Hello Dunn County 4-H Families!

Happy Spring! I get energized this time of year from seeing the Spring and Summer projects start up.  April brings the beginning of the Dog Project, Youth Equine Project, Shooting Sports, Dairy Judging, and the NEW Rabbit Agility Project. All projects are open to any member who meets the age criteria. If you have Cloverbuds who would like to attend to observe and learn, reach out to me or the project leaders and we can see if we can accommodate them. In addition to the project meetings, this month you will find information on:

Also, since it is April 1st, I put three April Fools jokes in the newsletter this month. I'm encouraging youth to read the newsletter to see if they can find the three fake programs or events. When they do, they can fill out the form to be entered to win a prize! Good Luck!

Zachary Rozmiarek

Dunn County 4-H Educator

715-308-8616

All Dunn County 4-H Leaders are invited to attend an all expense paid leaders training in Hawaii.

Learn valuable skills, such as:

Follow the link below to learn more.

If you would like to take entries to the Dunn County Fair, you must sign up for your projects in 4honline by May 5th. 

Signing up for 4-H projects is different than selecting fair entries. You must first select your project area in 4honline.  You will be able to select your specific entries on FairEnty after the May 5th deadline.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Congratulations to the Willing Workers for coming up with the winning fair theme. Thank you to the Dunn County Fair Board for making this fun activity, and to Larry Bjork for sponsoring the prizes.  This year's runners up are:

The annual Northwest 4-H Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 8 at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club in River Falls. This is a big fundraiser for the Dunn County Leaders Association, but they need your help. We are looking for:

We are working on creating more county-wide programming and we want to hear from YOU!

Please fill out this short survey to let us know what's working with our programming and what needs to be changed.  If you've never been to a program put on by the extension office, we want to hear about that too!

Use the link below to fill out the survey.

We are happy to announce that 2026 camp planning is underway, but we need your help!

We are looking for camp chaperones.  To make camp happen we need a 1:10 adult to youth ratio. We are looking for  additional volunteers for base and  outpost camp. Without enough adults to help supervise, camp can't happen.

Camp chaperones are used in a variety of ways and for different lengths of time.  Please use this form to let us know your interest level in volunteering. If you're not available the entire time, or can't stay over night, that's ok! We'll still have a spot for you.

If you are interested, or would like more information, please fill out the attached form, or reach out to Zac.

Camp Dates: June 7-10

Base Camp- Sleeping in Staff Cabin

Outpost Camp- Sleeping in Tents 

Have you had a 4-H Leader or partner make an impact on you or your youth? Consider nominating them for a 4-H Adult Award. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2026 for the following awards:

More information and application forms can be found on the Dunn County Awards Website.

4-H youth in Grades 3 and up are invited to join Dunn County 4-H and staff from the Neighbors Nursing Home as we learn about and celebrate their residents!

We will be hosting a 5 part in person/virtual hybrid series where 4-H youth will interview a resident at the Neighbors and write and present their story. We will be meeting on the following days and locations:

In addition to learning from and building connections with the residents, the youth will also learn valuable interviewing, writing, and public speaking skills! We're excited for this new partnership, and hope that you can join us!

Registration will close on April 6.

The Youth Equine Project will be holding their Horse 101 Spring Meeting on Sunday April 12 from 5-7pm at the horse arena on the Dunn County Fairgrounds.

They will be discussing the ride night and cliniation schedule, as well as requirements to show at the Dunn County Fair.  There will be no horses at the first meeting.

The Youth Activities Council is welcoming current 5th graders and anyone 6th grade and up to their New Member Kick off Meeting in May. 

Join the YAC members for ice cream sundaes and games while you learn about all of the great opportunities YAC has to offer. We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 at the County Government Building.

Use the form below to let us know that you'll be joining us! If you can't make it in May, but would like more information, fill out the form and we'll put you on our mailing list.

The 2026 Shooting Sports Project will meet on Sundays from April 12- May 3. Sessions start at Noon and will take place at the Northwest Rod and Gun Club in Boyceville.  The fair shoot will be held on the fairgrounds the Sunday before the Dunn County Fair.

Air rifle will not be offered this year.  If you would like to volunteer to lead air rifle, reach out to Tim Holmstandt or Zachary Rozmiarek.

Find more information and the registration form under the Shooting Sports tab on the Dunn County 4-H Resources website.

Summer Academy at UW–Madison gives 8th–11th graders an immersive college and career exploration experience, complete with residence hall living, hands‑on workshops, and campus adventures. This year’s theme, The Quest, invites youth to explore their future through Exploratory Tracks for broad career sampling, Core Tracks for deeper skill-building in specific fields, and an Advanced Academy for 11th graders ready for an intensive, arts‑focused experience with UW–Madison faculty.

This year's cost is only $150! 

Visit the Summer Academy website for more information and registration details.

We've got some great programs planned this summer - just for Cloverbuds! Save the date for the following events, and look for more information in next month's Clover Courier.

Want to learn more right now? Reach out to Zac and he'll fill you in on what we have planned!

The Youth Activities Council is offering two events for older youth.

Information about both events can be found previous in this newsletter.

Be one of the first in the state to participate in the new Trip to Mars! Get in a real rocket ship and blast off! More information can be found at the link below.

Did you know that our method of developing and presenting programs is based in research? That's one of the things that makes 4-H so great.

This month's Exploring 4-H Newsletter explains the Experiential Learning Model. When we use this model, our programs provide life skills to help youth become Beyond Ready.

Being new is scary.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to Zac or your club leader if you have any questions.  We're here to help.

County-wide project meetings are open to any 4-H member who meets the age criteria.  If you are unsure about adding a project area, these meetings are an excellent way to explore and learn more.  Reach out to the extension office or project leaders for more information.

 Projects can be added any time before May 1st in 4honline.com. 

County Government Building, 3001 Us Hwy 12 E, Menomonie, WI 54751

Please park on the West Side of the building and use the Health Department Doors for all programs at the Government Center.

4-H On the Air is a fun and unique opportunity for the youth, and a great way to promote your club and Dunn County 4-H. Interviews can be done at the station or by phone. 

If you are listed here, please take a moment to connect with WAXX: farm@midwestfamilyec.com or call Jill at 715-852-2659.

The Dunn County Leaders Council is excited to help fund your 4-H trip!  The Leaders Council is committed to funding 25% of all state and national trips and experiences. The Leaders Council may fund at greater amounts depending on the number of participants and budgetary allowances.

The Leaders Council supports youth in excelling in 4-H activities by helping to remove financial barriers.  If your youth needs financial assistance for a 4-H project or activity, email zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu.  All requests are voted on by the Leaders Council and are kept anonymous.

The Leaders Council will meet on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm in the Lower Level of the County Government Building.

The Leaders Council isn't just for club leaders.  ALL Dunn County 4-H parents and volunteers are invited to attend.  If you are looking for a way to support the Dunn County 4-H Program, the Leaders Council is for you.

Parents and volunteers are welcome to join online or in person.

The Leaders Council is looking for volunteers who would like to serve on a committee.  If you are passionate about helping youth, and would like to help fund raise, organize events, or assist with awards, reach out to Zac for more information.

In order to share the great work our Club Leaders are doing, we are asking you to report your monthly attendance numbers.  These numbers will be tabulated and presented to the county board and other stakeholders to help ensure the future of 4-H for years to come!

Please enter your monthly attendance numbers in this form below or send them to Zac at zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu.

Thank you to our 2025-26 Leaders Council Sponsors!  If you, or someone you know, would like to become a 2026-27 sponsor, reach out to Zac, or visit the link below.

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