Dear 4-H Families:

Flag Day in the United States is observed annually on June 14, and in 2025, it falls on Saturday.

What is Flag Day?

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress. This day honors the history, symbolism, and significance of the Stars and Stripes, which originally represented the 13 colonies with 13 stars and 13 stripes.

Why Celebrate?

It’s a day to reflect on American values, unity, and patriotism.

Many people display the flag at homes, schools, and public buildings.

It’s also part of National Flag Week, during which the President typically issues a proclamation encouraging citizens to fly the flag.

It is a busy week in Dodge 4-H. We have 44 campers and staff headed to camp on Wednesday-Saturday. Make sure to pack some rain gear, we could get wet.

Next week we have 3 youth heading to Summer Academy in Madison.

We have 2 youth headed out to American Spirit next week and 3 more in July.

Safe travels everyone and have great experiences,
Marie

Positive Youth Development Educator
UW Madison Dodge County
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu

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, please send them to Kelly at: kflanders@wisc.edu by noon on Monday to be included in that week's issue. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!

This Sunday, we celebrate all the amazing dads who support our 4-H members throughout the year. Whether you're helping with projects, driving to meetings, volunteering at events, or cheering from the sidelines, your support helps our members grow with confidence and character. To all the 4-H dads of Dodge County: thank you for being mentors, motivators, and steady hands along the way. We appreciate you today and every day!

for being selected to represent Wisconsin and Dodge County in Archery Compound at the National Shooting 4-H Sports Championships, June 22 – 27, 2025  at Grand Island, Nebraska.

Lomira Clover Leaves (Harper Slechta) - The Lomira Clover Leaves delivered dairy bags with thank yous and extra goodies to several local fire departments including Brownsville, Theresa, Mayville, Iron Ridge, Kekoskee, Knowles and Lomira.

Our club also had a very successful fundraiser in March and we donated $250 to the Lomira Food Pantry.

Here's a peak of what's coming up:

Youth will explore different LEGO building techniques, create unique designs, and take on exciting engineering challenges. No need to bring LEGO bricks—everything will be provided! Youth will also make LEGO crafts to take home. Older participants (Grades 9-12) can lead camp activities. August 19-21, 2025 | 12:30 - 4 PM Grades: 2nd-8th (Grades 9-12 can lead the camp) Location: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac Cost: $30 (PM only) OR $40 for Cardboard (AM) & LEGO Camp (PM)

Pack your bags for a global adventure! Campers will explore different cultures through sports, geography games, music, crafts, and traditional foods. Each day, youth will visit two countries, collecting passport stamps while learning about customs and languages. June 30 - July 2, 2025 | 9 AM - 3 PM  Grades: 3rd-8th Location: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac Cost: $30 (Min. 5 participants, max. 20)

Youth will design and build planes, trains, and automobiles in this interactive, 3-day camp! Using materials like cardboard boxes, paper towel tubes, and paper plates, campers will bring their transportation visions to life while working together on a fun challenge. August 19-21, 2025 | 9 AM - 12 PM Grades: 2nd-8th Location: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac  Cost: $20 (AM only) OR $40 for Cardboard (AM) & LEGO Camp (PM)

Have a curious mind for crime-solving? Youth will explore fingerprinting, code cracking, and evidence analysis in this thrilling hands-on camp. They’ll work on real investigative techniques and solve a mini crime scene by the end of camp! July 29-31, 2025 | 9 AM - 3 PM Grades: 3rd-8th Location: UW Extension, Fond du Lac County Campus, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac Cost: $30 (Min. 5 participants, max. 20)

Please share these opportunities with families who might be interested! Spots are limited, and we want to ensure every young learner has the chance to participate.

Youth will experience 3 nights/4 days of fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. 

The deadline for 4-H Camp registration is Wednesday, June 18, 2025 or when camp fills. 

All the camp details and the registration portal can be found on the Dane County 4-H Camp page. 

Camp takes place at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in the WI Dells. Families provide their own transportation to and from camp. 

General Camp Rate - $290

Youth will connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends!

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

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) 

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!

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:) 

Orange Cards are Due July 21st, 2025

JUNE

17 - 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 7 - 8 PM

30- MAS Pre Sale Meeting @ Fairgrounds, 7 - 8 PM

JULY

4 - Independence Day, Office Closed

15 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting

PYD Media Collection Project Resources Follow the link to learn more about the collection and request materials.

4-H Volunteer Trainings Follow the link to learn more and complete your required trainings.

4HOnline  Log in to your account at the Wisconsin 4-H Online Sign in page

Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Website

WI 4-H Policy Updates

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