4-H Friday Newsletter

Friday, June 12, 2026

Submitted by Misty Jimenez, 4-H Associate Educator

Over the past few months, youth in Afterschool and Community Programs jumped into exciting, hands-on 4-H programs!

At The Arc of Fond du Lac, youth took part in LEGO programs, working on build challenges and sharing their creations. They also explored life science through a Chick Hatching program where they learned about how chicks develop and hatch.

Youth at Chegwin Boys and Girls Club learned more about the animals that live in Wisconsin through a Wildlife program, with opportunities to explore furs, skulls, and tracks up close.

At Roberts Boys and Girls Club, youth explored science in action through a Fun With Science program, where hands-on experiments sparked curiosity and helped bring exciting science concepts to life.

Submitted by Reporter, Eli Curtis

The Rosendale 4-H Club met on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Peace Lutheran Church.

After we made coasters for Dad, Mac Gillett, President, called the meeting to order at Peace Lutheran Church.  We continued the meeting with the pledges. Next, we had roll call. Then, we skipped the secretary’s report and had the treasurer’s report. 

For old business, we reminded members to check the newsletter to register for Cloverbud day camp and grades 3 and up camp where events will be held throughout the summer.  A New Family Fair orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 6:00 p.m.  Food’s review registration is open and will be held on June 17th at 6:00 p.m.  Members turned in their raffle ticket stubs and money.

For new business, we reminded members that 4-H Record Books will be due to Ashley by August 16th.  All of the info is on the FDL County 4-H website.  Ashley can share the folder she has with members too.  Our club is signed up to work the Adult Leaders Food Stand on Tuesday, July 14th, during judging from 12:45 p.m to 3:45 p.m.  We need at least 4 members and a few adults to work.  Time is ticking.  Fair entry registration is open and due by midnight on June 17th.  Dairy IDs are also due at that time.  Wisconsin DATCP has announced that it is not requiring milk cows to be tested for bird flu before being taken to the fair.  Pre-fair judging is Thursday, July 9th, and Tuesday, July 14th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Once you pick up your entry tags, you will need to set up a time to be judged for each project you enter.  There is a mandatory Market Livestock meeting on Sunday, July 12th, at 3:00 p.m. or Tuesday, July 14th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Cow Palace.  The Small Animal project dates are Monday, June 15th, at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27th, at 9:00 a.m. for set-up (mandatory to show and sell), and Tuesday, July 7th, at 6:30 p.m. to learn showmanship skills for poultry and rabbits.  These meetings will be held in the small animal barn.  Let the project committee know if you cannot attend. Youth in grades 12 and 13 should complete their graduation survey to let the office know if they are graduating or staying in 4-H. Also, please let Ashley know if you will be graduating.  4-H graduation will be on Sunday, July, 19th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Expo Building at the FDL County Fair.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 5th at 5 p.m. for the club tour.  Please let Ashley know if you want to take part, so we stop by your house.

Join us as we travel the globe and explore different cultures without leaving camp! Campers will dive into fun activities like sports and geography games, listen to music from around the world, create cultural crafts, and even taste traditional foods.

Each day, we’ll visit two different countries—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—collecting passport stamps along the way. By the end of camp, participants will have earned 6 unique stamps!

Along the journey, youth will also learn about each country’s history, customs, and language, making this an unforgettable cultural experience.

Ready to take off? Register now through 4HOnline!

We are pleased to welcome guest speaker Mike Yahr, who will present on Fair Animal Nutrition and Care. Mike brings valuable experience and encourages youth to ask questions about their own livestock projects. This workshop will also include a hands-on learning activity, where participants will create their own feed rations after learning the basics of feeding market livestock. It’s a fun and practical way to apply what they learn right away!

When: Thursday, June 25 at 5:00 PM
Where: Fond du Lac County Campus (FCC), 400 University Dr., Room 205/206

Registration is required by June 22 at https://forms.gle/nNqQWeAA8MrxQN9G6 so we can plan materials for the hands-on activity.  

