Open for info about the office move, Winter Leadership Camp & more!
Open for info about the office move, Winter Leadership Camp & more!

4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, October 17, 2025

Extension Office Moving

From October 27-31, the Extension office will be closed, with staff working remotely while we move to the new location. Please contact us via email during that week. Through the first few weeks in November, please call 920-906-4623 to make an appointment if you need something from the office. We will be unpacking and organizing the new space, so responses may be delayed. Our new office will be fully open and ready to welcome you on December 1.
An Open House will also be held from 2-4 pm on Monday, November 17th, so you can stop in and see the new space! We sincerely appreciate your patience during this transition.

*Please note: The Extension office is closed today, Friday, October 17th for staff training.

Club News

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Green Valley 4-H Club October Meeting Fun

Here are pictures from our ice breaker game. We paired members you don’t know together to build with marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti. 

Rosendale 4-H Club: October 5, 2025

Submitted by Reporter, Eli Curtis
The Rosendale 4-H club met on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Rose-Eld Farms for a meeting, carving pumpkins, and a hayride.  After pledges and roll call, we had the Secretary's and Treasurer’s reports.
We talked about old business, which included a reminder for 4-H enrollment or re-enrollment, congratulations to our new officers, and reminders about our club fundraiser, the cloverbud pumpkin contest, and the county achievement night.
In new business, we talked about officer training on November 8 at the county 4-H office. We also talked about 4-H Day at the Oshkosh Herd game on Saturday, December 13, at noon. Ashley asked if there was interest in attending as a group, and 3 families expressed interest. The club voted to approve putting $5 toward tickets for any members who go in the group, and Ashley will coordinate ordering tickets through email with the families that were interested.
Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 2, 2025, at noon at Peace Lutheran Church for our awards banquet and installation of officers and new members.
After the meeting ended, we went on a hayride.

Winter Leadership Camp 

Ready to level up your leadership skills IRL? Join fellow Wisconsin teens for an epic winter adventure at Spencer Lake Camp! From team challenges to skill-building quests, this camp is your chance to power up, connect, and lead like never before.

Level Up Your Leadership Mission Details

  • Dates: January 23–25, 2026
  • Location: Spencer Lake Camp, Waupaca
  • Who: Youth in grades 7 & higher

What to Expect:

  • Hands-on leadership workshops
  • Team-based challenges and games
  • New friendships and unforgettable memories

How to Join:

Are you ready to unlock your next leadership quest?

Input needed for virtual education sessions

Does your family participate in 4-H livestock projects? The 4-H Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program is seeking your input on potential educational programs for the upcoming year. In the past, they've offered great programs on biosecurity, cooking, carcass evaluation, and livestock judging. What would you like to see this year?

Submit your ideas via Google form by October 17th.

Tri-County Science Expedition 

November 5, 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Participants will visit cutting-edge research labs, vibrant greenhouses, and fascinating museums at the UW-Madison campus, engaging directly with scientists and researchers. This in-person opportunity offers a unique glimpse into college life while sparking curiosity in future STEM careers through interactive, age-appropriate activities. Space is limited to 20 youth participants. Transportation is provided from two bus stop locations. There is a $10 cost per youth. Youth will need to bring a bagged lunch. Participants needing a note for an excused absence from school should contact Tracy. Sign up through 4H Online

4-H Day with the Wisconsin Herd

4-H Day with the Wisconsin Herd is taking place again this year, and we are so excited to have it take place mid-day on a Saturday!

The first 1000 youth in attendance receive a FREE Herd Jersey, and those who attend for 4-H Day can participate in the Pre-Game watch sitting courtside, receive autographs, and also participate in the High Five Tunnel with the Herd Players during the player announcing at the start of the game.

Tickets for the game can be purchased here or by using the QR code on the flyer

Cedar Crest Ice Cream Contest

It's that time, Wisconsin 4-H! 
Cedar Crest Ice Cream and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation have teamed up once again to present the “Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Creation Contest” for Wisconsin 4-H clubs. All Wisconsin 4-H clubs are eligible to submit their ideas for a new ice cream flavor, along with a flavor description and an interesting flavor name. Entries are being accepted now through November 15!
Upcoming Events written in white with a green background and a clipart calendar that is white and green.

October: 

Extension Office Closed for staff training - Oct 17

Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest - Oct 18, 10 am, FdL County Campus
Fond du Lac County 4-H Achievement Program - Oct 19, 12 pm, Holy Family Church in Fond du Lac
Extension Office Closed with staff working remotely - Oct 27-31
Teen Leaders Association (TLA) - Oct 27, 6:45 pm, Rolling Meadow
LEGO Club - Oct 28, 6:30 pm, FdL County Campus
4-H Re-Enrollment Deadline- October 31
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Tracy Keifenheim, 4-H Educator
Tracy Keifenheim
4-H Program Educator
tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu 
Program Assistant Sarah Stevenson
Sarah Stevenson
4-H Program Assistant
sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu
Misty Jimenez, 4-H Associate Educator
Misty Jimenez
Associate 4-H Educator
misty.jimenez@wisc.edu
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