4-H Newsletter
4-H Newsletter
September 12, 2025
Marathon County Upcoming Events, Programs, and Activities

Family Trivia

Grab your family, your friends, and your thinking caps for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs! Test your knowledge on everything from random facts to 4-H history. 

đź“… Date: Sept 21st
đź•’ Time: 2pm
📍 Location: Marathon County Extension/4-H Office

Prizes for the top teams, bragging rights for everyone, and fun for all ages!
Open to 4-H members, families, and the community.

Sign up by Sept 12th

New Family Night

Ready for fun, friends, and new adventures? 
Come to the Marathon County 4-H New Family Info Night! 
Oct 7th - 6-7:30pm
Marathon County 4-H Offices @ 1100 Lake View Drive
4-H is all about hands-on projects, leadership, and making memories—from arts and foods to animals, STEM, and more! 
Bring your family and see how YOU can be part of the Marathon County 4-H crew! 
Everyone’s welcome—come find your place in 4-H!
Sign Up by September 30th

Fall Take N Learn Kits

Looking for hands-on activities to enjoy at home this season? Our 4-H Fall-Themed Take N Learn Kit is packed with STEM experiments, foodie fun, arts & crafts, and more – perfect for sparking creativity and curiosity!

Great for youth of all ages (Grades: 5K-2nd; 3rd-5th; and 6th & Older
Easy to use at home
Engaging activities to explore and learn

Reserve your kit today by Sept 17th
Cost: $12 per kit

Travel with 4-H

Ready to explore, learn, and lead beyond your hometown? Wisconsin 4-H has amazing travel opportunities that open doors to new places, new friends, and new experiences.

Marathon County 4-H youth can apply now for a financial sponsorship to help cover travel costs to one of these incredible 4-H travel experiences. Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation will support 50-75% of the cost of these trips!

Financial Sponsorship Applications & Reference Forms are due October 22 – don’t miss out!
Apply today
Reference Form

Need Help? Check out the Application Essentials Handbook: 

Upcoming Events!

Marathon County 4-H has some amazing upcoming opportunities! Join us!
Do you think your club would like to host Holly for a mini version of a program you see? For example, a quick cooking demo, an easy craft, or a fun game. Email Holly directly to schedule her for your next club meeting!
Clink the button below and don't miss out on all the amazing programs!
  • Clover Kaboom
  • Family Trivia
  • New Family Night
Marathon County 4-H Programs
Club News

Award and Recognition Nominations

It’s YOUR time to shine!

Marathon County 4-H Awards are a chance to recognize the amazing things YOU have accomplished in 4-H this year. From leadership to community service, creativity to personal growth – we want to celebrate it all!

Youth can nominate themselves for awards – don’t miss this opportunity to share your story and inspire others.

Deadline to apply: Sept 30th
Learn more & apply here: Recognition Awards

4-H is about growing, leading, and making a difference – now it’s time to be recognized for all that YOU do!

Enrollment is Open!!

Marathon County 4-H enrollment is open! All enrollments should be completed by November 1. Just like school, every youth and adult leader need to enroll each year. Visit the button below or call 715-261-1230 for more information.

Project Guides

New project guides are coming!  
All past project areas are still part of 4-H; they may be under one of the new project areas. If you don’t see a project that you have signed up for in the past, check the listings at the back of the 4-H Project Guide. You will find a list of past project areas with the new project areas. If you still don’t see what you are looking for, there is a Self-Determined project in each project grouping; you can choose a unique project to explore.
Adult Volunteer - Need to Know

Club Leader Workshop

Calling all 4-H Club Leaders—Youth and Aults!
Join us for our upcoming 4-H Club Leader Workshop.
It’s a chance to:
Learn about important policy updates
Explore new activities for your club
Connect with fellow leaders and share ideas
Your leadership makes 4-H strong—let’s grow together!

Date: Tue. Sept 23rd from 6-8pm
Light Supper Served.
Sign Up by Sept 21st

Cloverbud Resources and Tipsheet

Cloverbuds (4-H members K-2nd grade) are energetic, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. Are you looking for some great ideas, resources, and tips for providing amazing activities for Cloverbuds? Several Wisconsin Positive Youth Development Educators and 4-H Educators created the perfect tool for you. 
WI 4-H Upcoming Events, Programs, and Activities

Fall Forum is Coming!

Fall Forum is an opportunity for youth and adult leaders to attend the statewide training weekend with county and state staff. Planned by a team of youth and adult volunteers from the  Wisconsin 4-H Leaders Council with the support of county and state staff; promote to youth and adult leaders in your county! Our hope is that 4-H youth and adult leaders will come together to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and continue building excitement and energy for a new year of 4-H learning.
SAVE THE DATE
  • Sept 17 - Take N Learn Fall Kit orders due
  • Sept 20 - Clover Kaboom
  • Sept 21 - Family Trivia
  • Sept 23 - Club Leader Workshop
  • Sept 30 - Award Applications Due
  • Oct 7 - New Family Night

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