On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Calumet County 4-H and Brown County 4-H partnered to volunteer for the Holiday Extravaganza, an event held for the families of Wisconsin's National Guard 2-127 who are currently deployed.

The 4-H team ran the cookie decorating and button making tables, while being able to share more about Operation Clover Club, the new military family 4-H club.

Want to have fun, make new friends, and try something new?

Join our brand-new 4-H Club created for any youth with a parent, guardian, caregiver, or sibling in the military! Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026 10am-3pm at the STEM Innovation Center located in Green Bay.

Enjoy exciting, hands-on activities that YOU help choose. It’s a great way to connect, create, and explore together!

Please note: space in each track is limited. Register by January 3, 2026.

Winter Academy consists of three virtual sessions which provide youth with tools to set career and college goals, develop soft skills most important to employers, and build problem-solving skills. By applying, youth agree to actively participate in all three sessions live.

Winter Academy 2026 is limited to 20 youth participants and registration closes January 11, 2026.

Check out this great opportunity for the agriculture enthusiasts (grades 7- 13) in your county to learn more about ag careers.

The National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Animal Science Work Group is hosting a webinar featuring two great speakers. Pre-registration is required and details are listed below. 

December 18, 2025
7–8pm EST / 6–7pm CST
FREE for youth in grades 7–13 (ages 12–19)

Join us for an exciting evening with two incredible guest speakers from the animal science industry! Hear real-world career insights, ask questions, and explore future pathways in animal science.

Featured Speakers:
 - Mr. Jack Ward – Executive Vice President, American Hereford Association
 - Mr. Sam Cohen – Zoological Supervisor, Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL)

Register by December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Questions? Contact: mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu

Registration for Space Camp 2026 is STILL open until December 15 through 4HOnline! Youth who have not previously participated in Space Camp and are in grades 6-8 are encouraged to register. During this educational experience, which takes place on April 23-27, 2026, youth will learn more about aerospace, STEM, explore Space Camp, meet new people, and more!

The Communications, Media & Marketing Team is seeking youth in grades 9–12 who want to bring creative ideas to life. Members help craft messages, create content, and share the 4-H story through media and design. 

Applications are open for the State Art Ambassadors as well as the other Ambassador Teams until December 15.

Join us for the State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on February 7, 2026 at the UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Building! 

Test your dairy knowledge, connect with fellow 4-H members, and have a great time learning together.

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

The Brown County Livestock & Dairy Auction Committee invites all interested to be a part of our upcoming Informational Meeting/ In person YQCA Training/ Educational Event/Proficiency Contest on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Bay Port High School (2710 Lineville Road, Green Bay, WI 54313) from 7:00 am - 11:45 am. Everyone is invited: parents, students, past exhibitors, etc. All interested for the 2026 year are welcome. 

NEW THIS YEAR: 

1. We request all families/ attendees bring a computer or tablet. We will use this during the informational meeting.

2. If you have a new email address or will no longer have access to email (Example: graduating) please create a NEW account with the NEW email. Do not use your old account.

Registration for the YQCA portion for the January 17th event is REQUIRED by January 2nd, 2026. 

Students can register for the meeting on the YQCA website. When choosing the course, please use the exhibitor's age as of January 1, 2026. If a student is 18 years old, they must complete the online training and are not able to earn the certificate by attending the in person YQCA training. 

After registering, exhibitors must complete the Pre Test within the YQCA website. After the training, exhibitors must complete the Post Test within the YQCA website. If the Pre Test and Post Test are not complete, you will not be able to access your YQCA certificate post training.

All requirements and directions needed to be auction eligible are located in the Auction Portal and will be updated for the 2026 year by January 1st. Please wait to log into the portal until after December 31 for a fully updated portal.

All questions about the auction eligibility process will be answered at our event on January 17th. There will not be a make-up date for this event. Students unable to attend the day must complete the online YQCA and a different educational event option, listed within the portal. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Whitney Barnes at whitbarn@hssdschools.org.

Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough

Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Online – join live via Zoom or watch later
Cost: Free!
Continuing Education Credits: 6 hours available for ECE professionals through the Wisconsin Registry

The Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference is a free online event for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children. Experts share practical, research-based tips and strategies to support children’s growth, learning, and well-being

Graduating 4-H members are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Brown County 4-H Scholarship. Applications must be received by the Extension Office by March 1, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Guidelines and the application form are available on the 4-H website. Reading and following the directions carefully is recommended as the judges consider these criteria when scoring applications.

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