Hello 4-H Families,

The countdown is on—we are just days away from fair week! The fair is truly a celebration of community. It’s a place to showcase our hard work and, more importantly, to lift each other up by lending a helping hand wherever it's needed. Whether in the exhbit buildings or in the barns, let's step up to celebrate everyone's growth and success.

Parents & members- please remember that immense growth can also come from disappointment; our youth learn so much by watching how we model resilience during tough moments. Let’s rally behind all our members, support each other through the highs and lows, and make this an incredible week!

Looking Beyond the Fair...Don't forget that our 4-H summer opportunities continue even after the fair wraps up! Consider signing up for one of our upcoming Spark Day Camps, including Foods Camp, Cardboard Camp, or Cloverbud Camp. It's a great way to keep the fun and learning going all summer long!

Stacy Parsons

4-H Educator

Unforgettable Memories at 4-H Camp
What an incredible week! We had 48 amazing youth from Sauk and Columbia counties join us for Teen and Youth Camp at beautiful Lake Lucerne. It was a truly fantastic experience filled with growth, laughter, and new friendships.

Going to camp isn't always easy. For many young people, it means stepping away from the comforts of home, trying unfamiliar activities, and mixing with new peer groups. We are incredibly proud of our campers for embracing these challenges with open minds. They stepped outside of their comfort zones, conquered their hesitation, and discovered just how resilient and capable they really are!

A huge part of our camp tradition is recognizing individuals who went above and beyond.
Outstanding Teen Camper: Lindzi Larsen (Sauk Co., Prairie Busy Badgers) — Winner of a free camp session next year!
Outstanding Youth Camper: Eli Wakeman (Columbia Co.) — Winner of a free camp session next year!
Outstanding Counselor: Daniel Mickelson (Columbia Co.)
Rising Counselor: Jack Marquardt (Columbia Co.)
Campfire Crew: Liam Bohn & Jase Bulgrin (Sauk Co., Loganville Friendship)
Tenacity Award: Evalynn Porter (Sauk Co., Endeavor)
Teamwork Award: William Bledsoe (Columbia Co.)
Natural Explorer Award: Domenic Roltgen (Sauk Co, Skillet Creek.)
Creative Award: Amelia Marquardt (Columbia Co.)
Camp Spirit Award: Warren Buckner (Sauk Co., Loganville Friendship)
Rising Leader Award: Nora Bernstein (Columbia Co.)
Color Wars Champions: Blue Cabin!- William Bledsoe, Warren Buckner, Jase Bulgrin, Liam Bohn, and Fin Koenig!

A huge thank you to our wonderful Sauk County Counselors: Avery Bussan, Chloe Turner, and Jax Mallory, as well as our fantastic chaperones, Joel Roltgen, Ellie Lankey and Megan Favire. Thank you for your time, energy, and leadership!

We are already counting down the days until next summer!

Summer Academy Recap

Summer Academy is a 5-day career and college readiness event held on the UW–Madison campus for youth in grades 8-11. Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders offers schoalrships each year for this opportunity.

"I had a lot of fun during my time at Summer Academy this year. This was my first year going to Summer Academy, so it was pretty difficult, but I really enjoyed participating in the Civic Engagement track. I got to tour the state capital and meet and talk with staffers while I was there, and we also got to learn about and practice placemaking, drawing up plans for a space to better our communities. I liked going around Madison for the Goosechase with my small group, although we were all tired from walking for 4 hours. The talent show participants were all very talented, and the Drama Company performance was very well produced. The art show clearly had a massive amount of effort put into it, with the tree being a particularly impressive piece. Although I wasn't able to get much sleep during the duration of Summer Academy, I still enjoyed it, and I would definitely go there next year." ~ Holden Taggart, Spirit Lake 4-H

American Spirit Trip Sauk Co. Attendee Reflection

American Spirit 10-day bus trip to explore historic East Coast sites. Check out what 2 Cauk County 4-H memebrs had to say! Sauk County 4-H Senior Leaders offers schoalrships each year for this opportunity for 8th-10th grade member.

"I went the American spirit trip and I will miss all the amazing memories and people I met. My advice for next year is if you really wanna have fun try not to think about home too much, work toward what you want out of the trip make the best of everything and make new friends. Thank you so much Sauk county, my parents Wisconsin 4-H for making this trip possible for me and others. I hope anyone who goes on this trip next year has so much fun just like I did!" -Rylee Johnson, Skillet Creek 4-H Club

"If I could tell myself one thing before I left for this trip, it would be to pack more than one pair of shorts. And then, I want to thank all of the sponsors that made this trip possible for me to go on. Firstly, the senior leaders committee, then Skillet Creek, my own 4-H club, and finally, my parents." - Sawyer Schoenhard, Skillet Creek 4-H

Only 15 shifts remining! Thanks Sauk Co 4-H!

The Fair Board is asking volunteer help
Monday Jr Fair Non-Animal Exhibits helpers
Fair Office Coverage
Farm to Fair Exhibit (Youth Tent)

Summer Day Camp Registration Open

Registrations for the State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship show along with Dog Educational Events are due July 10th. More information about the shows, educational events, and registrations can be found at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../state-4-h-dog.../

We are looking for Arts Camp Youth Counselors for Arts Camp 2026!

If you are in grades 9-13, love the arts and have an interest in developing your leadership skills in a camp setting, apply now to be an Arts Camp counselor!

Required days are August 21-23 for planning weekend and October 2-4 for Arts Camp. Planning weekend and Arts Camp will be held at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells

Youth Leadership Team fees are $150.

If interested, please complete the following form by July 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5xWnSAz8m3-ZmZABQIimECfG7svoA7gLyMipmWNl6bPBtrg/viewform

Arts Camp 2026 Registrtation to open July 15th!

Upcoming Events, Project meetings- 4-H Calendar

July

1st Registration closes to join the Arts Camp Leadership Team!
6th - 12th - Sauk County Fair
10th Registration closes for WI State Dog Obedience and Showmanship show
15th Registration opens for Arts Camp!
22nd-23rd - Sparks Art Day Camp
29th-30th Sparks Food Day Camp

August

4th-5th Sparks Cardboard Camp
11th-13th Cloverbud Day Camps
15th Registation closes for Arts Camp
6th-16th Wisconsin State Fair

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