Bonus: Youth who attend can earn 2 points toward selling eligibility if they still need points.

Farmyard Frolic is a special pre-fair event where youth can explore the fairgrounds, meet animals, and learn about 4-H projects. By bringing your animal, you’ll have the chance to share your experience, talk about how you care for your animal, and encourage others to enter their own fair projects.

When: Tuesday, June 23, from 4:30-6:00 pm

Where: Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds

Ideally, we would love to feature a variety of animals and are currently looking for the following:
- pigs
- beef
- sheep
- dairy calf
- horse

Interested in bringing your animal and sharing your fair knowledge? Email Tracy at tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu or call 920-906-4623. If you have any questions, feel free to connect with me!

We’d love to see you and your animal at Farmyard Frolic!

Save the date and plan to join us on the Quest for Success at Fall Forum 2026, November 6-8 in Stevens Point!

Open to youth in grades 7 & up and adult volunteers, we hope you’ll consider attending to grow your leadership skills, learn new ideas for your club and meet members from around the state!

Registration will open in September in 4-H Online. More information on Fall Forum is available on the website: https://go.wisc.edu/4hfallforum

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Contact the office at office@fonddulaccountyfair.com or 920-929-3168 with any questions about exhibits, entries, camping, or tickets.

Submit entries online at https://fond.fairwire.com by June 17 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up! Find more information in the fair book.

Camper registration is now available on the fair website under Exhibitors. Forms must be returned to the Fair Office.

Proceeds from the Adult Leader Food Stand support annual countywide 4-H Programs such as Family Learning Day, trips, and scholarship opportunities. You can sign up individually or as a club.

Sign up for the Adult Leader Stand: go.wisc.edu/6535pp

Proceeds from the Teen Leader Food Stand support Teen Leader Association programs, activities, and scholarship opportunities. You can sign up individually or as a club.

Sign up for the Teen Leader Stand: go.wisc.edu/rgj3nq

Proceeds from the Silent Auction go to the Fond du Lac County Endowment Fund, which in turn supports the activities of 4-H members.

Sign up for the Silent Auction: go.wisc.edu/49m4rj

Thank you for helping staff the food stands and the silent auction!

Save the Date for 4-H Graduation on Sunday, July 19th at 2pm at the Fond du Lac County Fair  in the Expo building.

Youth in grades 12 & 13, please complete this graduation survey by Friday, June 26 to indicate whether you will be graduating or staying with the 4-H program one additional year. This also helps us have an accurate program and materials for graduation.

Dog Project Classes - Thursdays, 5pm at FDL Co Fairgrounds Rec Center

Small Animal Project Meeting - June 15, 6:30pm at the Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn

Foodie Camp - June 15-17, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

Foods Revue - June 17, 6pm, Marian University Stayer Center

County Fair Entries Due June 17 by 11:59pm

Junior Master Gardeners - June 18, 1pm, Fond du Lac County Campus (rescheduled from 6/11)

TLA Meeting - June 22, 6:45pm at Rolling Meadows Meeting Room

LEGO Club - June 23, 6:30-8:00pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus

Cloverbud Day Camp: Foodie Camp - June 24, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus

Junior Master Gardeners - June 25, 1pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus

Market Livestock Nutrition Workshop - June 25, 5pm at the Fond du Lac County Campus
Youth can earn 2 points by participating

Mandatory Small Animal Barn Set Up - June 27, 9am at the Fairgrounds Small Animal Barn

Around the World Camp - June 29-July 1, 9am-3pm, Fond du Lac County Campus - Register through 4H Online by June 22

  Tracy Keifenheim

4-H Program Educator

tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu

Sarah Stevenson

4-H Program Assistant

sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu

 Misty Jimenez

4-H Associate Educator

misty.jimenez@wisc.edu

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