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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, June 30, 2023
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| This a friendly reminder the Extension Office is closed Monday, July 3rd & Tuesday, July 4th.
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?ALL CLUB and PROJECT LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the
articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos
to accompany it at https://forms.gle/QBMvvsCzhaiHEfNM8. SAVE THIS LINK! Articles for the current week must be submitted by 12 pm on Wednesday. We would love to hear from you! Secretary minutes can also be submitted here as well!
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Weeping Willow 4-H ClubWeeping Willow 4-H Club members prepared and served a hot meal on June 23rd to patrons at the Waupun Community Table, which is available to anyone in need every Friday for lunch. From left, Susan Buechel, Nan Jean Kiesow, Michelle Ludtke and Mason L. (not shown, Larry Duer).
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Foodie Camp
This year for the first time ever there was a 4-H Foodie Camp! It was 3 days of fun-filled food-making! On the first day, the youth played some get-to-know-you games and kicked off the day by making Rice Krispie Treats! Then they made yogurt bars and yogurt parfaits. For lunch, the youth made English muffin pizzas and ate vegetables. After lunch, there was a surprise special guest, the 2023 Fairest of the Fair! She played bingo with the youth and helped make strawberry rhubarb jam! The youth played food hangman and Food Pictionary throughout the day. To end the day, they made recipe books and banana sushi. The second day started off with a few fun questions, and then they made a strawberry poke cake! While that was baking/ cooling youth made homemade Chexmix and veggie dip. After the cake cooled, they decorated it with cool whip and strawberries. For lunch, the youth made grilled cheese with ham, bacon, and tomatoes! After lunch, the youth made baked granola bars and rhubarb crisp. The youth then made homemade salsa and chips and added recipes to their recipe books! On the last day, the youth started out with an activity followed by making caramel apple dip and fruit smoothies. The youth also baked cupcakes to decorate later. For lunch, they made English muffin breakfast sandwiches. After lunch, the youth made apple butter and decorated their cupcakes. To finish up the day, the youth made ranch pretzels, apple donuts, played Jeopardy, and finished up their recipe books. All the youth had a great time. Make sure to check out the Facebook page for more pictures of the week and other events. Next year's Foodie Camp already has so many great ideas and suggestions, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates!
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Cloverbud Camp: Superheroes in the Community
The Cloverbuds had several guest speakers throughout the day at Cloverbud Day Camp. The first guest of the day was Jerry with the Appleton and Eldorado fire departments. The youth learned about fire safety and the fire fighter's gear and equipment. The K9 unit stopped in and visited the Cloverbuds, and they learned about what Sergeant Andrew and K9 Ace do. The youth had other superhero activities sprinkled in between guest speakers such as decorating capes, mask making, creating shields, and superhero training (obstacle course). During lunch, the 2023 Fairest of the Fair, Kaitlyn stopped in for a visit. Kicking off the afternoon was guest speaker Brianna, a vet tech, who taught the Cloverbuds about taking their pet to the vet. She walked through what an exam looks like and had all sorts of cool things for the youth to look at. They saw cat and dog teeth models, an eyeball, tapeworms, some x-rays to name a few. They even got to practice using a stethoscope to listen to their heartbeats! The last guest speaker of the day was Cindy, a Navy Veteran. She shared about her service in the Navy. The youth learned about what it was like to live on a ship. Be sure to check out the Facebook page for more pictures of the camp day!
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Small Animal UpdatesMonday, July 10, 2023, 7:00 pm Showmanship Clinic - Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn
If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Karls at jaimekarls3@gmail.com.
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Market Livestock Points Due July 1All meeting credits must be submitted by July 1 in order to qualify for the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Sale. Points can be submitted at http://bit.ly/fdllivestockpoints. Don't forget...you need a minimum of 8 points to qualify for the sale.
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| LEGO Camp - Now Open to 2nd Graders
LEGO Camp is a camp for youth to learn different LEGO building skills. The LEGO Club and project is growing fast. Join us during this camp and get a taste of what LEGO Club is like! Youth will build different creations with the LEGO bricks at the office. No need to bring any from home! Youth will also learn about different building and engineering techniques, as well as doing some LEGO crafts they can take home! Youth will work as a team to complete a challenge, so let’s get building!
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| Congratulations, Raelynn!
We will be highlighting the 4-H graduates over the next several weeks! Please be sure if you are a 4-H member in grade 12 or grade 13 that you have filled out the graduation survey! The survey is a Google form to be filled out at: https://forms.gle/j6RxNZZzoXbmeKd86.
We ask that you please save the date Sunday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. for 4-H graduation. Recognition is given at this time, rather than at the 4-H Achievement Program in October because some of the graduates are away at college.
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Fair Info
Fair Office opened Tuesday, June 6. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Call Fair Office to schedule judging time slots. Pre-fair judging Thursday, July 13, 1-7 pm - Judging of Junior Class projects that are non-perishable: Knitting & Crocheting, Home Furnishing, Ceramics, Photography, Self-Determined, Leadership, Natural Sciences, Scale Models, Vet Sciences, Drawing and Painting, Arts and Crafts, Woodworking, and Computer Sciences. Pre-fair judging Tuesday, July 18, 1-7 pm - Judging of perishable projects: Flowers and House Plants, Crops, Fruits, Vegetables, Food & Nutrition, and Cloverbud/Exploring.
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| Volunteers Needed in the Education Center &
Moo-turnity Ward at the FDL County Fair
The Little Hands on the Farm activity in the Education Center and Moo-turnity Ward is looking for volunteers to help with the “farm chore” activities. If you are at least 11 years old and are interested in volunteering, you may sign up at: https://signup.com/go/Mzcnpsx. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ries at aries@envisiongreaterfdl.com or call/text her at 920.322.2292. Hope to see you at the fair!
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| July:
Office Closed - July 3 & 4
LEGO Camp
- July 10-12, 9 am- 3 pm, UWO Fond du Lac Campus
Pre-Fair Judging
- July 13, 1- 7 pm, FDL Co. Fairgrounds
Pre-Fair Judging
- July 18, 1- 7 pm, FDL Co. Fairgrounds
County Fair
- July 19-23, FDL Co. Fairgrounds
4-H Graduation
- July 23, 2:00 pm, Fairgrounds Expo Building
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