Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season and that the New Year is off to a great start!  This newsletter has a lot of information on events that are coming up and State 4-H opportunities.  Be sure to check it all out!  

If you are new to Door County 4-H - welcome, we are so happy you are here!  This email newsletter is one of the main ways that I share information with Door County 4-H families, but you will also receive emails from 4HOnline occasionally with information.  If you have questions about 4-H, please be sure to reach out!  

Thanks,   

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

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

January

February

March

Save the Dates!  
More information about these events will be coming soon.

The Door County 4-H Communications contest will take place on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Door County Government Center (421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay).  Registrations are due by January 23rd, 2026.  Please contact the Extension Office at (920)746-2260 or Candis Dart, 4-H Program Educator, at candis.dart@wisc.edu with any questions or concerns.  

Information on the categories and rules can be found on the Door County 4-H website at:  https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/.  Please be sure to read through these to make sure youth are properly prepared.   

To register:  https://go.wisc.edu/gm6kk2

🍀 Level Up at Clover Con '26: The Ultimate Fantasy & Gaming Experience!

Calling all heroes, artists, and gamers in Grades 5–12! We’ve expanded Clover Con '26, and your quest begins this January. Join 4-H pros and expert volunteers for a four-week journey into the worlds of cosplay, crafting, and creativity. Registration closes January 15.

Register Now for Clover Con '26

✨ The Quest Log:

Week 1: Character Origin Stories (Virtual/Zoom)

January 20 | Kick off your journey by building a legendary backstory with Alex and Peter Hintz. Then, start your costume blueprints with Outagamie Educator Dana Berger and meet your fellow adventurers!

Week 2: The Forge & The Field (In-Person – Winnebago County)

January 31 | It’s time to build! Bring your costume to life with expert help, master the art of archery with Kristina Poinek, and cook up Dragon Fire Flatbread with Sarah Feider. Plus, craft your own wands and accessories in our Makerspace!

Week 3: World Building (Virtual/Zoom)

February 3 | Design the realm you'll rule. Map out uncharted territories with Tracy Keifenheim and blueprint a massive cardboard kingdom with Jon Hill to be constructed in our final week.

Week 4: The Grand Finale (In-Person – Brown County)

February 14 | Bring your blueprints to life! Develop Leathercraft skills with volunteer Rob Funk and refuel with world-famous Harry Potter Meat Pies and magic potion fizz. Celebrate your creations with a final makerspace session and community sharing!

⚔️ Ready to join the party?

Spaces are filling fast—don't miss your chance to create, craft, and conquer! For more information on local 4-H events, check the Wisconsin 4-H Extension Calendar. 

👉 Register through the 4-H online system today!- https://2026CloverCon.4honline.com
Questions? Contact Jay Johnson at jay.johnson2@wisc.edu.

Super Saturday will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.  The purpose of this event is to give 4-H youth the opportunity to try a variety of different projects.  Do you have a project idea that you would like to lead during our Super Saturday program?  We are looking for people to volunteer to lead (or help lead) projects during the Super Saturday event.  Reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or call (920)746-2265.  

Attention youth in 12th grade and post-high school!  There are several scholarship opportunities available to 4-H youth - Door County 4-H Scholarships, Door County 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship, and Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships. 

Check out these links for more information:

Door County 4-H Scholarships:  Due March 2nd, 2026 https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-trips-awards-etc/

Door County 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarships: Due March 1st, 2026 https://door.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-horse-and-pony/

Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships:  Due March 1st, 2026 https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-scholarships/

Step into the Livestock Reality Store!

Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center

Whether you’ve never shown an animal before or you’re a seasoned exhibitor, the Livestock Reality Store is for you! This interactive simulation gives you a real-world look at what it takes to raise and sell a show animal—from start to finish.

What to expect:

New to livestock? Learn the basics of daily care, costs, and record-keeping so you can start your first project with confidence.

Already experienced? Dive deeper into financial management and decision-making to make your next project more profitable and efficient.

Everyone walks away with practical skills to make your livestock project make dollars and sense!

This event is open to both members and non-members.

👉 Planning to attend? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/fwraGUp8U8rD8SAP8

Don’t miss this chance to experience the real-world side of livestock projects!

Want to learn some new community service or engaging, fun activities for your club?  Have an idea your club would like to share?  Join in the Clover Connect idea sharing zooms this spring!  

Two engaging, interactive topics are planned:  

Hands to Larger Service: Community Service Ideas

Sunday, Feb 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Feb 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)

Making 4-H Meetings Fun:  Bringing Laughter and Learning to 4-H Meetings 

Sunday, Mar 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Mar 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)

The sessions will include information sharing, hands-on learning, and time to share ideas with other older youth leaders and adult volunteers from across the state!  

Register for one or both topics by visiting https://go.wisc.edu/pbm474.  Both sessions will be recorded, and resources will be shared with those who sign up!  

Zoom connection information will be shared closer to each session date.  

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Statewide experiences and events:  https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/

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!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 4-H Dairy Bowl Contest on February 7th at UW-Green Bay!  We hope you join us for a day full of fun, learning and competition!   

Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl - February 7, 2026

Location: UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311

Times: Registration 11:00am, Contest begins at 11:30pm 

Registration Deadline: January 19, 2026

Registration and rule information: More information on how to register along with other participation and contest information is available in The Dairy Bowl Contest Rules document located on the informational website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/dairy-quiz-bowl/  

***If you are interested in participating in a Quiz Bowl event, the Door County 4-H Office does have Quiz Bowl buzzer sets available to use for practice, as well as multiple study resources.***

Registrations are open for the upcoming 4-H Meat Judging Contest on January 31st at UW-Madison. The registration deadline is January 19th. We hope you join us for a day full of fun, learning and competition!

Looking for more information or study resources? https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/meats-judging-contest