.
If you have Reporter Updates to share, send them to Kelly at kmflanders@wisc.edu by noon on Monday to be included in that week's issue. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!
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Fond du Lac County Extension Summer Camps Are Now Open to Youth in Neighboring Counties! |
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🌟 Looking for Some Help with Camp Costs? 🏕️ |
Great news, 4-H families! If you're planning to send your child to camp this summer and could use a little extra support, camp scholarships are available!
Don't miss out on this opportunity—apply today and make camp memories even more affordable.
Let’s make sure every camper gets a chance to join the fun! Please fill out the form and send it to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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We are glad to announce our Cloverbud Day Camp program, Wild Wacky Weekdays! This summer we will be offering 3 different day camps for youth to participate in. Each day camp will be hosted in a different location, each with different themes and activities throughout the month of July.
● July 16th, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Lakeview Park, 810 North St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916 - Theme: Mystery Detective
● July 23th, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Dodge County Ledge Park, N7403 Park Rd, Horicon, WI 53032 - Theme: Superheroes
● July 30th, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Marsh Haven Nature Center, W10145 WI-49, Waupun, WI 53963 - Theme: Nature & Wildlife
Cloverbuds (and friends!) can participate in one or several of the day camps. Each camp youth will receive a t-shirt and will participate in activities including crafts, STEM, games, and more!
To cover the program costs supplies, and snacks we are asking $10 per youth, and $5 per additional day camp. (Non-refundable) *No cost for youth counselors and adult chaperones*
Register your youth with following the link below!
We are also looking for day counselors (grades 7-12) and adult chaperones to help supervise, teach, and/or lead our Cloverbuds alongside 4-H staff. If you are interested in volunteering your time please let us know by also filling out the registration form below!
We are so excited for this summer and look forward to connecting with your youth! For any questions email Molly Damm at molly.damm@wisc.edu
We hope to see you there! 😁
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4-H & UW-Madison CALS Garden and Greenhouse Day-August 20, 2025 |
Join CALS, Dodge and Dane County 4-H for a day in the Allen Centennial Garden and the DC Smith Greenhouse. Learn about plants, soil science, and horticulture and take a small plant or craft home with you!
Date: August 20, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Where: UW-Madison Campus
Who: any youth, 5th grade and older, who is interested in learning more about plants! (Adults and parents are invited to join and participate as well.)
Cost: Free
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We need your keen eyes and fresh perspectives to judge the Cloverbud projects at the county fair on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills and support younger 4-H members. Choose from three convenient time slots – sign up for one, two, or all three! Judging is from 1-7 pm.
New to judging? No problem! We've got you covered with a training session on August 5 at 6:00pm in the Youth Building. If you've judged before, you're all set – no need for repeat training.
Questions? Reach out to Anne Rinzel at adrinzel@gmail.com. Let's make this a great fair!
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We still have spots open at the fair in the food stands (cream puff, ice cream farm bureau, and fish pond) and are in desperate need for promotion booth helpers. If you can volunteer some time, add your name to the list!
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Our Dodge County Pig Pals Swine Spectacular Show is looking for 4-H and FFA Swine Project members that are involved with the Swine Project this year. This is a great activity that offers people with disabilities a chance to shine in the show ring with your help. This is also a great way to grow your leadership by partnering or working within the show in a variety of roles. Our show is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th beginning with all arriving at 9:15 am.
We will once again be expecting approximately 20 Pig Pal participants so that means we’ll need: * 20 swine exhibitor mentors to be partners along with 20 well trained pigs (7th gr. & up)
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| - barn safety people, lots of them to make it a safe show (youth and adults)
- ring safety workers (youth and adults)
- water safety youth (1st/2nd year swine members)
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Parents and adults associated with swine project members can also volunteer. ALL volunteers will receive a Dodge County Pig Pals T-shirt too. This is a really fun and rewarding opportunity for all involved. T-shirt order due by June 1st.
Please contact Mary Pat Boschert at 920-382-7943, call or text or email at
billboschert@gmail.com to volunteer names and t-shirt sizes, and answer any questions. Thanks everyone!
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We will conclude the 2024/2025 season with our own hosted Invitational for Archery, Air Rifle and Air Pistol on July 25th and 26th.- Please consider attending to either compete or help out:)
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Orange Cards are Due July 21st, 2025
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Dairy-judging schedule
Here are final practices for this season.
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- June 29: Ledge-Way (Schraufnagel), N11136 County Road Z, Mayville, WI 53050, 1 p.m.
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| Dairy-activity-card reminder
Dairy youth must complete the dairy-activity card to be eligible for exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show and in the Dodge County Fair Dairy Youth Recognition Auction. Signatures/initials (not Xs or checkmarks) are required.
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| Mandatory dairy-exhibitor meeting
Monday, July 21, 2025, 7 p.m., Dodge County Fairgrounds
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Next DYAC meeting
June 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Dodge County UW-Extension Administration Building
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| New for open-class dairy at the fair
Junior exhibitors may show registered heifer(s) (open class lots 1-7), again, in the open show. The animal(s) must be entered separately with open-show registration (due July 18, 2025) and applicable entry and stall fees paid.
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General questions? Contact DYAC via e-mail: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com.
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| JUNE
30- MAS Pre Sale Meeting @ Fairgrounds, 7 - 8 PM
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JULY
4 - Independence Day, Office Closed
15 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting
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In Case You Missed It . . . |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County 127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790 fax: 920.386.3928
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