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4-H Friday Newsletter - Friday, August 29, 2025
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Office Closure
The Extension office will be closed on Monday, September 1. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2.
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Have a Newsletter Contribution?LEADERS, MEMBERS, and PARENTS can contribute to the articles posted weekly by completing a short form and uploading their article and any photos at go.wisc.edu/2665ok.
SAVE THIS NEW 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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Important Update: 4-H Online Rollover Process
This year, the 4-H Online system will undergo a longer rollover process than usual. Please take note of the following key dates:
System Access Pause: From Friday, August 29 through Thursday, September 4, families will not be able to access their 4-H Online accounts.
Why the Downtime? This temporary shutdown allows us to implement updates, including changes to the project list for the upcoming year.
Questions? If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!
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Intern Farewell for Newsletter
Hello 4-H Families!
I’m sad to say that last week was my final week as the 4-H Summer Intern. I’ve had such a fun summer planning and running all the day camps! This summer has gone by so quickly, but I’m so grateful for this opportunity. I will give a small overview of what I did this summer:
To kick start the full summer of camps, the first one was Foodie camp in June! Foodie camp was 3 days of all things cooking and baking! Youth made a wide variety of foods from desserts, main courses, and healthy snacks!
Next, in the beginning of August was Art Camp! Art Camp had 3 different themed days that were Art-Rageous 2-D, Super Sculptures 3-D, and Creative Cultural Arts! Youth did things such as chalk and oil pastels, made pipe cleaner flowers, and dreamcatchers!
The last camps of the summer were Cardboard Camp and LEGO Camp. During Cardboard Camp youth created all things transportation including cars, boats, and rockets! LEGO Camp was a small glimpse into what youth do during the year at LEGO Club. At LEGO Camp youth did build challenges, build cars, learned techniques, and so much more!
All throughout the summer we had 3 different themed Cloverbud Day Camps for those youth in grades Kindergarten through 2nd. The first theme was Fun on the Farm where youth learned all about farm animals! The second day camp was Out of this World where youth did lots of space themed activities and learned about space. The third and final Cloverbud Day Camp was Outdoor Survival where youth did a scavenger hunt, made solar ovens, learned the cardinal directions, and more!
I planned and ran all of those day camps and they were so much fun! A few other things I did this summer include writing press releases for the day camps, going to National Night Out, and running the action center at the fair! At National Night Out, we had a booth to promote 4-H and I made buttons and straw rockets with the kids! At the fair, we had a booth with lots of promotional items as well and a different activity each day for the kids to do! There were a lot of families who were interested in joining LEGO Club and 4-H!
Overall, I had an amazing summer and thank you all so much for this wonderful opportunity!
Sincerely,
Makayla Stommel
Fond du Lac County 4-H Summer Intern
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2025 MLP Form (Market Livestock Record Form)
All exhibitors who sold an animal at the 2025 MLC Meat Animal Sale must submit a Market Livestock Production report to the Market Livestock Committee by Friday, September 5, 2025. Failure to do so will result in loss of privilege for the 2026 MLC Meat Animal Sale. You can find the MLP report at www.fonddulaccountyfair.com under Exhibitors→Market Livestock Committee and Project.
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Small Animal Project MeetingSunday, September 21, at 3:00 pm at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds. This is required for all project members who plan on auctioning or showing next year.
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Outdoor Survival Day CampOn August 13th, we wrapped up our final Cloverbud Day Camp of the year, Outdoor Survival! Campers explored nature, learned about cardinal directions, and cooked treats in solar ovens.
We kicked off the day with some fun, nature-themed icebreaker questions before diving into the first activity, making binoculars out of paper tubes for the outdoor scavenger hunt. Equipped with their new binoculars, campers headed outside to search for natural treasures and learned how to use compasses to find north, south, east, and west
After lunch, the group sang camp songs, completed an obstacle course, and worked together in a team-building challenge. Back inside, campers got creative building solar ovens from recycled boxes lined with tin foil and covered with plastic wrap. They placed s’mores inside to bake in the sun for their snack later in the day.
We had a special visit from the 2025 Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair, Maya Wiltzius, who shared about her role, answered lots of questions, and joined in on afternoon activities. Campers then made bird feeders using pinecones, peanut butter, and bird seed, and created beautiful leaf rubbings with leaves collected earlier in the day.
To close out the camp, we enjoyed our freshly melted s’mores and presented the Camper of the Week Award to Hattie F. Congratulations, Hattie!
We’re already looking forward to next summer’s Cloverbud Day Camps. Stay tuned for more details!
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Explore More with Wisconsin 4-H’s New Project Guide!Big changes are coming this fall! With the start of the new 4-H year, Wisconsin 4-H is launching an updated Project Guide—designed to help youth, families, and leaders easily discover new interests, explore sparks, and find meaningful project ideas.
This streamlined, easy-to-use guide is a valuable tool for:- Exploring new project areas
- Supporting youth and families
- Helping club and project leaders guide participation
Youth leaders Jacob and Morgan are excited to introduce a condensed project list, a brand-new guide, and a refreshed project website—all launching this fall!
Keep checking back for tips and ideas on how to make the most of this exciting resource!
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4-H Science Expedition: Mark your calendar for November 5, 2025
The first annual Tri-County Science Expedition Field Trip to UW–Madison is set to give 4-H youth grades 6 and up an unforgettable day of hands-on science exploration. Youth from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington counties will come together for an immersive experience featuring workshops, tours, and demonstrations in fields like astronomy, biology, geology, engineering, and sustainability
Participants will visit cutting-edge research labs, vibrant greenhouses, and fascinating museums, and engage 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.
Registration coming soon!
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September:
Record books & award nominations due to Extension office by Sept 2 for county awards
Record Book Reading - Sept 6, 8:30 am, FDL County Campus - Please RSVP by Sept 3
4-H Online Enrollment will open for families and volunteers on Sept 4 for the 2025-2026 4-H year
Key Award and Educational Funding Applications due to office by Sept 15
Small Animal Project meeting- Sept 21, 3:00 pm, FdL County Fairgrounds
Teen Leaders Association (TLA), Sept 22, 6:45pm, Rolling Meadows
Awards and Education Experience Interviews- Sept 22, 5:30-7pm, FdL County Campus
Awards and Education Experience Interviews- Sept 23, 6-8:30pm, FdL County Campus
LEGO Club- Sept 23, 6:30pm, FdL County Campus
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