Wisconsin 4-H has received an AmeriCorps grant to help us expand our impact statewide! Thanks to funding from Serve Wisconsin, AmeriCorps members will be serving throughout Wisconsin, strengthening our 4-H community and growing our programs. 

Dodge County Extension was fortunate to have funding for two AmeriCorps members who will be serving in Dodge County starting on June 15th. 

Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps programs aim to increase capacity of youth serving organizations in counties throughout Wisconsin. The members will work directly with community partnership in youth serving organizations to discover opportunities to grow capacity and reach new young people or develop new youth programming.  Our members will be located primarily in the County Extension Office, but may travel to community partners locations (schools, libraries, youth organizations, non profits, etc.) throughout Dodge County. 

If your organization is interested in learning more about the programs that are available please contact Marie Witzel at marie.witzel@wisc.edu

Also, please watch our Dodge County Extension Website at https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/ to learn more about the programs we have scheduled.

Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
Dodge County
University of Wisconsin-Madison-Division of Extension
920-386-3790
marie.witzel@wisc.edu

Last week, we held the Tri-County Summer 4-H Camp. It was a great week with 100 campers, counselors and adults at camp from the three counties. The weather was fairly cooperative. The youth seemed to have a great time during the week. In addition to the campers, thanks to all of the counselors that helped during the week, especially from Dodge County: Olivia Downey, Izzy Justmann, and Harper Zillmer. I really owe a great thanks to our adult volunteers who helped out: Jason Luedtke, Ally Roberts, Jessica Rynearson, Izzy Haeft, and Molly Damm.

Congratulations to Dodge County campers that were awarded some shout outs and camp awards!

Herman Hornets June Dairy Month – The Dairy promotion bags and The Stand gift cards are being delivered to the Town of Herman Board.

Hyland Prairie-learned a great deal from members doing club demonstrations, and is planning for National Night out in Beaver Dam.

Juneau Victorians-finished planning for their June Dairy Party and getting ready for Recycling at the fair.

* Secretaries-- remember to send your minutes to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu

The Trenton Highlights brat fry at Leroy Meats in Fox Lake is being held on Sunday, June 22nd and coupons were brought for leaders to take for $1 off a combo meal.

The Lakeside 4-H Club is hosting their Craft Fair and are looking for crafters to host a stand on June 28th at the Reeseville Fire Park

Great news, 4-H families! If you're planning to send your child to camp this summer and could use a little extra support, camp scholarships are available!

Don't miss out on this opportunity—apply today and make camp memories even more affordable.

Let’s make sure every camper gets a chance to join the fun! Please fill out the form and send it to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu

We need your keen eyes and fresh perspectives to judge the Cloverbud projects at the county fair on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills and support younger 4-H members. Choose from three convenient time slots – sign up for one, two, or all three!  Judging is from 1-7 pm.

New to judging? No problem! We've got you covered with a training session on August 5 at 6:00pm in the Youth Building. If you've judged before, you're all set – no need for repeat training.

Questions? Reach out to Anne Rinzel at adrinzel@gmail.com. Let's make this a great fair!

We still have spots open at the fair in the food stands (cream puff, ice cream farm bureau, and fish pond) and are in desperate need for promotion booth helpers.   If you can volunteer some time, add your name to the list!

Join CALS, Dodge and Dane County 4-H for a day in the Allen Centennial Garden and the DC Smith Greenhouse. Learn about plants, soil science, and horticulture and take a small plant or craft home with you! 

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 9:30 am-12:00 pm

Where: UW-Madison Campus 

Who: any youth, 5th grade and older, who is interested in learning more about plants! (Adults and parents are invited to join and participate as well.) 

Cost: Free

Our Dodge County Pig Pals Swine Spectacular Show is looking for 4-H and FFA Swine Project members that are involved with the Swine Project this year. This is a great activity that offers people with disabilities a chance to shine in the show ring with your help. This is also a great way to grow your leadership by partnering or working within the show in a variety of roles. Our show is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th beginning with all arriving at 9:15 am.

We will once again be expecting approximately 20 Pig Pal participants so that means we’ll need: * 20 swine exhibitor mentors to be partners along with 20 well trained pigs (7th gr. & up) 

Parents and adults associated with swine project members can also volunteer. ALL volunteers will receive a Dodge County Pig Pals T-shirt too. This is a really fun and rewarding opportunity for all involved. T-shirt order due by June 1st.

Please contact Mary Pat Boschert at 920-382-7943, call or text or email at
billboschert@gmail.com to volunteer names and t-shirt sizes, and answer any questions. Thanks everyone!

We will conclude the 2024/2025 season with our own hosted Invitational for Archery, Air Rifle and Air Pistol on July 25th and 26th.- Please consider attending to either compete or help out:) 

Orange Cards are Due July 21st, 2025

Dairy-judging schedule

Here are final practices for this season.

Dairy-activity-card reminder
Dairy youth must complete the dairy-activity card to be eligible for exhibiting at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show and in the Dodge County Fair Dairy Youth Recognition Auction. Signatures/initials (not Xs or checkmarks) are required. 

Mandatory dairy-exhibitor meeting

Monday, July 21, 2025, 7 p.m., Dodge County Fairgrounds

Next DYAC meeting

June 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Dodge County UW-Extension Administration Building

New for open-class dairy at the fair

Junior exhibitors may show registered heifer(s) (open class lots 1-7), again, in the open show. The animal(s) must be entered separately with open-show registration (due July 18, 2025) and applicable entry and stall fees paid.

General questions? Contact DYAC via e-mail: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com.

JUNE

30- MAS Pre Sale Meeting @ Fairgrounds, 7 - 8 PM

JULY

4 - Independence Day, Office Closed

15 - 4-H Leaders Executive Board Meeting

PYD Media Collection Project Resources Follow the link to learn more about the collection and request materials.

4-H Volunteer Trainings Follow the link to learn more and complete your required trainings.

4HOnline  Log in to your account at the Wisconsin 4-H Online Sign in page

Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Website

WI 4-H Policy Updates

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County  127 E. Oak Street  Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790    fax: 920.386.3928